A Gateway to a Global Education

At a time when the relevance of higher education is increasingly questioned, when society is increasingly looking inward, Luther remains committed to nurturing and sustaining a global education, to engaging and serving the neighbor.”

A LETTER FROM PRESIDENT Brad Chamberlain

Intentionally International

Students share snapshots from transformational off-campus experiences.

An alleyway of tall colorful buildings leading to a tall brick turreted building at the end of the alley

A Warm Luther Welcome

Alumni families—like the family of Kim Christianson ’94—help us welcome students from abroad.

A Paddler's Friend

A revised guide by two Luther professors will enrich new generations of river-lovers.

A clear river with four or five kayakers on it and low foliage lining the banks

Art Inspiring Action

Katie (Anderson) Fischer ’01 founds a performing arts company in the Twin Cities that promotes collective healing and social change.

A woman in a cape in front of a stage background featuring a painted tree

A Historic Team

Luther marked an athletic milestone in 2025–26 when it added wrestling as its 11th varsity sport for women.

A young woman in a wrestling singlet posing in front of a blue-and-white Norse head background

A Collaborative Cookbook

A student and alum team up to showcase a Decorah business through a senior project.

A cookbook cover that features a bundle of herbs and a bowl of speckled lime green soup or sauce

Campus News

David Hecht

David Hecht graduated magna cum laude with bachelor’s degrees in anthropology and biology from Luther College in 2011.

2026-27 Fulbright semi-finalists

Operating in over 140 countries worldwide, Fulbright is the largest and most esteemed exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government.

Luther College student stands for a photo inside the greenhouse.

Sophomore QQ Khamphinit will work with villagers and school children to establish a demonstration farm in Thailand.

Norse News