University

Concordia-Chicago awarded NetVUE grant for vocational exploration

Concordia University Chicago is among a select group chosen to receive a program development grant from the Council of Independent Colleges. The grant will fund an Athletic Faculty Mentoring program and a Community-Engaged Learning program.

Students

Fun facts about WCGR, Concordia-Chicago’s radio and TV station

Whether you’re looking to earn class credit, host your own radio show or gain media production experience, WCGR provides a creative space to explore broadcasting, reporting, producing and editing.

Music

See the University Band's spring concert March 28

The free performance will begin at 8 p.m. in the University’s Chapel of Our Lord. The concert will be dedicated to Jean Harrison Bojes, who provided commentary at the University Band concerts for nearly 30 years.

Art

Ferguson Art Gallery hosts book arts exhibit by Yoonshin Park

The art exhibit HOW (NOT) TO READ will be on display in the gallery March 16 - May 3.

University

Early Childhood Education Center awarded national reaccreditation

Concordia University Chicago’s ECEC has earned reaccreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children—the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children.

Music

Wind Symphony and Kapelle hosting spring home concerts

The Wind Symphony will perform their home concert on Friday, March 14, following tour stops in Michigan and Indiana. The Kapelle will perform their home concert on Sunday, March 16, following tour stops in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois.

Lectures / Conferences

Vigen Guroian to be next speaker in Lectureship in Christianity, Humanities and Public Life

The College of Theology, Arts & Humanities at Concordia-Chicago will welcome Dr. Vigen Guroian on Monday, March 10, to present his lecture, “The Liturgical Rhythm of C.S. Lewis’s Prince Caspian.

Faculty

Dr. Richard Fischer to retire after 51 years of musical excellence at Concordia University Chicago

Dr. Richard Fischer, the esteemed Fred and Jane Wittlinger Endowed Chair for Music Performance, will retire on Dec. 31, 2025, after more than 51 years as the University’s Director of Bands.

Athletics

Concordia-Chicago and Concordia Nebraska agree to collaboration seeking continuation of CIT

The two universities expressed their desire to continue the historic and celebrated Concordia Invitational Tournament, one of the longest-running collegiate basketball tournaments in the nation.

Faith & Ministry

Concordia-Chicago announces church professional student tuition guarantee

CUC has launched the Prepared to Serve: Church Professional Guarantee, exemplifying the University’s commitment to equipping undergraduate students though its church professional degree programs.

Athletics

7 things you didn’t know about Charlie T. Cougar

Concordia-Chicago’s beloved mascot is usually a cat of few words. We were lucky enough to give Cougar fans a peek behind the proverbial curtain with this exclusive interview.

Academics

Fall 2024 Dean's List honors academic excellence

To qualify for the honor, baccalaureate degree-seeking students must have earned a semester GPA of 3.62 or better, be in good disciplinary standing, and have an academic workload of at least 12 semester hours.