Graduation is a special time of year at Concordia. It’s a time to reflect, to celebrate, and to look forward to all that the future holds. Our graduates will go on to serve Christ in the Church and World long after they have left campus, but wherever they go, they will always be part of the Concordia family.

Meet a handful of exceptional graduates, and read the inspiring stories that have led them to commencement.

  • Commencement 2026: Purpose, not perfection, defines the path forward

    Commencement 2026: Purpose, not perfection, defines the path forward

    Monday, May. 4

    For the Class of 2026, the message was clear: the path ahead may not unfold exactly as expected—but purpose, perseverance, and faith will continue to guide the way forward.

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  • Pharmacy student gains global perspective in Japan

    Pharmacy student gains global perspective in Japan

    Wednesday, Apr. 29

    Long before pharmacy school, Mathew Hintz was drawn to Japan. As a kid, it started with an interest in robotics, history and culture.

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  • CUW spring commencement 2026: Here’s what you need to know

    CUW spring commencement 2026: Here’s what you need to know

    Monday, Apr. 27

    CUW Commencement weekend is right around the corner: Friday-Saturday, May 1-2. Here are a few things to know as you prepare for the big event.

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  • Meet the social workers of tomorrow

    Meet the social workers of tomorrow

    Friday, Mar. 20

    Three Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) students graduating in May — Jeremiah Crawford, Abby Ballos and Nina Seeger —represent the spirit of this year’s theme.

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  • Concordia University Wisconsin helps address the healthcare workforce shortage

    Concordia University Wisconsin helps address the healthcare workforce shortage

    Wednesday, Jan. 7

    Across Wisconsin and the nation, healthcare systems are facing a critical workforce shortage. Concordia University Wisconsin is helping meet this urgent need by preparing 388 healthcare graduates in the class of 2025 who are ready to serve where they are most needed.

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  • Six Holiday Networking Tips for Students

    Six Holiday Networking Tips for Students

    Wednesday, Dec. 24

    At Concordia, vocation is understood not simply as a career choice, but as a calling rooted in faith, service and stewardship. With that understanding, networking becomes less about advancement and more about discernment.

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  • The uncommon leader: A journey shaped by faith, courage and community

    The uncommon leader: A journey shaped by faith, courage and community

    Friday, Dec. 19

    Growing up in Pakistan as part of the Christian minority, Arooj developed a deep sense of strength — not in defiance, but in quiet conviction. Her upbringing taught her how to remain grounded in her faith while honoring the differences of others, a lesson that shaped her journey to CUW, where she recently earned her MBA and was chosen as the student speaker for the December commencement ceremony.

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  • The uncommon professor: Her next act begins with a doctorate

    The uncommon professor: Her next act begins with a doctorate

    Wednesday, Dec. 17

    From teaching her lined-up dolls as a child to instructing college students today, meet La Tasha Fields (’25), a graduate of the Leadership in Innovation and Continuous Improvement (LICI) program at CUW.

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  • The uncommon pre-med graduate with rural medicine in her heart

    The uncommon pre-med graduate with rural medicine in her heart

    Tuesday, Dec. 16

    From dairy farm roots to medical school at MCW–Central Wisconsin in July 2026, Amber Moser ('25) graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Concordia University Wisconsin.

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  • CUW Celebrates the Class of 2025 with Faith, Purpose and Perseverance

    CUW Celebrates the Class of 2025 with Faith, Purpose and Perseverance

    Monday, Dec. 15

    Despite freezing temperatures outside, Concordia University Wisconsin honored the Class of 2025 on Saturday with a day rooted in faith, reflection and academic celebration.

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