Category: Alumni Story

Dr. Michael Osterholm accepting the Outstanding Government Award

Dr. Michael Osterholm, class of 1975, was presented with the Outstanding Government Service Award from the American Medical Association in February. 

March 1, 2024
Luther College alum Josh Cinnamo holds up a U.S. flag

Luther College alum Josh Cinnamo, class of 2003, won a gold medal in the shot put event at the 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile with a throw of 14.93 meters.

December 19, 2023
An artist's rendering of the Birkestrand Family Court.

“Athletics is what brought me to Luther,” said Dennis Birkestrand. “They showed an interest in me when I was a high school player, and without that, I probably wouldn’t have gone to college. I feel strongly about encouraging Luther to always have a very strong athletic program.”

November 10, 2023
cheerleader at a football game

Luther College has shifted its Homecoming dates to October 25-27, 2024.

November 3, 2023
Dorothy Anderson headshot

Every five years since 1943, Dorothy (McMillen) Anderson gets dressed up and makes it over from her hometown of Mabel, Minnesota, to attend Luther College’s Homecoming and class reunions.

October 16, 2023
The 2023 Distinguished Service Award Recipients.

Luther College President Jenifer K. Ward is proud to announce the 2023 recipients of the Distinguished Service Award.

October 9, 2023
Picture of the Luther College sign

Luther College announces that three alumni will begin service on committees for the Luther College Board of Regents beginning in October.

September 29, 2023
Audrey Fashimpaur

Audrey Fashimpaur, class of 2023, studied Mandarin Chinese. She was one of 500 students – both undergraduate and graduate – from across the country selected for the program this year.

August 31, 2023
Aerial summer time photo with river in the foreground, athletic fields and academic buildings in the middle ground, and and city of Decorah in the distance.

The three Luther alumni “represent a forward-looking mindset with a love and respect for the way their own Luther experience shaped them,” said President Ward.

July 13, 2023
Two female musicians hold a banjo and a zither.

“This season highlights one of Luther’s core values: understanding ourselves and the world by being both grounded and global,” said Kristen Underwood, director of campus programming.

June 30, 2023