Category: Student Story

Gideon Armah-Amissah

“To be selected is humbling and a sign of trustworthiness and stewardship,” said Gideon Armah-Amissah, an economics major from Columbus, Georgia. 

May 26, 2026
Luther College student stands for a photo inside the greenhouse.

Sophomore QQ Khamphinit will work with villagers and school children to establish a demonstration farm in Thailand.

May 11, 2026
Four college students stand together for a group photo at an international convention

Sea Orme, Edie Meehan, Katherine Griffin and Niamh Mee are members of Luther College’s Sigma Tau Delta chapter.

May 4, 2026
archaeological specialists conduct a large-scale excavation of the ancient Roman town of Kenchreai in Greece.

Several Luther College students will join Professor Davis for the four-week summer program.

April 27, 2026
inside the control room of a college campus radio station

As one of the oldest operating radio stations in Iowa, KWLC serves as a professional environment for Luther students to gain broadcasting experience.

April 22, 2026
2026-27 Fulbright semi-finalists

Operating in over 140 countries worldwide, Fulbright is the largest and most esteemed exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government.

February 24, 2026
Kayla Will

The last time a Luther student received the award was 2021. 

February 20, 2026
Nordic Choir singers perform

“Nordic Choir has an exciting program to share with audiences from Iowa City to Orlando,” said Andrew Last, associate professor of music and director of choral activities.

January 30, 2026
a professor and students at a table, looking at computers

Nearly 570 students were named to Luther College’s Fall 2025 Dean’s List.

January 13, 2026
Andrew Last shakes hands with Juan Tony Guzmán

“Receiving [the Weston Noble Award] inspires me to keep improving my service to Luther College and to the world,” said Juan Tony Guzmán, director of the jazz program and professor of music at Luther College. “I was close to Mr. Noble since I came to the United States in 1988. Like many others, I benefited from his wisdom, generosity, kindness and humor.”

 

October 23, 2025