Category: Student Story

Two Luther College students stand outside for a photo

Jaydan Clayton ’27 received the Kuh Family “Positively Luther” Award and Ellie Goble ’28 received the Krahn Family Student Life Service Award. 

October 23, 2026
a row of college graduates stand for a photo

Among these graduates that participated in Commencement, 22% were double majors and 20% were first-generation college students.

August 7, 2026
Two college students walk on the lawn in front of a library

The Karen Julesberg Scholarship benefits first-generation students, income-eligible students and students with disabilities.

July 9, 2026
Luther College students walk to the Union for lunch

“These scholarship recipients exemplify resilience, determination, and commitment to service, community, and self,” said Jennifer Hanifl, Ed.D., director of TRIO Student Support Services.

July 1, 2026
Luther College's Phi Beta Kappa members hold up certificates for a group photo

Luther College is one of a select group of private liberal arts colleges in the United States with a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.

June 1, 2026
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