Rebecca Nagle to speak on “Justice on Native Land” at Luther College’s 2024 Farwell Distinguished Lecture

Rebecca Nagle head shot

Author of the new book “By the Fire We Carry” (release date Sept. 10), Nagle is an award-winning writer, podcaster, advocate and citizen of the Cherokee Nation.

September 6, 2024
Lise Kildegaard stands with a classroom of students

Five long-serving faculty members who retired this summer reminisce about the extraordinary students who motivated their work. 

September 3, 2024
Three blue and white cans of beer display an attractive design.

Luther and Pulpit Rock Brewing Company have entered into a collaboration, where proceeds from designated craft beers will benefit the college. Pulpit Rock becomes the official craft beer of the college.

August 30, 2024
Members of Ailey II dance troupe

Luther College is proud to announce the 2024-25 Center Stage Series, which annually presents outstanding performances to uplift, inspire and expand your world. Season tickets are available now for six exciting performances by international artists.

August 6, 2024
3 students wearing hard hats and holding sledgehammers

Surrounded by more than 90 prospective student-athletes and their families, Luther College current student-athletes broke a wall to mark the launch of construction on the $24 million Gerdin Fieldhouse for Athletics and Wellness.

August 5, 2024
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Luther’s selection for membership in the FirstGen Forward Network was based on the college’s demonstrated commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation college students. 

August 1, 2024
Portrait of Kay bronsheteyn

Kay Bronshteyn has joined Luther College as the director of Preus Library. A long-time library administrator with experience across a wide range of institutions, Bronshteyn comes to Decorah most recently from serving as the associate director for research and engagement at world-renowned Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida.

June 7, 2024
An artists rendering of the entrance to Luther's proposed new Gerdin Fieldhouse.

“As we approached the Board of Regents for approval of the final plans, we took the opportunity to think bigger,” said President Jenifer K. Ward.

June 5, 2024
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There is extended time this year to complete paperwork for scholarships, which will substantially reduce the cost of going to college.

June 4, 2024
Students sit at a table with a blue tablecloth, smiling and showing off their thank you notes.

The receipt of one of the largest planned gift commitments in college history has lifted Luther College to its greatest single year of fund-raising.

May 17, 2024