Luther College News

Luther College presents the exhibit "RACE: Are We So Different?" as an educational opportunity and the kick-off event to a year-long conversation on racism. Experience the opening of the award-winning exhibit 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, in the Center for the Arts atrium on Luther's campus.

As the “crisis at the US-Mexico border†makes news headlines daily, Luther College welcomes author Francisco Cantú to give the Opening Convocation address, "Finding Humanity at the Border."

Dr. Rebecca Shaw '71, originally from Decorah, was named a 2019 Women of Influence Honoree by Business Record. Read how Shaw's liberal arts education contributed to her success as a mentor and professional.

Kelly Sharp, assistant professor of Africana Studies and History, was awarded the Melvin E. Bradford Dissertation Prize at the annual meeting of the St. George Tucker Society.

Four Luther College students got a real-world experience in politics and policy this summer. The Luther College Platform Chapter took part in the Platform Convention 2019 in Washington, D.C.

Luther College is receiving more than $9,000 to review, preserve and protect their humanities collections that include fine art, archives, textiles, rare books and other special collections.

Luther College alumna, Sue Rothmeyer '81, was elected secretary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America by the 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly.

The Luther College Community Music School (LCMMS) is gearing up for its second year. LCCMS was designed to help students of all ages and levels of experience to expand their musical skills while, at the same time, creating practical teaching experiences for college music education and music majors.

The 2019 team wrestling camps at Luther College have come to a close. Directed by Luther Head Wrestling Coach, Dave Mitchell, the athletic camps have grown into some of the largest and most recognized in the Midwest.

Luther College faculty and students are closely examining how Freeport residents were affected by the 2016 floods in an effort to enhance flood resilience in the community.