Concordia University Irvine

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” -Matthew 28:19-20

We're proud to share that our Master of Health Administration (MHA) team took home 1st place at the 40th Annual ACHE of Southern California Statewide College Bowl! Competing against top graduate programs from across the state, our students analyzed complex, real-world healthcare challenges and presented strategic solutions that truly set them apart. A special thank you to our faculty mentors and advisors: Dr. Tricia Kassab, Dr. Catherine Sinardi, and Melissa Holmes for their exceptional guidance, dedication, and support.

As we celebrated the culmination of our USA 250 Music Festival with our Concordia University Irvine - The Arts Carnegie Hall performance, we invite you to join us for three more upcoming encore concerts!

🏛️ June 30 @ 7:00 PM | Nixon Library (East Room)
The Concordia Symphony Orchestra performs Rhapsody in Blue with world-renowned pianist Xiangdong Kong, featuring pieces by Copland, John Williams, and alumna Emily Valenzuela. (Free admission)

🌳 July 5 @ 5:00 PM | (Concordia Lawn)
The Concordia Wind Orchestra kicks off Concerts on the Green alongside local educators, student musicians, and sax soloist alumna Sophia Flores. (Free—bring chairs & a picnic!)

✈️ Sept 11 @ 6:00 PM | Reagan Library (Air Force One Pavilion)
The Concordia Choir and Orchestra present a powerful musical tribute commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11. (Stay tuned for details)

🎙️ Concordia University Irvine's Center for Worship Leadership just dropped a new episode of "The Lutheran Worship Podcast." Hosts Kip Fox '03 and Steve Zank '06 discuss the topic: "Luther's Theology of Music: Part 1 (Plato & Augustine)". Check out the episode here: https://bit.ly/4v5JArZ

Join us in congratulating Megan Ferguson, RN, CCRN, who recently received the DAISY Award at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center! Megan is a Cohort 26 alumna, a current Concordia University Irvine adjunct nursing faculty member, and has spent the last four years serving as an ICU nurse. We appreciate her hard work in the field and her dedication to our students here on campus.

“When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting." -Acts 2:1-3

Check out this episode of the ASCEND Podcast featuring School of Education faculty Tim Young, Ed.D., as he shares how Concordia University Irvine is advancing equity in graduate education through its Future Faculty Fellows Program. The conversation highlights how intentional support systems can improve retention, diversify the pipeline of future educators and leaders, and create meaningful pathways into academic careers for underrepresented populations. You can listen to the episode here: https://bit.ly/4dnSriD

Save the date for our FREE Concerts on the Green series this July! Bring the whole family, set up your lawn chairs, and enjoy our amazing lineup:

🇺🇸 July 5: Concordia Musicians (USA 250 Celebration!)
🐶 July 12: Tijuana Dogs
⚡ July 19: Flashback Heart Attack

Stay tuned for more details - we can't wait to see you on campus! 🌳🧺