Category: Athletics

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.

“Thank you for investing in our student-athletes and the Gerdin Fieldhouse,” said Athletic Director Megan Wilson.

Luther College’s sixth annual One Team Day is Thursday, Nov. 20. “It marks an exciting milestone in the Gerdin Fieldhouse renovation,” said Amanda Bailey, head women’s basketball coach. “You’ve seen the progress and construction all year. Now, we’re inviting the entire Luther community to help us finish this project strong.”

Professor of Management Rob Larson was elected to be the NCAA’s Division III Management Council’s chair at the July meeting of the Management Council. The Management Council reports directly to the Presidents Council and handles the implementation of policies adopted by the Association’s Board of Governors and Division III Presidents Council.

“In Megan Wilson, Luther College and Norse athletics has found a strategic leader that will make an immediate impact on the culture of excellence and achievement that we are building together,” President Brad Chamberlain said. 

“Luther was honored to receive an invitation from the Midwest Conference, and we look forward to joining the league in 2026,” said President Brad Chamberlain.

“My culture within the Luther women’s program will be built with the cornerstones of faith, family and fight,” Timmerman said. 

Hartl will continue in her dual role until the selection of the next Norse AD.

Funds raised on Nov. 21 will provide critical operating support for Luther’s 22 intercollegiate teams and 500 Norse student-athletes.

“With both the NCAA and the American Rivers Conference set to add women’s wrestling as a championship, the moment to join in is now,” Athletic Director Renae Hartl said.