MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Concordia College is cutting its operating expenses in response to a projected $2 million budget deficit. The college says the deficit is associated with a national decline in enrollment. A Concordia spokesperson says departments have been directed to cut 5% of their operating expenses. “Concordia is not immune to the challenges facing higher education. We are…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — This is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit. Tickets for the very popular annual Concordia Christmas Concert go on sale next week. The concert series is set for December 6-8 at Memorial Auditorium on Concordia’s campus. In addition to music from around the world, this year’s concerts will feature some Scandinavian carols with new…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — With summer winding down and classes getting ready to start up, students around the metro arrived on campus to begin their college experience. Tanya and her family are from Circle Pines, Minnesota. They came to help their daughter move into the dorms at Concordia. “It’s exciting. The energy is really exciting, not sad, but excited for…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – As the Israel-HAMAS war rages on, there are civilians are being caught up in the carnage. Over 100 people made their presence felt at Concordia College by rallying for Palestine. “We need to stand up because people in Gaza right now are dying every minute,” said Diana, a Concordia student. “We’re not going to be able…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Local leaders say most people demand more affordable housing, diversity and more options for senior living. “Affordability, as we’ve been talking about, is the largest barrier to home ownership. 60% of residents don’t have enough money for downpayment. 55% can’t find an affordable home to purchase,” says Lisa Bode, the Government Affairs Director for the City…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Tasha Schuh, the author of “The Power of Path” came to Concordia College in Moorhead to speak on the importance of removing the stigma of speaking out about mental health and the significance of community support. She drew upon personal experience involving a tragic fall when she worked in theatre as a high schooler. Schuh fell…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A stunning mural is being applied to 44 wood panels that will be the visual centerpiece of Concordia College’s Christmas Concert. It was designed by muralist Paul Johnson of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota who started working on the design back in June. This year’s theme is “…And Glory Shone Around”. Nearly 300 students will be a part…
MOORHEAD, Minn.– As the seasons change and the temperatures drop, Concordia’s ‘Students and Alumni Linked Together’ association partner up with non-profit ‘Project Linus’ by providing comfort and security through blankets. “Project Linus itself is a community, I think the chapter in the Fargo/Moorhead area, they bring in the cutting supplies and their expertise as far as the dimensions of each…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Most residential students have departed campus at Concordia and Cobbers are transitioning to online learning during the coronavirus pandemic. These circumstances have left some students in a vulnerable financial condition. The college is working to provide emergency funding for students and is accepting donations. The money will be use for such things as food, gas cards or…
