Category: Student Story

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
Luther College students at Decorah Pride Parade

A keynote lecture exploring the intersections between the queer and disability communities will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29.

October 10, 2025
Group of people gather for a photo in front of the red barn at Seed Savers Exchange farm.

“This dashboard allows us to look at our sales history and make data-informed decisions,” said Meredith Burks of Seed Savers Exchange.

September 23, 2025
college students and their professor look at computer screen

Remote sensing technology is a growing movement in archaeology to adopt non-invasive methods.

August 26, 2025
woman walking in Broken Kettle Grasslands Preserve

McGee also received the Kuh Family “Positively Luther” Award.

August 19, 2025
bell at Luther College campus

Every five years, TRIO programs across the country compete nationally for continued funding.

August 1, 2025