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The uncommon minister of the Gospel prioritizing relationships amid transition

Meet Joshua Zegrean (’24), a Canadian commuter who truly goes the distance in his effort to advance his career and care for others. 

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The Uncommon Musician Set on Striking a Chord in the Classroom

Grammy-nominated Jess Russ knew she was home the first time she stepped foot on Concordia University Ann Arbor’s campus. Never mind the fact that she was more than 600 miles away from her home state of Alabama and didn’t know a single soul in Ann Arbor. Concordia immediately felt like a place where she wanted […]

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The uncommon nurse whose ambition isn’t bound by borders

Meet Joshua Zegrean (’24), a Canadian commuter who truly goes the distance in his effort to advance his career and care for others. 

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The uncommon grad’s journey back to teaching

Cindi Click's ('24) return to teaching showcases her faith and perseverance as she balanced school, family, and clinicals, while achieving academic excellence.

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The uncommon well-rounded graduate who embodies the essence of a holistic college experience

Teddy Eising's college journey at CUAA is a testament to the well-rounded student experience, blending academic excellence, extracurricular involvement, and a clear sense of purpose as he prepares for a career in law enforcement.

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The uncommon grad whose inspiring tale of resilience and tenacity turned dreams into reality

Angelina Haisha's inspiring journey from facing challenges to successfully launching a clothing brand, driven by her resilience, faith, and commitment to spreading hope and faith.

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The uncommon nursing graduate whose career is ready to take flight (though perhaps not literally)

Jordan Wieneke (’24) is following in her mother’s footsteps, even if they don’t eventually lead to a helicopter.

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The uncommon business major who brings true humanity to human resources

Meet Chris Bostrom (’23), a human resource & strategic leadership major who came to CUAA seeking opportunities on the football field and is leaving with a passion for the field of HR.

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The uncommon student-athlete who’s coming into his own

Meet Zach Burk (’23), the secondary education major who rallied to raise his grades and find a passion for coaching and teaching. Editor’s note: This is one in a series of stories highlighting a few of Concordia’s uncommon May 2023 graduates. Faculty and staff submit candidates for consideration. Stories are posted in the days leading […]

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The uncommon church worker carrying on the family tradition

Meet Gabe Pennhallegon, a church music major who never thought he'd be continuing the family line of church work.

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