Contact Information

Michelle Volkmann
Media Relations Specialist

volkmi01@luther.edu

Phone: 563-387-1417

Luther College News

Aerial view of Luther with athletic facilities and fields

“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.

September 19, 2024
Nella in a red sundress holding yellow flowers

Winner of the 2019 Latin Grammy for Best New Artist, Nella will be a highlight of Hispanic Heritage Month at Luther. 

September 12, 2024
Rebecca Nagle head shot

Author of the new book “By the Fire We Carry” (release date Sept. 10), Nagle is an award-winning writer, podcaster, advocate and citizen of the Cherokee Nation.

September 6, 2024
Lise Kildegaard stands with a classroom of students

Five long-serving faculty members who retired this summer reminisce about the extraordinary students who motivated their work. 

September 3, 2024
Three blue and white cans of beer display an attractive design.

Luther and Pulpit Rock Brewing Company have entered into a collaboration, where proceeds from designated craft beers will benefit the college. Pulpit Rock becomes the official craft beer of the college.

August 30, 2024
A street scene of the festival with colorful flags overhead

The college is sponsoring a trip to Latino Fest in Rochester, Minn.; a keynote talk by a renowned scholar of Hispanic culture, Adele Lozano; as well as film and music that celebrate Hispanic heritage.

August 26, 2024
A man stands at a buffet line with vegetables on the line.

Every day in the Luther Cafeteria, potential food waste is diverted to make rich compost to replenish the land, and prepared food that was not served is repackaged to serve food insecure people in Decorah and surrounding areas. Watch a video that highlights how the college is reducing food waste, motivated by its commitment to environmental and civic sustainability. 

August 6, 2024
Members of Ailey II dance troupe

Luther College is proud to announce the 2024-25 Center Stage Series, which annually presents outstanding performances to uplift, inspire and expand your world. Season tickets are available now for six exciting performances by international artists.

August 6, 2024
3 students wearing hard hats and holding sledgehammers

Surrounded by more than 90 prospective student-athletes and their families, Luther College current student-athletes broke a wall to mark the launch of construction on the $24 million Gerdin Fieldhouse for Athletics and Wellness.

August 5, 2024
Group of smiling students at a table

Luther’s selection for membership in the FirstGen Forward Network was based on the college’s demonstrated commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation college students. 

August 1, 2024

Contact Information

Michelle Volkmann
Media Relations Specialist

volkmi01@luther.edu

Phone: 563-387-1417