Category: Alumni Story

inside the control room of a college campus radio station

As one of the oldest operating radio stations in Iowa, KWLC serves as a professional environment for Luther students to gain broadcasting experience.

April 22, 2026
2026-27 Fulbright semi-finalists

Operating in over 140 countries worldwide, Fulbright is the largest and most esteemed exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government.

February 24, 2026
Kayla Will

The last time a Luther student received the award was 2021. 

February 20, 2026
Joelle Nielsen

A licensed mental health counselor, Joelle Nielsen returns to Luther to lead the Nena Amundson Lifetime Wellness Program.

December 9, 2025
portrait of Judy and Doug Torson

The Board of Regents approved the Torson gift to provide Gerdin Fieldhouse challenge funding, enrollment marketing funding, leadership development initiatives, and support for the Luther Fund.

December 1, 2025
Andrew Last shakes hands with Juan Tony Guzmán

“Receiving [the Weston Noble Award] inspires me to keep improving my service to Luther College and to the world,” said Juan Tony Guzmán, director of the jazz program and professor of music at Luther College. “I was close to Mr. Noble since I came to the United States in 1988. Like many others, I benefited from his wisdom, generosity, kindness and humor.”

 

October 23, 2025
Luther alumni with President Brad Chamberlain

This year’s recipients are Allan Solomonson ’60, Linda (Olson) Bieri ’75, Michael Goze ’75, Perran Wetzel ’79 and Loretta Dooley Wetzel ’80, Esther Menn ’80, Erika (Barth) Cottrell ’95 and Ryan Nilsestuen ’05.

October 9, 2025
Two people receive native seed packet mementos at a special ceremony.

The act of planting seeds underscores the inauguration theme of “For the Common Good.”

October 3, 2025
Michael T. Osterholm (left) and Mark Olshaker

The public is invited to book-signing event at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3 at Luther College Book Shop.

September 26, 2025
Taipei Tzu Chi Buddhist hospital where Truong did research.

Duong Truong ’24 has been named one of two recipients of the 42nd annual McElroy Graduate Fellowships. 

September 11, 2025