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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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The uncommon military mom leaning on her community

Meet Jenny Borgstrom ('23), a single mom of six who successfully balanced home life and school to become an ER nurse.

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The uncommon third-gen educator who celebrated two milestones in one day

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The uncommon couple prepares for marriage and ministry

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The uncommon PhD candidate who started small in order to think big

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The uncommon nurse pursues equality in patient care

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The uncommon Concordian whose accounting career is off to a fast start

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