Category: Announcement
Not only does the federally funded program help first-generation and income-eligible students access financial aid and career advice, it also provides a strong support system on campus to guide students through their college careers and launch them into the next stages of their lives.
“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.”
Luther College has shifted its Homecoming dates to October 25-27, 2024.
The framework addresses the college’s need to expand its reach, align its resources and strengthen its organization.
Luther College will host Anne Beate Hovind, who specializes in commissioning public art projects and developing public spaces in Norway, for the lecture Designing Trust through Future Literacy at 2 p.m., Oct. 21, in the Center for Faith and Life’s Concert Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
Luther College’s website, luther.edu, won the coveted Best University Website award at the 2023 WebAwards. The annual awards ceremony honors excellence in website design and building.
Luther College’s Justin M. Sprung, an assistant professor of psychology, co-authored Personnel Psychology, a comprehensive and accessible textbook that delves into the psychological principles behind human resource practices.
Luther College announces that three alumni will begin service on committees for the Luther College Board of Regents beginning in October: Mark Lovelace, class of 1996, Andrew Carney, class of 2001, and Lisa Small Steinbauer, class of 1988. As committee members, they will contribute their expertise on resource development and management, investment and campus life.
President Jenifer K. Ward has announced the appointment of Bill Smith as vice president for communication, beginning Oct. 16. At Luther, Smith will serve as the head of the newly constituted Division of Communication, encompassing the offices of marketing and communications as well as campus programming.
Luther College is expanding its scholarships and awards offered to students who enroll starting next fall. The new awards include increased amounts for academic merit scholarships and a new scholarship for first-generation students. These changes, which are available to both first-year and transfer students, are meant to broaden the accessibility of a Luther education by keeping tuition affordable.