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A Calling for the Classroom: Colleen Diedrich

Many people, like Colleen Diedrich, have a story about an influential teacher who drove them to be their best. For Colleen, it was a “quirky” ninth-grade science teacher she wanted to emulate.

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CUAA announces fall 2025 Scholastic Honors Lists

Concordia University Ann Arbor has released its fall 2025 Scholastic Honors Lists (often called Dean's lists), and 91 students have met the requirements.

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Two Concordia alumni recognized by the Lutheran Education Association for faithful service

Each year, the Lutheran Education Association honors teachers and administrators whose work reflects a strong commitment to Christian education and students. This year, two Concordia alumni have been selected to receive awards.

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Dr. Wendy Hardy brings classroom-grounded leadership to CUAA’s MSCI program

New director draws on K–12 and higher education experience to support educators nationwide.

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Why Dr. King’s vision still matters in education

Each year, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day invites communities across the nation to pause, reflect and recommit to the values of justice, service and care for one another.

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A Calling for the Classroom: Riley Wolfbauer

Second-career teacher finds purpose through Concordia University Ann Arbor’s graduate education program.

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The Uncommon Teacher: How God Smiled on Desiray Williams’ Journey to CUAA

When 2025 graduate Desiray Williams thinks about her journey from Detroit to the banks of the Huron River, one song rises to the surface — “God Has Smiled on Me.” Its steady, soulful refrain mirrors the path that led her to Concordia University Ann Arbor, where she discovered not only a graduate program, but a calling.

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Explore CUAA’s Campus — from Anywhere: A Virtual Tour Designed for Today’s Learners

CUAA’s virtual tour offers a welcoming look at the spaces that support your academic journey.

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

CUAA Commencement is right around the corner: Sunday, December 14. A total of 137 associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees will be conferred across all five schools.

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A Calling for the Classroom: Donovan Yuchasz

From 2019 to 2020, Donovan Yuchasz attended CUAA on scholarship for football and academics. Although he began with social work, he switched to nursing by his sophomore year. Faith was not an aspect of his life.

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