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Concordia University Irvine Regents delay presidential search

Update on Concordia University Irvine Presidential Search

May 12, 2018 Congregations Matter Synod News Leave a comment

On May 4, 2018, the Board of Regents of CU Irvine announced their unanimous vote to continue the search process and select an interim president.  Congregations Matter applauds the responsible group of leaders who faithfully serve on the Board of Regents at CU Irvine.  Congregations — and the selection of our University and Seminary Presidents — matter.

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Three of five candidates for Concordia University Irvine president were blackballed by Harrison.

Warning to Concordia Universities

April 17, 2018 Congregations Matter Essays and Articles, Synod News Leave a comment

From an April 12 email sent to Concordia Irvine faculty and staff, it appears Matt Harrison is hijacking the search committee’s final steps and is interfering in the selection of the next President of Concordia University Irvine. Three of five highly-qualified finalists were black-balled.  Why weren’t all five approved?

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