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The history of Concordia St. Paul is written by the lives of our alumni, so big news or small, we want to hear it all! If you have landed a promotion, welcomed a new family member, or moved to a new city, let us know by submitting an alumni note. Help us fill our future publications with the incredible things our alumni are doing.

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  • Jared Lawrence

    Class of 2015

    Jared Lawrence, B.A. ’15 has been named to Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, celebrating the next generation of business and community leaders in the Twin Cities.

  • Adriene Thornton-Felix (Thornton)

    Class of 2004

    Adriene Thonton, M.A. ’12, health equity manager at Children’s Minnesota, has been honored as a 2024 Women Leaders Rising Star by Modern Healthcare.

    Adriene Thornton-Felix (Thornton)

  • James Scriven

    Class of 1990

    Jim Scriven, B.A. ’90 was selected by the board of directors of the Lutheran Education Association to receive its top honor, the Christus Magister Award. Since 1965, this most prestigious Lutheran Education Association award has been presented to Lutheran educators who have made significant contributions to Lutheran education.

    James Scriven

  • Donald Rossbach

    Class of 1946

    Donald Rossbach, H.S. ’46 passed away on March 8, 2024.

  • Thomas Sluberski

    Class of 1960

    Thomas Sluberski, J.C. ’60 passed away on March 2,2024.

  • Eric Simmons

    Class of 2014

    Eric Simmons, M.A. ’14, EdS ’16 is the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Central Office Leader Award. He received this award for exhibiting a willingness to take risks, possessing strong communication skills, being a progressive change agent, and having high expectations for himself and others. Simmons will be honored for his leadership, concern for students,…

  • Arlen Krinke

    Class of 1970

    Arlen, B.A. ’70 and Madelyn, B.A. ’01 Krinke recently celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary.

    Arlen Krinke

  • Rebecca Fry (Otto)

    Class of 1956

    Becky (Otto) Fry, ’56 passed away on October 11, 2023.

  • Andrew Toopes

    Class of 1979

    Andrew Toopes, B.A. ’79 retired after 40 years in the ministry. He served in Arkansas, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Kentucky where he was serving when he retired.

  • Abigail Nelson (Nelson)

    Class of 2022

    Abigail Nelson, B.A. ’22 recently joined Christianity Today Magazine as their Marketing Coordinator. She shares, “I have been so blessed to have the opportunity to apply what I learned at CSP. Not only do I get to work with other marketing professionals, but I also get to share in my passion for Christ and the…

  • Sally Cordes (Clingenpeel)

    Class of 1955

    Sally (Clingenpeel) Cordes, J.C. ’55 passed away on February 20, 2024.

  • Steven Hotvedt

    Class of 1979

    Steven Hotvedt, B.A. ’79 retired from HealthPartners Lakeview Homecare and Hospice on Dec. 31, 2023.