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We are faithfully committed to our Christian mission to be the Great Commission University. We will continue to share the hope that is within us with each and every student we teach. And today the world is in desperate need of this hope. I visualize Concordia University as a comprehensive Lutheran university that is part of a 500-year-old tradition of educational excellence. We will become the premier Lutheran University of the West.
Featuring Dr. Michael Thomas, president of Concordia University Irvine, and Tyler Haase, president of ASCUI (Associated Students of Concordia University Irvine)
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By Dr. Michael Thomas Posted on 11/22/2021 - 1 minute read
Dr. Michael Thomas greets the readers of the Fall 2021 issue of the CUI Magazine. Dr. Thomas shares a brief update about the academic year and introduces the concept of vocation.
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Posted on 11/10/2021 - 1 minute read
Congratulations to President Dr. Michael Thomas for his recognition in this year's OC500! Now in its sixth edition, the Orange County Business Journal's annual Directory of Influence profiles the most influential leaders in Orange County across a variety of industries, including community, consumer, education, entertainment, healthcare, innovation, technology, and more.
Posted on 10/26/2021 - 0 minute read
CUI President, Dr. Michael A. Thomas, presents on the topic of "Our Vocations: How Our Lord Normally Works in the World" during the October 26, 2021, Q & I Convocation.
By Dr. Michael Thomas Posted on 6/5/2021 - 8 minute read
As I begin this Address to the graduates, I want to pause for a moment and say, “congratulations.” I know that you will hear this often today. But of all years, you need to absorb that word. It’s been a very hard 15 months. We’ve all endured a great deal, but you, the graduating seniors, in particular have borne a heavy burden. There have been losses, to be sure. And we could all recount them… But there have also been opportunities to reset and to think about what truly matters. Today’s Graduation Address will be about that… what matters.
By Magazine Editorial Team Posted on 3/22/2021 - 10 minute read
Everybody’s talking at CUI — and many are doing it through podcasts.
By Dr. Michael Thomas Posted on 1/15/2021 - 1 minute read
It is with a heavy heart that I share the sad news of the passing of one of our students this morning.
By Dr. Michael Thomas Posted on 1/7/2021 - 5 minute read
In response to the events of January 6, 2021, President Michael Thomas reflects on our response as Christians, urging the Concordia University Irvine community to live out our calling to love our neighbor as ourselves, and committing to civil dialogue.
By Magazine Editorial Team Posted on 11/1/2020 - 8 minute read
Concordia University Irvine President Michael Thomas delivered the State of the University Address to the Concordia community on October 7, 2020. The address has been excerpted and edited below.
By Dr. Michael Thomas Posted on 8/30/2020 - 0 minute read
Join us in welcoming Concordia University Irvine's 45th academic year as well as our newest students.
By Dr. Michael Thomas Posted on 7/8/2020 - 0 minute read
Less than 100 days into his new role as president of Concordia University Irvine, Dr. Michael A. Thomas, has led the school through some of the most challenging days in the institution's history. In this video, he talks about the need for a strong leadership team in times of crisis.