Luther Magazine: Alumni Story

A sudden retinal detachment changed the life of Steve “Dukie” Corson ’79 overnight. What he gained in the process was a renewed sense of purpose and appreciation.

January 27, 2026

Composer Pablo Gómez-Estévez ’18 brings Dominican identity, imagination, and heart to the stage.

January 27, 2026

When Kate (Nelson) Rattenborg Scott ’83 opened Dragonfly Books, she gave Decorah more than just a vibrant and inclusive retail space.

January 27, 2026

With deep support from their community, Moran Lonning ’16 and Alex Weber ’16 navigate a devastating loss by helping others.

January 27, 2026

Whether a student majors in Nordic studies or not, they carry into the world the values of a college founded by Norwegian Lutheran immigrants. Here, we share two stories of what that can look like.

January 27, 2026

Alumni in northeast Minneapolis work together to make food systems more accessible.

January 27, 2026

Dana (Norris) Kruse ’07 shares a beautiful reflection on how a fellow Luther alum helped anchor her in her new church home.

September 12, 2025

When a Luther grad suffered cardiac arrest during a 10-mile race, a network of support came to his aid—including a fellow Luther grad.

September 12, 2025

Global health alumni improve health access, equity, and outcomes for their communities.

September 12, 2025

Members of the class of 1968 brought the beloved bells back to Luther.

September 12, 2025

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