Luther College announces 2026-27 Center Stage Series schedule

Luther College has announced the 2026-27 Center Stage Series schedule with a special opportunity for season ticket subscribers. Patrons who purchase season tickets before Tuesday, Sept. 15, have the opportunity to purchase a reduced-price guaranteed ticket for a performance by the renowned a capella ensemble Cantus on Jan. 10, 2027, as part of Luther’s Dorian Vocal Festival.

Season tickets are available now at tickets.luther.edu. Individual ticket sales start Monday, Aug. 10.

“The upcoming 2026-27 Center Stage Series continues Luther’s tradition of bringing a wide variety of performances to our corner of northeast Iowa. You’ll see world-class talent without having to travel to a metropolitan area,” said Susan Potvin, director of programming and outreach at Luther.

All Center Stage Series performances are held in the Center for Faith and Life (CFL) at Luther College. The CFL houses the college’s main performance hall and hosts many of the events central to life at Luther. As part of the Center Stage Series, Luther College will host a special showcase event on April 17, 2027, to celebrate 50 years of the CFL.

“We will showcase talent from the Luther community, highlight memorable occasions from the last five decades and reflect on the CFL’s central role on the campus, within the Decorah community and for the thousands of people who enter its doors every year,” Potvin said. “The Center for Faith and Life is the heart of Luther College, and the space truly lives up to its name as a hub of memories.”

2026-27 Center Stage Series schedule

Broadway’s Next Hit Musical, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 12. Master improvisers gather audience suggestions and create a spontaneous evening of music, comedy and laughter. The audience votes for their favorite improvised song and then watches as the cast turns this song into a full-blown, improvised musical. Every show is unique and personalized to the audience.

Seraph Brass, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 30. Now in its 12th season, Seraph Brass showcases the excellence of women brass players. Winners of the American Prize in Chamber Music, the members of Seraph Brass are passionate about music education; several hold faculty positions at Shenandoah Conservatory, Texas State University and Texas Lutheran University. Known for commissioning works from underrepresented composers, Seraph Brass performs a wide range of music, including original transcriptions, newly commissioned works and core classics.

Gravity and Other Myths: 10,000 Hours, 7 p.m., Nov. 15. These virtuosic acrobats return to Decorah to deliver a jaw-dropping love letter to the human body and the amazing things the body lets us do each day. “Ten Thousand Hours,” set to a live soundtrack, pays tribute to the deep practice behind every perfected movement — while shocking, delighting and inspiring audiences with breathtaking acrobatics.

Center Stage Series Subscriber Bonus Performance: Cantus, 7 p.m., Jan. 10. As one of the nation’s premier vocal ensembles, this male a capella group is known for their seamless blend and powerful storytelling. Featuring two Luther grads, this group will also be working with high school students during the Dorian Vocal Festival. Public tickets will have limited availability beyond subscribers.

American Patchwork Quartet, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 12. These multicultural, world-class musicians blend timeless American folk songs with jazz sophistication, country twang, West African hypnotics and East Asian ornamentation. Together, they offer a living patchwork of traditions and perspectives that​ highlight​ the joys, sorrows and unwavering hope of a nation crafted by shared dreams and diverse histories.

Excelsis Percussion, 7 p.m., March 7. This international foursome speaks the universal language of rhythm. With repertoire spanning from classical to avant-garde, these skilled percussionists call upon traditional instruments and unconventional ones, like torn paper, to charm audiences with their catchy, fiery, dynamic and sometimes dreamy sound.

Grand and Glorious: An Evening Celebrating 50 Years of the Center for Faith and Life, 7:30 p.m., April 17. Celebrate 50 fantastic years of the Center for Faith and Life, a centerpiece of the Luther campus that’s welcomed so many meaningful performances and events over the past five decades. This evening will showcase talent from the Luther community, birthday cake and memories from the past.

