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College students experience lots of growth throughout the academic year that makes them more independent. In this post, Counseling Services Director Meg Hammes shares some thoughts on what parents and students should discuss before or immediately after returning home for the summer.
In this post, Professor Jon Jensen shares the best strategies and some reflections on how Luther can achieve this goal.
In this two-part series, Director of Sustainable Communities Jon Jensen shares how measurement, energy efficiency, and renewable energy all play a critical role in helping Luther reach its goal of carbon neutrality by 2030.
Learn why the "Stitch Their Names” quilts are currently on exhibit at Luther and how it humanizes and honors the legacy of black individuals killed as a result of racism and racialized violence.
Learn about Luther's new law and values major and how a collaboration between several disciplines helps students dig into the critical examination of policy, law, and the common good.
Professor Loren Toussaint, a member of Templeton’s Forgiveness Scientific Advisory Council, offers a glimpse at what forgiveness can do for our physical health and social well-being.
Read how Gardner's experiences and the people he encountered helped shape him into a good teacher who loved his students.
Read this post to learn about student Phoenix Bradley's experience with Critical Race Theory, why it's an important element of learning, and how it can help create a more inclusive future.
Read about Luther student Megan Grimm's experience with the CliftonStrengths Assessment program, what she's learned about herself, and how she applies this knowledge to the various areas of her life.
Read Alexia Murano's perspective on Luther's immersive, pre-orientation program and how it helped her begin her college experience with new friendships, renewed confidence, and an emerging sense of place.
Learn how student organizations continue to play an important role in building the Luther community.
Happy 10th birthday to Daryll, the Luther College wind turbine.