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Value Expert
September 01, 2019 – 8 minute read Russell Mangum was heading into a career in police work, but instead found his stride as an economist giving…
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Science Professor John Kenney Retires
July 18, 2023 – 8 minute read TRIBUTES ARE POURING IN as beloved science professor, visionary, and legendary grant-writer John Kenney announced his retirement after 22…
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Mobile Touch Tanks Powered by New Grant
September 29, 2017 – 2 minute read Sean Bignami, biology professor at Concordia University Irvine, won a nearly $12,000 grant funded by fees from “whale tail”…
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First-Generation American Leads New Initiative to Help Hispanic Students in STEM Fields
April 03, 2024 – 3 minute read Dr. Iris Mowgood, the new director of Concordia’s “Valerosos y Curiosos” (“Courageous and Curious”) HSI STEM Emerging Scientist Program, comes…
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Why Does the Reformation Still Matter?
March 01, 2017 – 6 minute read As the world celebrates the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, Concordia University Irvine professors took a moment to…
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We are Beggars. This is True
October 13, 2017 – 1 minute read Luther wrote many things during his career. His final word was a short note in which he wrote briefly…
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NCAA break is a weight off of student-athletes’ shoulders
For both student-athletes and coaches, NCAA-mandated breaks are a weight off of their shoulders. The extended breaks give student-athletes time to get their head out of the…
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It’s Official! CUI Joins NCAA Division II
In a historic move, Concordia University Irvine has completed a three-year journey to become a member of NCAA Division II, a change that is already…
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Miracle Journey
Rev. Dr. Shang Ik Moon lived a life of pain and miracles on his way to becoming a co-founder of Concordia University Irvine/Christ College Irvine.…
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What the Bible has to say about Citizenship
As Christians live out our lives in this world, we are often challenged to understand how to live as disciples of Jesus in our various…
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Leaving on a high note: President Krueger announces his retirement
Kurt Krueger, president of Concordia University Irvine since 2010—and Concordia University Irvine English professor and provost before that—will retire in December 2019, leaving the university…
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Supporting the Paraprofessional: Modeling Servant Leadership
In schools everywhere, there are superheroes quietly shaping student success: our paraprofessionals. They are the steady presence in the classroom who know when to step…
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Heart and Mind: How the Bible Shapes Social-Emotional Learning (Part 3 of 4)
In the beginning, God breathed identity into man, creating us in His image and calling us to reflect his character. From the outset, scripture reveals…
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Anaheim Ducks Announce Concordia University Irvine as Official Partner Through the 2036-37 Season
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 7, 2025 – The Anaheim Ducks and Concordia University Irvine, a Lutheran Christian institution in Southern California, announced a 12-year partnership agreement making…
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When the Direction Changes: The Unplanned Path to Finding Vocation
When I was young, I dreamed of becoming a teacher. I had a perfect, detailed map for my life that began when I was a…
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How to Become a Nurse Anesthetist
Wondering how to become a nurse anesthetist? First, you’ll need to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Then, pass the NCLEX-RN, get an RN…