Luther College News

“We are pleased to announce that fall enrollment shows a 6.6 percent increase in the first-year class compared to last year, and we are also pleased to see positive change in rankings across a wide range of national indicators,” President Jenifer K. Ward said.

Luther is the first college in the United States founded by Norwegian immigrants. Events in October will celebrate the book’s release and offer free copies. 

For the 2024–25 academic year, Moriarty will receive $10,000 from the Thomas D. Rossing Fund for Physics Education.

Founded more than 25 years ago, Imani Winds have led both a revolution and evolution of the wind quintet through their vibrant performances, bold programming and imaginative collaborations.

Luther College is celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month in October with a guest speaker, a film showing and participation in Decorah Pride Week events.

Since 2006, NSF grants have allowed Professor Todd Pedlar and Luther students to participate in international collaborations that conduct research in elementary particle physics. 

“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.

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

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.

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