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Zhang Family Creates $1 Million Challenge Grant
Charlie Zhang emigrated to the U.S. from China nearly forty years ago and pursued the American dream by starting a business. That business, the restaurant…
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Mural-painting Student Beautifies Public Spaces
Senior Miles Gunnett of Ramona, a city in San Diego County, has become a burgeoning mural artist while at Concordia, and his work is featured…
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Living and Learning Through Civil Dialogue
There’s a residential hall on Concordia’s campus where discussions about hot-button topics are not just welcomed but expected – as long as they’re conducted with…
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Fostering a Sense of Belonging in Christian Higher Education
Recent research highlights the importance of developing a strong sense of belonging to enhance and improve student educational outcomes (Patrick et al., 2023).
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Empowering Young Mothers
Currently, there exists a gap in which pregnant and teen mothers are not equally or equitably served through support in public schools when looking at…
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Embracing Change: Creating a New Normal
Due to COVID-19, we have been thrust into a world of online learning, remote working, and socially distanced living. As I write this, I sit…
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The Rev. Dr. Dean Vieselmeyer Enters Eternal Rest
IRVINE, CA, October 13, 2023 — The Rev. Dr. Dean Vieselmeyer, longtime faculty member at Concordia University Irvine, entered his eternal rest on Friday, October 13,…
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Dr. Gilbert Fugitt Selected as New Dean of Students for Concordia University Irvine
Dr. Gilbert Fugitt Selected as New Dean of Students for Concordia University Irvine Irvine, Calif. (July, 2012) – As Dean of Students, Fugitt will promote…
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Concordia Announces New Mission Statement and Core Convictions
As Concordia University Irvine nears its 50th anniversary, the Regents, Trustees, and key leaders recently announced a new mission statement and related core convictions reaffirming…
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Concordia Men’s Lacrosse Team Wins MCLA Division I Championship
Irvine, CA., May 22, 2023 – Concordia University Irvine’s men’s lacrosse team won the 2023 Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) Division I Championship in Round Rock, Texas…
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Concordia Expands Mission With Purchase of 113,000+ sq. ft. Building in Irvine
Irvine, CA., Mar. 8, 2023 – Concordia University Irvine, established in 1976, is committed to educating the workforce in Irvine and beyond for the 21st century.…
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Paul and Cathy Schroeder Library & Learning Commons Ribbon Cutting
Paul and Cathy Schroeder Library & Learning Commons Ribbon CuttingIrvine, CA., Oct. 6, 2022 – Concordia University Irvine celebrated its newly remodeled and renamed library with a…
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U.S. News & World Report Ranks Concordia University Among Best National Universities in Social Mobility
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Concordia University Among Best National Universities in Social Mobility Irvine, CA., Sept. 12, 2022 – Concordia University Irvine has been…
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Called to Glory: Rev. Dr. Jacob A. O. Preus, Third President of Concordia University Irvine
IRVINE, Calif. (August 4, 2022) — The Rev. Dr. Jacob A. O. Preus III went to sleep in the Lord on Thursday morning, August 4,…
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Concordia Athletic Director and Head Softball Coach Crystal Rosenthal receives Game Changer Award
Concordia Athletic Director and Head Softball Coach Crystal Rosenthal receives Game Changer Award IRVINE, Calif. (March 25, 2022) – Concordia University Irvine athletic director and head…
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Called to Glory: Rev. Dr. Martin Schramm, Founding Faculty Member
Called to Glory: Rev. Dr. Martin Schramm, Founding Faculty Member Rev. Dr. Martin Schramm IRVINE, Calif. (February 20, 2022)—The Rev. Dr. Martin Schramm went to…