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I would recommend Luther because teachers make meaningful connections with students. A lot of my teachers have spent countless hours helping me outside of their own schedules. I’m so grateful for all the hard work they put in to help me succeed.
Kiley Nolan '24
Allied health science major, Spanish minor
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The Luther biology major equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to get into medical school, from introduction to biology to advanced classes like human anatomy and dissection.
Matt Benson '22
BIOLOGY MAJOR, SWIM & DIVE TEAM CAPTAIN
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The small size of the college has allowed me to create meaningful connections with a lot of members of our campus community, and it truly feels like home. The friends I’ve made, the professors I’ve had, and Luther staff I’ve encountered have all contributed to making Luther a special place for me.
Nancy Le ’24
Visual Communication Major
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At Luther College, the relationships you make really matter. The professors and staff have gone out of their way to support me, both during and beyond college.
Kirsten Loynachan ’22
Accounting and music major
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Through my internships, I learned how flexible my major is. I can go into a medical field, learn the basics, and apply everything that I know about computer science there. The next day, I can go into a sales team and do the same. I can go in many directions.
Gabriel Palacios '22
COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJOR
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Madilyn Heinke
Luther teaches you more than how to do a job. The critical thinking skills you learn are essential to setting yourself apart in the workplace.
Madilyn Heinke ’19
PHYSICS AND VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS MAJOR
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Environmental studies is an inherently interdisciplinary field, and that’s how it’s taught at Luther, from science to ethics to anthropology. Beyond that, Luther has made an incredible commitment to sustainability, to reach zero emissions by 2030. Luther walks the talk.
Charlie Sylvester '22
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES MAJOR
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“We are pleased to announce that fall enrollment shows a 6.6 percent increase in the first-year class compared to last year, and we are also pleased to see positive change in rankings across a wide range of national indicators,” President Jenifer K. Ward said.

The Impact Awards provide free tuition for up to four years to students who have a 3.5 grade point average and whose families have an adjusted gross income of $80,000 or less.

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Luther College is celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month in October with a guest speaker, a film showing and participation in Decorah Pride Week events.

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We believe in education for the common good. Our students challenge the status quo and serve their communities.
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Understanding the building blocks of the universe

Since 2006, NSF grants have allowed Professor Todd Pedlar and Luther students to participate in international collaborations that conduct research in elementary particle physics. 

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