Become a season ticket subscriber

Anyone can become a season ticket subscriber and there are several benefits available through this option. In addition to the reduced-price guaranteed ticket for the special performance on Jan. 10, 2027, season ticket subscribers receive priority seating, waive ticketing fees and receive 15% off all shows. For more information about becoming a season ticket subscriber, email tickets@luther.edu.

Season subscribers have the first opportunity to renew each year. Current subscribers should respond by Sept. 15 to retain or select new seats.

Tickets for individual shows will go on sale on Monday, Aug. 10 at tickets.luther.edu. Groups of 10 or more to any individual show receive a 15% discount. For those interested in this offer, please email tickets@luther.edu.

Center Stage student matinees

The Center Stage Series also offers matinees for school groups and families.

School Show: The Magic School Bus – Lost in the Solar System, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Nov. 17. When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip! But when rivalries old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solar system. Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation presented by TheaterWorks USA and based on the original book series.

School Show: The Boy Who Cried Wolf, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., March 16. This heartwarming tale brings the Aesop fable to life with unforgettable songs and delightful characters. Join an endearing boy, his funny family, hilarious sheep, a scary wolf or two, and a village of knitters with fingers flicking, needles clicking and music rollicking! This wonderful show is sure to bring joy to young children and their families.

To reserve tickets for a matinee performance, contact Bradley Phillips at phillibr@luther.edu or 563-387-1293. Financial assistance may be available for tickets and transportation for qualifying school groups; please inquire at programming@luther.edu. Additional community members are welcome as space allows.

Center Stage Dinner Series

The Center Stage Dinner Series offers a gourmet three-course dinner before each show in the Peace Dining Room, overlooking the lower campus and the Upper Iowa River. Beer and wine are available for purchase.

Information for the dinner series can also be found at tickets.luther.edu, with menus posted two weeks before the corresponding events. Luther chefs can easily accommodate dietary restrictions when notified in advance.

Sponsors make the series possible

The Center Stage Series is made possible by the generous support of major season sponsors, including Bon Appétit Management Company, Luther College Brass Symposium, WinnMed, Dorian Festivals and Summer Camps, Decorah Bank and Trust, Minnesota Public Radio, and the Luther College Music Department.

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Diego Rodriguez named Luther College’s director of student activities and leadership

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Diego Rodriguez, director of student activities and leadership

Luther College Dean of Students Julie Thornton announced that Diego Rodriguez has been named the college’s director of student activities and leadership.

“Diego brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in supporting students at a variety of higher education institutions, NASA and student affairs. His most recent experience at the University of Iowa, coupled with his time at Texas A&M and Grinnell, will help us to continue to strengthen student support and student engagement,” Thornton said.

Before joining Luther, Rodriguez served as the director of multicultural and international student support and engagement at the University of Iowa. In this role, he provided leadership to more than 40 clubs and student organizations and multiple cultural centers across campus. He advised student leaders, supported student leadership development initiatives, and helped them navigate university policies, develop programming and cultivate inclusive and impactful communities.

Rodriguez was the assistant director for educational programs at the Institute of Data Science at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. He designed and proposed credit-bearing education and workforce development programs. He also strengthened partnerships across the university, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities.

At Grinnell College, Rodriguez led the college’s employer engagement and internship program and developed strategic recruitment initiatives to connect Grinnell students with career opportunities.

Earlier in his career, Rodriguez held several leadership roles with NASA and managed national education and workforce development initiatives for the national space agency.

Rodriguez earned a Master of Education in Differentiated Instruction at Concordia University-Texas in Austin, Texas, and a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration at Concordia University-Wisconsin in Mequon, Wisconsin. He received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Bluffton College in Bluffton, Ohio.

Rodriguez joined the student life team on Wednesday, July 8.

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The Fulbright U.S. Student Program selected 2026 Luther College graduate Sophia Chadima to be an English teaching assistant in the Czech Republic for the 2026-27 academic year.

