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.

  • The uncommon graduate with an impetus for continued success strives to help others

    The uncommon graduate with an impetus for continued success strives to help others

    Wednesday, May. 7

    Deborah Frances Pierre ('25)—but call her Frances—has spent many years paving her way to a doctoral degree. On May 2, she was glowing as she walked across the stage at Concordia’s Commencement with her head held high. Her confidence quite contagious, she proudly accepted her Doctorate of Education in Leadership in Innovation and Continuous Improvement (LICI) program.

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  • Commencement 2025 (Updated): Recognizing an uncommon day in the lives of CUW graduates

    Commencement 2025 (Updated): Recognizing an uncommon day in the lives of CUW graduates

    Monday, May. 5

    Peering out at a sea of caps and gowns, you can truly recognize that this is an unsurpassed day of celebration. It’s not only one of the biggest days for the graduates, it’s an extremely important day for family, friends, faculty, staff, and peers to be able to come and show respect for those who have worked so hard to get here.

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  • CUW Commencement 2025: Here’s what you need to know!

    CUW Commencement 2025: Here’s what you need to know!

    Wednesday, Apr. 30

    CUW Commencement weekend is right around the corner: Friday-Saturday, May 2-3. Here are a few things to know as you prepare for the big event.

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  • Meet the December Class of 2024!

    Meet the December Class of 2024!

    Friday, Dec. 13

    We 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

    The uncommon educator who has overcome so much to earn her EdD

    Wednesday, Dec. 11

    Meet Lidalyn “Chiper” Tennessen, who once thought she would never get in to college, let alone earn two master’s degrees and, finally, an EdD in Leadership in Innovation and Continuous Improvement from CUW.

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  • December 2024 Commencement: Here’s what you need to know!

    December 2024 Commencement: Here’s what you need to know!

    Tuesday, Dec. 10

    Concordia University Wisconsin 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!

    See you at the Grad Fair, Class of 2024!

    Wednesday, Nov. 27

    Check everything off your to-do list before graduation, all in one place!

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  • Meet the Graduate Class of 2024!

    Meet the Graduate Class of 2024!

    Friday, May. 3

    We have 504 reasons to celebrate today! Join us in celebrating all 504 graduate candidates!

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  • Meet the Undergraduate Class of 2024!

    Meet the Undergraduate Class of 2024!

    Thursday, May. 2

    We 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

    The uncommon kindergarten teacher drawing upon lessons learned through health struggles and military service

    Thursday, May. 2

    Meet James Jacobs, whose path from a 27-year stint in the military to a new career in elementary education has included some very challenging obstacles—including a serious stroke and lengthy hospital stay.

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