
CUC to reduce textbook cost and accessibility barriers for business students thanks to state grant
Concordia University Chicago has been awarded a grant to update required content in two core business courses with open access materials, which will be available in Fall 2024.

University names new vice presidents of strategy & innovation, academic affairs
Dr. Jamie Kowalczyk will begin serving as Vice President of Strategy & Innovation and Chief of Staff, and Dr. Eli Hestermann has been named as Vice President of Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer.

Cardinal Stritch University students offered official degree completion pathway at CUC
Concordia University Chicago has worked closely with Cardinal Stritch University administration to become an official teach-out partner institution for several graduate-level programs.

Try these 4 strategies for beating finals week stress
CUC's director of counseling and health services offers a few tips for handling end-of-semester stress in a healthy way.

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" opens April 14 at Concordia-Chicago
Performances of the Artists of Concordia Theatre production will run April 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m., and April 16 and 23 at 2:30 p.m. at the Bergmann Theatre on campus.

Guest speaker Tim Goeglein to discuss role of faith in the public square April 12
Timothy S. Goeglein will present, “Faith in the Halls of Power: Why grace and humility are needed now more than ever.” This free, public event will take place in the Christopher Center on campus.

These historical photos of Charlie T. will have you scratching your head
The University's official mascot, Charlie T. Cougar, has not always been so…official. And he's had many different looks throughout the years.

University Band to host spring concert March 31
The University Band of Concordia University Chicago will perform its spring concert on Friday, March 31, at 8 p.m. in the University’s Chapel of Our Lord. The concert is free and open to the public.

Concordia-Chicago launches four-year nursing program, opens new simulation lab
CUC will begin offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, with all four years taught exclusively on the Concordia-Chicago campus. This includes a new 4,500-square-foot Nursing Simulation Center, built specifically for the program.

Wind Symphony and Kapelle present spring home concerts March 17 & 19
The Wind Symphony will perform their home concert on Friday, March 17 at 8 p.m. The Kapelle will perform their home concert on Sunday, March 19 at 4 p.m. Both concerts are free admission, and will take place in the University’s Chapel of Our Lord.

Dr. Edward Tingley to speak March 16 in lecture series
The College of Theology, Arts & Humanities at Concordia-Chicago will welcome Edward Tingley as the next speaker in its Lectureship in Christianity, Humanities and Public Life.

University welcomes Dr. Steven Gerner to lead two new Centers on campus
Gerner has been named assistant dean of the College of Education and director of the Center for Christian Education. He is also executive director and CEO of the Center for Urban Education Ministries (CUEM), which is moving to CUC’s campus this spring.