July 15 2026

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

July 9 2026

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Sophia Chadima ’26 receives Fulbright award

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program has selected 2026 Luther College graduate Sophia Chadima of Swisher, Iowa, to be an English teaching assistant (ETA) in the Czech Republic for the 2026-27 academic year. Close to 2,000 recent college graduates, graduate students and early career professionals nationwide receive Fulbright awards to teach and study abroad each year.

2026 Luther College graduate Sophia Chadima

Sophia Chadima

“I look forward to experiencing the Czech lifestyle and culture through the unique opportunities provided to me through this award,” Chadima said.

Chadima graduated from Luther with a major in environmental policy and a minor in Spanish. She applied to be a teaching assistant in the Czech Republic because of her deep connection to the country.

“My dad’s family is 100 percent Czech. Much of my childhood holidays consisted of family gatherings at my grandparents’ house, making kolaches and rohlíky, traditional Czech pastries and breads,” Chadima said.

In 2023, Chadima’s grandmother organized and led a family genealogy tour in the Czech Republic. This experience inspired Chadima to apply for a Fulbright award.

“During this time, we explored towns and visited houses that shared the same address as my distant ancestors,” she said. “I am excited to return to this beautiful country for a longer period, and to create meaningful connections with both the students and the community.”

During her time at Luther, Chadima was involved with a variety of activities and organizations. She was a member of the Collegiate Chorale for three years and worked on campus at the Center for Sustainable Communities for four years. In May 2024 and May 2025, she was a student coordinator for the Move Out Mindfully initiative, which encourages Luther students to donate items from their dorm rooms instead of throwing them away at the end of the spring semester.

Chadima was a summer student researcher working on the Regenerating Soil and Community project in 2024 and 2025.

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Sophia Chadima and her family members take a photo in a park near the village of Odlochovice in the Czech Republic.

“I worked with professors Rachel Brummel, Laura Peterson, Jodi Enos-Berlage and Gwen Strand, along with other students, to help share soil and agriculture education with women landowners. This interdisciplinary project combines in-field soil sampling, lab tests, and social science research techniques, such as conducting and analyzing interviews, into one cohesive project,” she said.

In 2024, Chadima was one of three students who helped to create the Luther Bike Council. The council works to educate students on campus about bike safety and organizes group rides around Decorah.

While studying at Luther, Chadima took the opportunity to study away through three different January term courses. She also studied in Malta for a semester.

“Traveling through Luther opened my eyes to different cultures and worldviews. It also helped inspire me and gave me the confidence to apply for the Fulbright ETA program,” she said. “I highly encourage students to travel during their time at Luther.”

After her year in the Czech Republic, Chadima plans to pursue a master’s degree in environmental studies, soil science or environmental policy.

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

July 9 2026

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Timothy Peter ’86 will lead the Nordic Choir domestic tour in January 2027 and the Nordic Choir international tour in June 2027.

July 6 2026

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Luther College students awarded Karen Julesberg Scholarships

Five Luther College students have each been awarded a $1,000 Karen Julesberg Scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year. The recipients are Alyssa Connelly, Hattie Miller, Yves Muhire, Yasmin Ramadan and Emily Righter.

“These scholarship recipients exemplify resilience, determination and commitment to service, community and self,” said Jennifer Hanifl, Ed.D., director of TRIO Student Support Services. “The selection process was highly competitive. These students demonstrate exceptional perseverance, a deep appreciation for the value of a liberal arts education, and a genuine desire to use their education to create meaningful change in their communities.”

The Karen Julesberg Scholarship benefits first-generation students, income-eligible students and students with disabilities involved in the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program at Luther College. TRIO SSS is a federally funded program, and Luther College has sponsored TRIO programs for more than 50 years. The program serves 165 students annually.

While the TRIO SSS program is federally funded, the scholarships are funded by private donations. Karen Julesberg ’60 of Madison, Wisconsin, has sponsored this scholarship since 2012.

