Faith in the Freshman

Concordia University students return to classes

I do have faith in the freshmen!  This year we have a record number of them on campus. If initial impressions are a reliable indicator of what to expect, then I am very excited about the new students welcomed to campus. I have faith that they will have a positive impact on campus and will take their Concordia experience with them from here. The rippling effect will spread from Lake Michigan’s shore and reach far and wide!

Our enrollment exceeds 7,000 for the first time in Concordia’s history. That includes an increase of more than 10% in our traditional undergraduate population. Already our new residence hall, Coburg, is nearly full, and parking has been a real challenge during the first few weeks of school.

We are grateful for a terrific start to the new academic year. The chance to work with so many new students is part of the positive beginning. God continues to bless Concordia in ways too many to count.