Luther Magazine: Spring 2026

A man in a black tuxedo making a conducting gesture

Bruce Tammen ’71 wraps up an acclaimed conducting career.

May 14, 2026
A smiling woman in a black suit jacket leaning against a beige wall

Linh Luong ’20 engineers medical devices that help people lead longer, better lives.

May 14, 2026
A smiling woman in a green sweater against a gray background

Esther Bitijula ’25 aims to help people with compassion backed by research.

May 14, 2026
Ancient Roman ruins on the left rise up through mist. A stand of tall trees stands on the right. There is a blue sky with white clouds in the background.

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.”

May 14, 2026
An alleyway of tall colorful buildings leading to a tall brick turreted building at the end of the alley

Students share snapshots from transformational off-campus experiences.

May 14, 2026

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

May 14, 2026
An worn, older-looking booklet on the left and a crisp, newer-looking booklet on the right

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

May 14, 2026
A woman in a cape in front of a stage background featuring a painted tree

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

May 14, 2026
A young woman in a wrestling singlet posing in front of a blue-and-white Norse head background

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

May 14, 2026
A cookbook cover that features a bundle of herbs and a bowl of speckled lime green soup or sauce

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

May 14, 2026

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