“When I was considering the many worthwhile opportunities that support Luther students and programs, it took me some time to select one that not only fit my interests but also touched my heart,” Julesberg said. “Once I learned about TRIO with its variety of activities designed to support income-eligible and first-generation students, my choice was easy.”

Hanifl expressed Luther’s gratitude for Julesberg’s generosity.

“This scholarship represents an investment in students whose potential extends far beyond the classroom, so they can remain focused on achieving their educational goals and preparing for lives of purpose, leadership and service,” Hanifl said. “We are incredibly proud of each recipient and grateful to Karen Julesberg, whose support makes opportunities like this possible.”

Alyssa Connelly ’29, a sophomore from Harpers Ferry, Iowa, is majoring in elementary education and plans to be a special education teacher after graduation. Connelly is a student-athlete on the women’s golf team. Her hobbies include diamond art and puzzles. She enjoys her work-study position in Marty’s in the lower level of the Dahl Centennial Union at Luther.

Hattie Miller ’29, a sophomore from Elma, Iowa, is double-majoring in accounting and communication studies. Miller is treasurer of the Stitches and Threads Club, a student organization where students share their passion for fiber arts like knitting, crocheting and embroidery. She is involved with the Council for Faith and Life and sings with Aurora – one of Luther’s choral ensembles. Her career ambition is to work as an accountant.

Yves Muhire ’27, a senior from Saint Paul, Minnesota, is double-majoring in anthropology and international studies, and minoring in sociology. Muhire is a Diversity and Ethnic Representative with Luther’s Student Senate and was selected for the Lambda Alpha National Anthropology Honor Society. He is a member of the men’s soccer team and participates in Model UN. He intends to pursue a career in public policy.

Yasmin Ramadan ’27, a junior from Moorhead, Minnesota, is majoring in social work. Ramadan is involved with the Black Student Union, the Social Work Association, the Luther College Hearing Board and the Decorah Community Free Clinic. She is also a community volunteer in Postville. Through her campus work-study job, she is a student manager at both Marty’s and Nordic Brew. Ramadan also works as an activity assistant at Barthell Eastern Star Home in Decorah. After graduation, Ramadan intends to pursue a career in child welfare.

Emily Righter ’27, a junior from Wellman, Iowa, is majoring in neuroscience. As a French horn player, Righter participates in both the Luther College Symphonic Band and Horn Seminar. She enjoys her work-study job as a TRIO SSS peer coach and student office assistant. Righter intends to pursue a career as a clinical trial coordinator.

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Timothy Peter named interim director of choral activities

Luther College Provost Pam Bacon recently announced that Timothy Peter will serve as visiting professor of music, interim director of choral activities, interim conductor of Nordic Choir, and interim Christmas at Luther artistic director for the 2026-27 academic year. Peter will also lead the Nordic Choir domestic tour in January 2027 and the Nordic Choir international tour in June 2027. His appointment is effective July 6.

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Timothy Peter

“We are excited that Dr. Peter accepted our invitation to return and provide leadership to two of Luther’s signature music experiences in Christmas at Luther and Nordic Choir,” Bacon said. “Since his announcement to campus and our Nordic alumni, I’ve heard great things about his previous years at Luther, and I’m looking forward to his contributions to our faculty.”

Peter graduated with a degree in music education from Luther College in 1986. After earning his Doctoral of Musical Arts from the University of Arizona, Peter returned to Luther as a faculty member in the music department in 1991. In addition to serving as a conductor of Norskkor, Collegiate Chorale and Cathedral Choir, Peter was conductor and artistic coordinator of Christmas at Luther between 1991 and 2006. He was head of Luther’s Music Department from 2007 to 2011.

In 2012, Peter was appointed director of choral activities and professor of music at Stetson University in DeLand, Florida. In that position, Peter conducted the Stetson Concert Choir, which is the university’s touring upperclass ensemble. He also conducted the Hatter Choir and the Stetson Choral Union and taught conducting and repertoire courses. In addition to his work as a faculty member, Peter served as dean of the School of Music at Stetson from 2018-2021.

