College of Business

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

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.

Academics

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.

Students

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.

Theater

"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.

Lectures / Conferences

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.

University

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.

Music

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.

University

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.

Music

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.

Lectures / Conferences

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

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.