Luther Magazine: Alumni Story

Since 2013, the Driftless Jazz Ensemble has cultivated a close-knit group of Luther students and alumni to share jazz favorites with the Decorah community and beyond.

A great coach can shape a lifetime. His mentees can too.

Planetary scientist Ujjwal Raut ’01 joins a NASA mission exploring a moon with the potential for life in our solar system.

When Luther grads connect to share professional insight, great things happen for everyone.

Elena (Karadjova) Ateva ’03 works at the intersection of health and climate change.

Laura Wangsness Willemsen ’97, who studied in Tanzania as a Luther student, returns as a professor for a critical Fulbright year.

Anita Tamang ’22 connects newcomers to Minnesota with healthcare—and compassion.

Greg Hager ’83 started with teletype and now leads a $1 billion National Science Foundation budget.

Author Sheri Brenden ’81 writes a book about her groundbreaking sister, Peggy Brenden ’76.

Nata Guterres ’13 works for LGBTQIA+ rights in Timor-Leste.