Concordia University, Nebraska - History Program

05/28/2026

Christa studied history and English for her secondary education degree

The Lutheran Education Association (LEA) recently announced that Christa (Groeling) Bauer ‘18 has been named the organization’s 2026 Outstanding New Lutheran Middle School Teacher.

05/25/2026

Memorial Day originated as Decoration Day after the Civil War.

05/06/2026

On May 5, 1525, Elector Frederick III of Saxony died. Known as Frederick the Wise, he founded the university of Wittenberg and played a key role in protecting his most famous professor, Martin Luther.

04/19/2026

‘I do not know if our world would suffer less harm without the sun, its soul as it were, than without history, the principle of all civil activities.’ Philip Melanchthon died on April 9, 1560

04/05/2026

Blessed and Happy Easter to all students, alumni, and supporters

03/21/2026

We are praying for the recovery of Noah Ramirez

St. John Lutheran Church hosted an emotional evening prayer vigil on Tuesday for Concordia junior Noah Ramirez, as well as for two other students who were injured, and for the family and friends of Matthew Wing, who was killed. Read more about the service at www.cunesower.com.

03/09/2026

Big news

Concordia University, Nebraska and the Concordia University System (CUS) recently announced a new Direct Admission Program for students who are graduating from a Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod (LCMS)

03/05/2026

Joseph Stalin died on March 5, 1953

02/22/2026

George Washington was born on February 22, 1732.

This painting of General Washington is in the Harvard Art Museum

02/21/2026

Sibylle of Cleves was the wife of John Frederick of Saxony. They were faithful rulers who supported Martin and Katarina Luther.

They lost much of their territory as a result of the Schmalkaldic Wars. John Frederick refused to submit to Emperor Charles V’s attempts to enforce a return to the Roman Church.

02/18/2026

Dr. Martin Luther died on February 18, 1546 in Eisleben, Germany