Concordia Stories

Alyssa Newton ’16 uses Concordia Nebraska behavioral science degree to serve others, share Christ’s love

T. J. Heupel ’02 recognized by American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages

Author Rachel Wells studied middle level education at Concordia Nebraska, has penned numerous books including Seward-based children’s series

Sandra Kay (Kaempfe) Lark ’71 pens children’s book, serves in the classroom, church and beyond

Emily (Weimer) Geisler ’08 sees God’s faithfulness as she cares for daughter Abigail

Concordia alumni named among 2024 Christian Teachers of the Year

Dr. Michelle (Reeb) Homp ‘91 receives Nebraska Association of Teachers of Mathematics Distinguished Service award

Sonja M. Brandt ’21 enjoys rainforest restoration project, ornithology and marine biology on tiny island in the Pacific Ocean

Concordia University, Nebraska alumni receive 2024 LCMS Nebraska District honors

Assistant Professor of Psychology George Toman: “I am humbly honored that God would invite me here to serve His people”

With a Master of Public Health from Concordia Nebraska, Brianna Loeck ’15 seeks to directly impact the well-being of others

Assistant Professor of English Dr. Hannah Kroonblawd teaches writing and literature courses through a Scripture-inspired lens

Alumnus of the Year – Dr. Korrey D. Klein ’01: “Concordia situated me perfectly to become a hospital CEO”

Alumnus Brent Pohlman to speak at Concordia Nebraska’s annual Leadership & Ethics Symposium

Young Alumnus of the Year: Rev. Travis Ferguson says “Concordia Nebraska is a place that helped me discover who God made me to be.”

Servant Leadership Award: Amy (Poulsen) Scholz ‘94 follows God’s call to build relationships, promote Lutheran education and support the church at large

Concordia Nebraska’s Michael Scheer featured on Barna podcast about church design

Lifetime Service Award: alumni and university supporters Dr. Larry and Miriam Matthews made an indelible impact in Seward and beyond

Family Heritage Award - The Royuk Family: We are Lutheran education supporters from the tops of our heads to the bottoms of our feet.”

Lifelong Learner Award: An educator who loves to teach, Dr. Jannie Sharee Eggleston serves in her church, in the classroom, in the community and beyond