Besides Peter’s national and international conducting engagements, his Luther choirs and Stetson choirs have been invited to perform at state, regional and national American Choral Directors Association conferences, and at the Florida Music Education Association conferences.

Peter retired from Stetson University in May 2026.

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Five Luther alumni will join the Luther College Board of Regents in October.

July 2 2026

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“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

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Luther College Board of Regents elects Shannon Duval to be next chairperson

Luther College President Brad Chamberlain recently announced that the Luther College Board of Regents unanimously elected Shannon Duval, a 1995 Luther graduate, to serve as the board’s next chairperson. Chamberlain also announced that five Luther alumni, Ann Bentdahl, Michael Gerdin, Mark Jensen, Lee Valenta and Cassandra Warner, will join the Luther College Board of Regents in the fall.

First appointed a regent in 2018, Duval has served as vice chairperson since 2022. She is senior vice president and enterprise chief philanthropy officer for Advocate Health in Castle Rock, Colorado. As chairperson for the Luther College Board of Regents, she replaced J. Robert (Bob) Paulson, a 1978 Luther graduate. Paulson has been the board’s chair since 2022.

“While I am honored to be entrusted with the role of chairperson, most of all I am grateful for the work that Bob has done for his alma mater,” Duval said. “Bob’s years as a member of the Board of Regents were marked by steady leadership the past four years as our chairperson. His fellow regents think of him as our ‘oak tree of stability’ leading this board through transitions and challenges, and maximizing opportunities on behalf of the college.”

Dr. Mark Larson, a 1978 Luther graduate, was elected as vice chairperson. Since 1989, Larson has been a consultant in gastroenterology at Mayo Clinic, specializing in interventional endoscopy and malignant and pre-malignant gastrointestinal conditions and syndromes. Larson is a longtime member of the executive committee of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology within Mayo’s Department of Internal Medicine. He also serves as the medical director of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, which is a collection of domestic and international organizations that work collaboratively with Mayo Clinic.

With the new chairpersons in place, the board recognized the service of two outgoing regents by approving Regent Emeriti status for Paulson and Connie Plaehn, a 1975 Luther graduate.

“Both Bob and Connie have been stalwarts of our board, and they will be missed as both colleagues and friends,” Duval said.

New members — Bentdahl, Gerdin, Jensen, Valenta and Warner — will attend their first Board of Regents meeting in October.

“I am excited to welcome our new regents to the board,” Duval said. “Collectively, their impressive professional experiences and unique perspectives will contribute to the valuable work the board does in support of Luther College.”

Bentdahl, a 1985 Luther graduate, is the former president and CEO of the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF). Prior to MHIF, she had a long-standing banking career as part owner of Excel Bank Minnesota, where she served as senior vice president of the bank and president of the Excel Bank Minnesota Foundation. She formerly served on Luther’s Board of Regents for eight years (2013-2021). Her family’s philanthropic legacy is visible on campus through the Bentdahl Commons and the Bentdahl Memorial Pipe Organ in the Center for Faith and Life. She established the Bentdahl Award for Excellence in Nursing at Luther College, and her parents, Ray Bentdahl, a 1959 Luther graduate, and Shirley (Klingsheim) Bentdahl, a 1959 Luther graduate, established scholarships for students attending Luther College as well.

Gerdin, a 1992 Luther graduate, is the chairman, president and CEO of Heartland Express headquartered in North Liberty, Iowa. The Gerdin family has a transformative philanthropic relationship with Luther College, underscored by a historic $10 million lead gift in 2023 for the renovation of the Regents Center, now known as the Gerdin Fieldhouse for Athletics and Wellness.

