Luther Magazine: Fall 2024

More than a dozen people gathered in an indoor space, talking and looking at posters

“I am gratified to be in a community where we understand that mutual respect and stewardship of what we call ‘the common good’ cannot be taken for granted and require both attention and intention.”

September 23, 2024

Who are we as a college? What matters most in our work?

September 23, 2024
A young woman in a green hat and blue shirts kneeling among prairie plants.

Luther’s natural areas flourish thanks to years of sustained effort by students, faculty, and staff.

September 23, 2024

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

September 23, 2024

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

September 23, 2024
A group of 12 people standing in front of a Day of Innovation display

Luther teams place first and third in the Pi515 Day of Innovation AI Challenge.

September 23, 2024
Head shot of a man in a blue suit

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

September 23, 2024
A high-school-aged girl and her younger sister in the 1970s, both dressed in striped shirts and white shorts and holding tennis rackets, standing in front of a house

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

September 23, 2024
A large group of people, most in blue choir robes, stand in front of an old, large stone building

In spring 2024, Luther’s Jazz Orchestra and Nordic Choir embarked on life-changing international tours.

September 23, 2024

We love to hear from Luther alumni! If you have a professional or personal update you’d like to share, please visit NorseCONNECT, Luther’s alumni and donor self-service portal, at norseconnect.luther.edu or get in touch at alumni@luther.edu or (563) 387-1164.

September 23, 2024

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