Concordia University, St. Paul

What does it mean to be a "struggler"? For Dr. Brennan Sweet, it means facing challenges head-on and refusing to give in. 💯

Dr. Sweet brings this exact philosophy to his business, Struggler Strength, where he helps military service members, firefighters, and police officers overcome pain and restore their motion. He also brings this compassion to his clinical work in pulmonary rehab, ensuring patients are strong enough for major surgeries.

To take his expertise to the highest level, Dr. Sweet enrolled in CSP Global’s online PhD in Kinesiology program. The flexibility allowed him to balance his demanding career with world-class doctoral research.

"My favorite part of the experience was being able to defend against world-class people within my field," he says. "It was really humbling and gave me a new frame of mind."

We are so proud of the work you are doing, Dr. Sweet!

Read more about his inspiring journey: https://bit.ly/4e7OKhg

From Division II to (nearly) every day, Varland thriving with Blue Jays' trust If you go to a Blue Jays game, chances are you’re going to see Louis Varland. That wouldn’t be surprising if he were a position player – after all, Vlad Guerrero Jr. has suited up for at least 156 games every year since 2021. But Varland is a relief pitcher.

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Jennifer Schultz, Adjunct Instructor for CSP's Department of Communication Studies, threw out the first pitch at a MN Twins game earlier this month for cancer awareness day. Jenn is a 4x cancer survivor, diagnosed for the first time in January of 2015. She is 4 years cancer-free as of February 14 this year!

We are thrilled to announce that Concordia University, St. Paul has achieved the prestigious Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement from INACSL! This recognition highlights our dedication to excellence and innovation in healthcare simulation.




For more information about the INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement, visit www.inacsl.org/endorsement-program.

Sometimes, our biggest setbacks lead to our greatest callings.

During his sophomore year of high school, Jordan Sorensen suffered a knee injury.

His school didn't have a strength coach, so his physical therapist suggested strength training for his recovery.

That single suggestion sparked a lifelong passion.

Today, Dr. Jordan Sorensen is the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Bemidji State University Athletics and a Spring 2025 graduate of the EdD in Kinesiology program at Concordia St. Paul!

He always knew he wanted the option to teach at the university level alongside his coaching career. He chose CSP Global because of the incredible support from faculty and the flexibility to continue working full-time while earning his doctorate.

We are so proud of the impact Dr. Sorensen is making on his student-athletes.

Read more about his inspiring journey and his fascinating research on heart rate recovery: https://bit.ly/4dVjEcG

‼️WHAT CAN’T MEHLAYNA STRAUB DO?!‼️

She finishes 9th in the Heptathlon at the NCAA Outdoor Championships to earn Second Team All-American honors! 🐻🔥💪