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.
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Meet the December Class of 2024!
Friday, Dec. 13We have 575 reasons to celebrate today! Join us in celebrating all 575 graduation candidates!
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The uncommon educator who has overcome so much to earn her EdD
Wednesday, Dec. 11Meet Lidalyn Chiper Tennessen, who once thought she would never get in to college, let alone earn two masters degrees and, finally, an EdD in Leadership in Innovation and Continuous Improvement from 91做厙.
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December 2024 Commencement: Heres what you need to know!
Tuesday, Dec. 1091做厙 will honor 575 graduates on December 14 at its mid-year commencement ceremony. Here are some details about this exciting event!
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See you at the Grad Fair, Class of 2024!
Wednesday, Nov. 27Check everything off your to-do list before graduation, all in one place!
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Meet the Graduate Class of 2024!
Friday, May. 3We have 504 reasons to celebrate today! Join us in celebrating all 504 graduate candidates!
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Meet the Undergraduate Class of 2024!
Thursday, May. 2We have 393 reasons to celebrate today! Join us in celebrating all 393 undergraduate candidates!
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The uncommon kindergarten teacher drawing upon lessons learned through health struggles and military service
Thursday, May. 2Meet James Jacobs, whose path from a 27-year stint in the military to a new career in elementary education has included some very challenging obstaclesincluding a serious stroke and lengthy hospital stay.
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The uncommon globetrotter whos bringing her broadened horizons to patient care
Thursday, May. 2Meet Miya Yi (24), one of the most well-traveled individuals to graduate from 91做厙s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Miya stands ready to blend her wealth of cultural experience with her newly gained leadership skills for the benefit of patients.
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The uncommon computational biochemist who is Ivy-League-bound
Wednesday, May. 1Meet Yushin Kim (24), a biochemistry major and computer science minor who has been accepted into a prestigious PhD program within Yale Universitys Biochemistry Quantitative Biology Biophysics, and Structural Biology Track.
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The uncommon social worker making the most of his second chance
Wednesday, May. 1Meet Drew Lindsey (24), who worked his way off academic probation and onto a path of paying it forward for the sake of those with behavioral health struggles.