Jensen, a 2007 Luther graduate, is the president of Viking State Bank and Trust in Decorah and Waukon State Bank of Waukon, Iowa. He served on the Decorah Area Fundraising Committee for the Gerdin Fieldhouse campaign. Jensen is a member of the WinnMed Board of Trustees and the Winneshiek County Development and Tourism board.

Valenta, a 1978 Luther graduate, serves as a managing director at Cloverfields Capital Group LP and lives in Sarasota, Florida. He has remained engaged with the college through alumni activities and events over the years, and co-founded the Kirk Harbaugh Accounting Scholarship at Luther College.

Warner, a 1985 Luther graduate, recently retired as executive vice president at Weis Builders in the Twin Cities. She served as co-chair for the Regents Center Fundraising Committee, the group that kicked off the fundraising efforts for the Gerdin Fieldhouse.

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Luther College announces Steven Mark Anderson Scholarship recipients

Seven Luther College students have been awarded a $1,000 Steven Mark Anderson Scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year. The recipients are Aaron Claxton, Eleanor Dickson, Emma Hansing, Kenna McGee, Avery Potter, Aiyana Taipe and Ren Talerico.

“These scholarship recipients exemplify resilience, determination, and commitment to service, community, and self. The selection process was highly competitive and considered not only students’ academic achievement, but also their leadership, service to others, personal experiences, career aspirations, and challenges they have navigated on their path to earning a college degree,” said Jennifer Hanifl, Ed.D., director of TRIO Student Support Services.

The Steven Mark Anderson Scholarship benefits first-generation college students, income-eligible students, and students with disabilities involved in the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program at Luther College. TRIO SSS provides customized support and comprehensive programming that fosters students’ academic success, personal development, and community engagement.

The federally-funded program has been available at Luther for more than 50 years and TRIO SSS serves approximately 165 students annually. While the TRIO SSS program is federally-funded, the scholarships are funded by private donations.

The Steven Mark Anderson Scholarship was established in 2001 by Lloyd and Kathy Anderson of Ames, Iowa, in memory of their son, Pastor Steven Mark Anderson, who graduated from Luther in 1985.

“We are incredibly proud of each recipient and grateful to Lloyd and Kathy Anderson, whose support, in memory of their son, Pastor Steven Mark Anderson, makes opportunities like this possible,” Hanifl said. “These students demonstrate exceptional perseverance, a deep appreciation for the value of a liberal arts education, and a genuine desire to use their education to create meaningful change in their communities. This scholarship represents an investment in students whose potential extends far beyond the classroom, so they can remain focused on achieving their educational goals and preparing for lives of purpose, leadership and service.”

Aaron Claxton ’28, a junior from Cottage Grove, Minnesota, is majoring in Spanish and music. He is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD), a national honor society that recognizes first-year students who achieve outstanding academic success. He is a member of Cathedral Choir and Organ Studio and enjoys being a collaborative pianist and playing for juries. He works as a tutor for students in music theory/ear training and Spanish. In his spare time, Claxton tunes pianos for Luther’s music department. Claxton plans to pursue graduate school in the future.

Eleanor Dickson ’27, a senior from Guttenberg, Iowa, is majoring in economics and minoring in philosophy. She is a staff writer for the Luther College Chips student newspaper and a member of the Business Club. Dickson received the Women’s Swimming and Diving Norse Award for the 2025-2026 season. During the summer, she works on a flower farm.

Emma Hansing ’27, a senior from Cortland, Illinois, is majoring in neuroscience and minoring in art. Through her on-campus work-study job at the Luther College Makerspace, Hansing helps students to bring their ideas to life. She is a member of Tau Delta Gamma. After college, Hansing plans to work as a physician assistant specializing in neuroscience.

