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Posted on 7/6/2018 - 4 minute read
Spending his summers on dairy farms and horse ranches, Noah envisioned a career as a large animal veterinarian. However, on his first day at Concordia, his plans changed. He credits the Marine Lab for igniting his passion for marine biology and directing him towards an unexpected and exciting career path.
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By Magazine Editorial Team Posted on 7/1/2018 - 7 minute read
Ramon Contreras, MA ’04, coordinator of Lutheran Border Concerns Ministries (LBCM) in San Diego, has established a unique partnership with his alma mater, hosting and training groups of Concordia University Irvine students annually as they build homes, serve at orphanages and worship in churches south of the border.
By Magazine Editorial Team Posted on 3/20/2018 - 2 minute read
For the first time, a research-quality astronomical observatory has been established in a U.S. National Park, and Concordia University Irvine's efforts were crucial to making it happen.
By Magazine Editorial Team Posted on 3/1/2018 - 5 minute read
Not many people outlive their life insurance policies. At 100 years old, CUI donor Virginia Hoffman Slusser just did.
Posted on 3/1/2018 - 1 minute read
CUI held its second annual Latina Leadership Conference in October 2017, with panels of professionals addressing subjects like “Paying for College,” as well as breakout sessions on educational pathways in biology, nursing, fine arts and business.
Posted on 2/19/2018 - 3 minute read
Before being tapped to lead a redesign of Concordia University Irvine’s Master’s of Arts in International Studies (MAIS) degree, Yi Schuler lived through momentous cultural changes in her own life. Born and educated in China, she came to the U.S. in 1998, and later became a key factor in the growth of Concordia’s MAIS program.
Posted on 7/13/2017 - 1 minute read
The Reformation forever changed education. In Martin Luther’s day, formal education was reserved for boys. Specifically, it was for boys who would go on to be lawyers, doctors, or priests.
By Ann Ashmon Posted on 3/17/2017 - 3 minute read
Taylor Holland (Kelso) '17, the 2016-2017 Great Commission Showcase winner, discovered her new life goals through an unexpected medical emergency.
By Ann Ashmon Posted on 3/17/2017 - 2 minute read
For Angela Ferguson, deciding to earn her MBA through Concordia University Irvine was an easy decision. She knew CUI had a recognizable and reputable name, but it wasn’t until she started to look closely that she discovered even more compelling reasons to attend.
By Shaleek Blackburn Posted on 9/28/2016 - 2 minute read
“Coaches are the beacon, the guiding light,” says Jim Perry, District Athletic Director of Huntington Beach High School District.