Category: Alumni Story

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

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

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

September 11, 2025
Luther College's first Dorian Orchestra Reunion

Nearly 90 alumni came from as far as Portland, Ore., and Boston to reconnect with old friends and to make music with new friends.

July 22, 2025
Four Luther College graduates were awarded English teaching assistantships in Europe for the 2025–26 academic year.

Kellen DeKok, Lydia Gruenwald, Alexia Murano and Cassandra Norton were selected to be teaching assistants.

June 16, 2025
Students smile in front of a huge crowd at graduation day.

“At Luther, learning is grounded in community. The generosity of our alumni to support our students and their needs is a powerful example of Luther’s community supporting transformational learning experiences,” said President Brad Chamberlain.

May 28, 2025
college graduate

The Young Alumni Award recognizes the outstanding achievements of Luther alumni in their vocation or avocation who have graduated in the last 15 years.

May 28, 2025
Married couple smiles at the camera

These funds may be used for medical, dental or vision expenses, emergency travel expenses, textbooks or other course materials.

April 10, 2025
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“For the tenth year in a row, the Luther College community has shown the strength of our commitment to each other and to the value of Luther’s ongoing impact on their lives,” said Luther President Brad Chamberlain.

March 7, 2025