Kenna McGee ’27, a senior from Eldridge, Iowa, is double-majoring in economics and environmental studies and minoring in Spanish. McGee volunteers with Luther’s Energy and Water Task Group, the Campus Garden Revitalization project, the Sustainable Foods Task Force, the northeast Iowa chapter of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby and the Decorah Community Food Pantry. She is an assistant coach for the Decorah High School girls soccer team and coaches various youth soccer teams for the Decorah United Soccer Club. In 2025, McGee received an honorable mention for the Udall Undergraduate Scholarship, a national scholarship awarded to future leaders in environmental, Tribal public policy and health care fields. She was the recipient of the Kuh Positively Luther Award, which recognizes students whose character, leadership and active participation in co-curricular activities enhance the quality of campus life. McGee is currently completing a yearlong internship as an energy analyst for the Clean Energy Districts of Iowa. Her intended career path is to become an environmental economist or work in the private sector with a focus upon sustainability and the environment.

Avery Potter ’28, a junior from Newton, Iowa, is majoring in social work and psychology. She is the secretary for Norse Against Sexual Assault and the fundraising chair for Tau Delta Gamma. During the academic year, Potter works as a barista at Nordic Brew on campus. In the summer, she is a server at a steakhouse in Newton. After Luther, Potter plans to complete a master of social work program and become a mental health therapist for teens and young adults.

Aiyana Taipe ’27, a senior from Burnsville, Minnesota, is majoring in sociology and minoring in Spanish. She has a work study job at the Luther Book Shop. She is a member of Alpha Beta Psi (ABY) and helps to organize service-oriented events, such as the Stride Through Their Story 5K. She serves on the TRIO Leadership Council and is a member of the Performing Arts Committee at Luther. Taipe intends to pursue graduate school and earn a master’s degree in human resources.

Ren Talerico ’27, a senior from Madison, Wisconsin, is majoring in elementary education and minoring in art. In addition to being a member of the women’s swimming and diving team, Talerico enjoys volunteering with Luther’s Caf to Community program. She is the vice president of PALS, a student-led mentorship organization that pairs Luther students with Decorah elementary and middle school students. After college, Talerico plans to work as an elementary education teacher.

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Luther College announces spring 2026 Dean’s List

Luther College’s spring 2026 Dean’s List includes 535 students, with 60 first-years, 126 sophomores, 134 juniors and 215 seniors. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale and must complete at least 12 credit hours with 10 hours of conventional grades (A, B, C, D). 

Beka Abesadze, Sophomore, Tbilisi, Georgia

Saba Abesadze, Sophomore, Tbilisi, Georgia

Kael Adkins, First-year, Aurora, Illinois

Aspen Ahrenholz, Junior, Vinton, Iowa

Jacob Aji, Sophomore, Iowa City, Iowa

Omotola Akingba, Junior, Mahikeng, Soafrica

Abdullah Ali, Junior, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Jake Althaus, Senior, Durango, Iowa

Samuel Amundson, Junior, St. Paul, Minnesota

Jeremy Andera, Senior, Cresco, Iowa

Clara Anderson, First-year, Mankato, Minnesota

Madilynne Anderson, First-year, Oxford, Iowa

Karlton Anderson, Senior, Baxter, Minnesota

Rose Anderson, Senior, Oregon, Wisconsin

Micah Anderson, Senior, Elko New Market, Minnesota

Simon Argue, Sophomore, Oronoco, Minnesota

Ethan Arndt, Junior, Northfield, Minnesota

Harrison Arnold, Senior, Marion, Iowa

Aayush Aryal, Senior, Kathmandu, Nepal

Conor Baesemann, Junior, Pleasanton, California

Thomas Baker-Trinity, Sophomore, Shoreview, Minnesota

Kylie Bakke, Senior, Urbandale, Iowa

Melanie Baltz, First-year, Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Reece Barloon, Senior, Waucoma, Iowa

Anna Bartsch, Senior, Nerstrand, Minnesota

Natalie Beaver, Senior, Hayfield, Minnesota

Valentijn Belder, Sophomore, Rotterdam, Netherlands

Sonja Bell, Senior, Hudson, Wisconsin

Vienna Bell, Junior, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Nathan Benish, Junior, Plymouth, Minnesota

