Luther College News

This historic gift is one of several donations by the Espelie family to Preus Library, and the second major Espelie collection to be housed in special collections.

The funds provide critical operating support for 22 intercollegiate athletic teams and 550 student-athletes.

“For a non-Minnesota school to be selected to perform at a state conference is a major coup,” said Mark Potvin, conductor of Cathedral Choir and Norskkor.

Funds raised on Nov. 21 will provide critical operating support for Luther’s 22 intercollegiate teams and 500 Norse student-athletes.

Luther placed best among its peers in key criteria evaluated in the Wall Street Journal / College Pulse 2025 best colleges ranking.

Luther College has earned a Bicycle Friendly University silver award after completing a comprehensive assessment conducted by the League of American Bicyclists.

This 2024 Homecoming season, Luther College continued the tradition of presenting the Weston Noble, Dr. Carlo A. Sperati and Hemp Prize awards, which recognize musical excellence and achievement among students and alumni.

The Distinguished Service Award is presented to alumni or individuals with strong connections to Luther College who have exhibited admirable service to society. The 2024 recipients are Mike Voltmer ’74, Mary (Burbridge) Kreger ’79, Doug Knutson ’84, Ellie (Stack) Shaw ’94 and Sam Yamoah ’04. 

For more than 50 years, The King’s Singers have set the gold standard in a cappella by performing in concert halls throughout the world.

This year’s theme is “Seeking Refuge for a Weary World” with music performed by hundreds of Luther student musicians, including multiple choirs, the Luther College Symphony Orchestra and a student jazz combo.