Student Ambassadors

Meet the Blue Crew, your student ambassador connection at Luther!

Our ambassadors are passionate about Luther College and can’t wait to share their unique experiences and insights into life in the valley (and beyond). They come from diverse backgrounds and are involved in a wide array of activities, from academics and athletics to arts and community service.

Whether you’re a prospective student, a parent, or just curious about what makes Luther special, our ambassadors are here to offer a personal glimpse into our supportive and dynamic community. Get to know them and see why they chose Luther, what they love about it, and how they’re making the most of their college journey.

Ava White ’25

Major: Communication Studies

Minor: Religion, Sociology

Hometown: Duluth, MN

High School: Duluth East High School

Ava White Feature

Julie Severtson Feature

Julia Severtson ’28

Major: Music Education

Hometown: Decorah, Iowa

High School: Decorah High School

Jannie Gowdy ’25

Majors: English, Nordic Studies

Minor: Sociology

Hometown: Melbourne, IA

High School: Baxter High School

Janette Gowdy Ambassador

Thea Bentley Feature

Thea Bentley ’26

Majors: Visual Communication, Nordic Studies

Hometown: Hudson, Wisconsin

High School: Hudson High School

Ruthveridiana Mtaita ’27

Majors: Biology, Data Science

Hometown: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

High School: UWC India

Jermaine Dizon ’26

Major: Global Health

Hometown: Charles City, Iowa

High School: Charles City High School

Admissions Office

Luther College
700 College Drive
Decorah, Iowa 52101

admissions@luther.edu

Phone: 563-387-1287