Category: Faculty Story

college student works in the lab as part of the gray fox study.

The gray fox population is declining across the Midwest; Dawn Reding, associate professor of biology at Luther College, is trying to understand why. She’s leading part of the lab work of a multi-state study, which includes Iowa, Indiana and Illinois, on gray foxes. 

May 13, 2024
Head shot of Christine Cruzvergara wearing a magenta shirt

Cruzvergara is recognized as an agent of change and an expert on strategies that create equitable student career success outcomes.

March 15, 2024
Hongxiao Yu took her students to local businesses, like Pulpit Rock Brewery, as part of her curriculum.

Hongxiao Yu, assistant professor of management at Luther College, won the inaugural Excellence in Collaboration Award this year for forging connections between the college and Decorah businesses like Impact Coffee, Pulpit Rock Brewery and the Landing Market.

February 14, 2024
professional headshot of Hongxiao Yu

Luther College’s Hongxiao Yu, assistant professor of management, is the first recipient of the Excellence in Collaboration Award from the Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce and Luther College for her active role in helping local businesses. 

January 23, 2024
Picture taken during recent Model UN meet

Twenty-three students from Luther College Model U.N. attended the conference, with some representing Malta and others representing Niger. 

January 15, 2024
a close-up photo of Mark Potvin conducting student musicians during Christmas at Luther performance

Dr. Mark Potvin, conductor of Norskkor, the Luther choir for first-year tenors and basses, will crisscross Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin engaging choral communities and high school music programs as the #NorskkorNomad.

December 27, 2023
A blue textbook cover with the words

Elizabeth Steding, Luther College professor of German, published GDR Literature in German Curricula and Textbooks: Exploring the Legacy of GDR Authors, 1985-2015.

November 13, 2023
textbook cover

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.

October 2, 2023
cover of the textbook, Advanced Fiction

Amy Weldon, Luther College Professor of English, published “Advanced Fiction,” a textbook that offers a comprehensive and innovative guide for undergraduate students or any writer looking for direction, on Aug. 24, 2023.

 

September 20, 2023
students studying under a tree on a bench

Luther College’s website (luther.edu) received the Award of Excellence in the category Website Redesign at the 29th annual Communicator Awards. The Communicator Awards is an annual competition recognizing the best in advertising, corporate communications, public relations and design.

August 25, 2023