Waukee's Kristel Hilts Graduates From Concordia University

Submitted by Concordia University

Kristel Hilts from Waukee, graduated from Concordia University in Portland, Ore. at its commencement ceremony on Dec. 17, 2011. Hilts received a Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction.

Concordia University Portland has nearly 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Of the approximately 300 fall 2011 graduates, 115 degrees were Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction; 57 undergraduate degrees in education; 49 in business, with many more graduates each May. Concordia's student body consists of students enrolled on campus, off-site and online worldwide.

Concordia University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university located in Northeast Portland, Ore. with a mission of preparing leaders for the transformation of society. Founded in 1905, Concordia University serves students through its College of Education, College of Health & Human Services, College of Theology, Arts, & Sciences and School of Management.

For more information, go to www.cu-portland.edu.