Concordia University Ann Arbor

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Concordia University Ann Arbor
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Former names
Concordia Lutheran Junior College (1963–1976)
Concordia College (1976–2001)
MottoChrist First in Everything
Type Private satellite campus
Established1963
Parent institution
 Concordia University Wisconsin
Religious affiliation
 Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod
President Erik Ankerberg
Students1,351 (2023-2024) 2023 Enrollment Record
Location
Ann Arbor
,
Michigan
,
United States

42°16′26″N83°40′59″W / 42.274°N 83.683°W / 42.274; -83.683
Campus187 acres (76 ha)
Colors Red, Black & White
     
Nickname Cardinals
Sporting affiliations
 NAIA – WHAC
NAIA – MSFA
NCCAA Division I – Midwest
MascotCorky The Cardinal
Website www.cuaa.edu

Concordia University Ann Arbor (CUAA) is the Ann Arbor, Michigan, campus of Concordia University Wisconsin, a private Lutheran university in Mequon, Wisconsin. As part of Concordia University, it is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. [1]

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Concordia University Ann Arbor's 187-acre (76 ha) campus sits on the banks of the Huron River, about ten minutes outside downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan. Concordia is affiliated with the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS) and is a member of the Concordia University System. CUAA merged with Concordia University Wisconsin in 2013.

History

Earhart Manor on the Concordia campus Earhart Manor historic site Ann Arbor Michigan.JPG
Earhart Manor on the Concordia campus

In the early 1960s, the LCMS purchased the Earhart Manor and surrounding estate in Ann Arbor and began construction of Concordia Lutheran Junior College. The campus was designed by architect Vincent Kling in a mid-century modern style. [2] Classes began in the fall of 1963 with 236 students and 24 instructors. [3] The school began offering four-year degree programs in 1976 and changed its name to Concordia College. [3] It assumed its current name in 2001.

In 1977, Concordia began performing the "Boars Head Festival", an annual Christmas celebration filled with song, music, and drama that is much beloved by current students, alumni, and community members.

In the 2000s, the university experienced "a number of financial, enrollment and administrative difficulties" that prompted it to enter into discussions with Concordia University Wisconsin about a possible merger. [4] The merger became effective on July 1, 2013, with Curt Gielow, former executive dean of CUW's School of Pharmacy and former mayor of Mequon, Wisconsin, becoming Vice President of Administration and Chief Campus Officer at CUAA. [5] He was replaced at the end of 2018 by Ryan Peterson. [6]

In 2015, the university purchased the former Ann Arbor campus of the Thomas M. Cooley Law School. [7] That facility, two miles (3.2 km) north of the main campus, is now the home of CUAA's School of Nursing. [3]

In 2022, the university named Erik Ankerberg its next president. He began his duties in January 2023, prior to the spring semester. [8]

In mid-February 2024 local news sources reported that Ankerberg had alerted the students, faculty, and staff that the university's financial situation was forcing the Ann Arbor campus's mission to be "re-imagined", likely leading to significant reductions in the programs and the sale of some of the equipment and property. [9] John Berg, chairman of the board, released a video stating that the campus would remain at full operations for the 2024-2025 academic year. He also stated that a sub-committee was created to help develop a path forward, which was later revealed, to help the university separate from the Wisconsin campus. [10] The plan to become independent was later deemed to be unworkable and instead the institution's leaders decided to cut most academic programs. Beginning in June 2025, the institution will only offer 9 programs on campus, all focused on healthcare, and 7 programs online, mostly focused on education; this is a reduction from 53 programs previously offered on campus and 60 programs previously offered online. [11]

Undergraduate admissions statistics
2018 entering
class [12]
Admit rate50.0
(1,023 out of 2,049)
Yield rate 22.9
(234 out of 1,023)
Test scores middle 50%
ACT Composite19-24
(among 99% of FTFs)

    Athletics

    The Concordia–Ann Arbor (CUAA) athletic teams are called the Cardinals. The school's mascot is named Corky the Cardinal. The university is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) for most of its sports since the 1992–93 academic year; while its football team competes in the Mideast League of the Mid-States Football Association (MSFA). They are also a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), primarily competing as an independent in the Midwest Region of the Division I level.

    CUAA competes in 28 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, tennis and track & field (indoor and outdoor). Women's sports include basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, stunt, tennis, track & field (indoor and outdoor) and volleyball; and co-ed sports include cheerleading, competitive dance and eSports.

    Accomplishments

    National Championships:

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    References

    1. ↑ "Accreditation & Approval". Concordia University Ann Arbor. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
    2. ↑ "The Earhart Mansion | Ann Arbor District Library". aadl.org. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
    3. 1 2 3 "History". Concordia University Ann Arbor. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
    4. ↑ LCMS, The (December 21, 2011). "Board encourages Ann Arbor, Mequon, merger discussions". Reporter. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
    5. ↑ "Concordia University System Chronicle - October 2013". Reporter. October 8, 2013. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
    6. ↑ "Curt Gielow retires from Concordia University". Concordia University Ann Arbor News. December 12, 2018. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
    7. ↑ Allen, Jeremy. "Ann Arbor's Concordia University launches new School of Nursing program". MLive Media Group. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
    8. ↑ Communications, Strategic (October 26, 2022). "Dr. Erik P. Ankerberg will be extended call to become CUWAA president". Concordia University Wisconsin News. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
    9. ↑ Jones, Bria. "Concordia facing financial crisis, Wisconsin campus impacted". Yahoo! News. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
    10. ↑ "Board of Regents Update, March 1, 2024". cuw.wistia.com. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
    11. ↑ Unglesbee, Ben (June 25, 2024). "Concordia University Ann Arbor to cut most programs". Higher Ed Dive . Retrieved June 25, 2024.
    12. ↑ "Concordia University Ann Arbor Common Data Set 2018-2019" (PDF). Concordia University Ann Arbor. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
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