Offutt School of Business

08/27/2026

Operation 'Back to School Snack Pack' was a hit!

It was great to see everyone come up to the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership - Concordia College and fill out their #1 goal for the year and grab a healthy-ish snack :)

If you missed us, we will be here all-day today (Thursday) too.

Welcome back, Cobbers!

08/26/2026

Welcome to our incoming class of 2030! 🎓✨ It's the beginning of a whole new chapter and we are so glad you chose Concordia to write it.

Wishing everyone has an incredible first day and an even better year! 💙📚

08/26/2026

WELCOME BACK STUDENTS!! To show how excited we are to have you back on campus, we put together a little treat for you. Swing by the CEL on the top floor of the Grant Center for a snack🍿🍪 and a goal setting challenge 🎯💪!

** Available while supplies last on Wednesday and Thursday from 9am - 4pm.

08/05/2026

From a stuffed animal aquarium to real-world human connections, Bryce Paulson ’25 is grateful for it all.

Bryce got an early start in business. “At the age of 10, I owned and operated a fictitious stuffed animal SeaWorld, drafting strategic plans to improve net revenue,” Paulson said. “I fabricated business plans for a toy horse boarding company called Wind Mare Stables. I had a 9-to-5 career as a young boy.”

"I combined my young business mindset with the artistry of healthcare to pursue healthcare leadership and, since then, I have never looked back.”

“I am grateful to apply the skills I learned at Concordia,” he said. “And I am so inspired to keep on advocating, leading, and making a meaningful impact in the healthcare and speech communities.”

Bryce Paulson ’25
Supervisor of Pre-Service Access, Altru Health System
Majors: Healthcare Leadership with a concentration in Healthcare Administration, Business with a concentration in Economics

https://www.concordiacollege.edu/stories/details/business-from-the-start/

07/29/2026

Once Nadira Kakonge ’27 could see herself at Concordia, she pursued her passions here and has experienced unforgettable moments.⁠
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"I was still leaning toward Concordia because I didn’t want to play it safe. After all, college is about transformation and figuring yourself out, who you are, and who you want to be. The courses offered in the OSB were more diverse and also included hands-on projects, which sounded amazing.⁠
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Outside of academics, Concordia has been a big catalyst behind my growth and being more independent, like getting my first job, and also stepping out of my comfort zone by taking on a leadership role. Concordia has offered me a great college experience, and I can’t wait to see what my senior year has in store for me."⁠
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Nadira Kakonge ’27 | Kamapala, Uganda⁠
Major: Business with a concentration in Marketing⁠
Minor: Data Analytics⁠
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https://www.concordiacollege.edu/stories/details/from-big-dreams-to-becoming/⁠
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07/22/2026

Cobber basketball player Taylor Safranski ’26 shares how her team’s milestones made for an unforgettable season, culminating with the Elite Eight tournament.

“Being able to say that we won our Sweet 16 game and made it to the Elite Eight was probably something none of us thought about at the beginning of the season but something we all knew we were capable of. From losing in the first round of the tournament my sophomore year and being able to win three tournament games this year really showed all the hard work this team has put in and the growth that we’ve had individually and as a program.

My experience as a student-athlete at Concordia was amazing, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the time I spent here. Being a student-athlete at Concordia has given me an excellent education and provided me with the greatest opportunity to play the sport that I love with my best friends. There was not one moment when I ever doubted my decision to come here. I have always felt super valued by my professors, coaches, and teammates. It truly feels like I am a part of a big family where everyone wants to see everyone succeed.”

Taylor Safranski ’26 | Fargo, North Dakota
Major: Finance

https://www.concordiacollege.edu/stories/details/sweet-skills/

07/06/2026

Sady Swiers ’27 wanted a college where she wouldn’t get lost in the crowd. At Concordia, she found more than small class sizes; she found community. Swiers is a founding member of the Indigenous Student Association, co-president of the Marketing Club, an intern in the Communications and Marketing Office, and was an Associate Resident Assistant. Her experience reflects how community and hands-on learning prepare students for their careers.

“I am more confident, independent, outspoken, and so much more. Freshman year me would laugh if someone told her I even tried to be an officer for any club. I was so sure I was going to fly under the radar at college and was here just to get my degree. I am so glad I didn’t!

I’m a big fan of traditions, and Concordia has so many. I love the feeling of community you get when you join in on a Cobber tradition. You could talk to any Concordia graduate and ask about the beanies or Cobber rings or not walking under the bell tower and, chances are, they’ll have a story for you. Participating in the traditions doesn’t make you a Cobber, but they do help you feel like a Cobber.”

Sady Swiers ’27 | Bejou, Minnesota
Major: Business with a concentration in Marketing
Minors: Communication Studies, Environmental and Sustainability Studies

https://www.concordiacollege.edu/stories/details/growing-into-leadership/

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Celebrating 250 Years as the United States of America 🇺🇸

As we honor the 250th anniversary of our nation's independence, we celebrate the enduring freedoms that have shaped our nation and empowered generations to pursue their dreams. These freedoms are responsibilities that challenge us to lead with integrity, serve with purpose, and contribute to the common good.

Happy 250th Independence Day, America. Here's to a future filled with possibility.

06/25/2026

Men’s soccer player Gannon Brooks ’26 excels both on the field and as an accounting and finance major.

“Come to Concordia. The people here and the students are extremely engaged in campus activities and nice to one another, and they’re willing to do a lot for each other. That’s something that you’re not able to find on every college campus. Also, the experience that you can get from the professors in the smaller class sizes is something that you’re not going to be able to get at every college.”

Gannon Brooks ’26 | Grand Forks, North Dakota
Majors: Finance, Accounting

https://www.concordiacollege.edu/stories/details/from-soccer-to-spreadsheets/

06/22/2026