Separated by an Ocean, United by Our Values
“Luther’s Norwegian heritage and its historic immigrant identity equip it to meet the moment and address the changing needs of students and our global society better than other colleges and universities.”
Shaped by Norwegian Immigrants
What does it mean to be a college founded by Norwegian immigrants?
Samarbeid
Samarbeid is Norwegian for working together, which is what Luther College and the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum have been doing for the past 150 years.
Learning That Opens Doors to the World
Partnerships between Luther’s Nordic studies program and other academic departments help students bring global learning and experience to their future careers.
Moving Luther Values Forward
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.
Channeling Grief into Action
With deep support from their community, Moran Lonning ’16 and Alex Weber ’16 navigate a devastating loss by helping others.
Lifetimes of Impact
Memory Keepers
Luther staff members and local scouts turn wood salvaged from the Regents Center into special keepsakes that celebrate the past and help fund the future of Luther athletic facilities.
Growing Together
Alumni in northeast Minneapolis work together to make food systems more accessible.
A Royal Visit
Crown Prince Haakon visited campus in October, renewing ties between Norway and Luther College.
Campus News
Curry will highlight the theme of “Courage for the Common Good” in the shared legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and Martin Luther, both of whom confronted injustice and uplifted people.
Created by generous gifts from Luther community members, these endowed roles provide funds for special projects for the recipient.
Luther also remained ranked as one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges and remained the second-highest ranked liberal arts college in Iowa.