Duncan Benjamin, First-year, Kansas City, Missouri

Jackson Bennett, Sophomore, Milan, Illinois

Sophia Bennett, Sophomore, Dike, Iowa

Walker Bennett, Senior, Des Moines, Iowa

Michael Benoit, Senior, Port Byron, Illinois

Josie Bergler, Senior, Utica, Minnesota

Rojan Bidari, Junior, Kathmandu, Nepal

Sofia Biedermann, Junior, Oronoco, Minnesota

Phoebe Billingslea, Junior, Missoula, Montana

Matthew Binsfeld, Senior, Elk River, Minnesota

Reid Bjerke, Senior, Spring Grove, Minnesota

Lydia Blomberg, Senior, Plymouth, Minnesota

Jordan Blowers, Sophomore, Kenyon, Minnesota

Prodige Bobongo Mazz, Senior, , Congo

Andrea Bock, Senior, Medford, Minnesota

Uwen Boettcher, Junior, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Rachel Borchardt, Senior, Clarksville, Iowa

Natalie Brandenburg, Junior, Lake Mills, Iowa

Keiller Breva, Sophomore, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Addison Brey, Junior, Plain, Wisconsin

Catherine Bright, Sophomore, Des Moines, Iowa

Eleanor Brown, Senior, La Crosse, Wisconsin

Sophia Brown, Sophomore, North Liberty, Iowa

Oliver Brummel, Sophomore, Decorah, Iowa

Jacob Bruns, Junior, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Jack Buchanan, Junior, Macomb, Illinois

Addison Buchheit, First-year, Monona, Iowa

Rylie Bucklin, Junior, Marion, Iowa

Megan Bumpus, Senior, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Alexander Burdzy, Senior, Algonquin, Illinois

Caleb Burke, Junior, Waukee, Iowa

Libby Bygd, Senior, Boyceville, Wisconsin

Kayla Byrne, Junior, Stewartville, Minnesota

Grant Carder, Senior, Adel, Iowa

Hailey Carlson, Senior, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Abigail Carroll, Senior, St. Michael, Minnesota

Ethan Casper, Sophomore, Cresco, Iowa

Liam Chamberlain, First-year, Decorah, Iowa

Drew Chamberlain, Senior, Decorah, Iowa

L’Engle Charis-Carlson, Senior, Iowa City, Iowa

Zayden Charity, Sophomore, Powder Springs, Georgia

Abhinav Chaulagai, Sophomore, Kathmandu, Nepal

Allison Christensen, Junior, Johnston, Iowa

Benjamin Christenson, Junior, Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Caleb Christiansen, Senior, Asbury, Iowa

Anastasia Cicala, Senior, Chisinau, Moldova

Ethan Claire, Junior, Rochester, Minnesota

Aaron Clark, Senior, Bellevue, Washington

Aaron Claxton, Junior, Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Jaydan Clayton, Senior, Evansville, Indiana

Isabelle Clements, Junior, Russellville, Arkansas

William Coffey, Senior, Niagara, Wisconsin

Sofia Colavita, Sophomore, Scottsdale, Arizona

Olivia Colchin, First-year, St. Paul, Minnesota

Camryn Comstock, First-year, Ridgeland, Wisconsin

Alyssa Connelly, Sophomore, Harpers Ferry, Iowa

Lauren Conner-Dieter, Senior, Madison, Wisconsin

Aime Consolateur, Senior, Ngarama, Rwanda

Abraham Conway, Junior, Calmar, Iowa

Roberto Coral Gomez, First-year, Benito Juarez, Mexico

Lucy Corbin, Senior, Iowa City, Iowa

Theodore Cornell, Junior, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hannah Coy, Senior, St. Paul, Minnesota

Hayley Crosland, Senior, Hanover, Minnesota

Carina Crouse, Senior, Waukee, Iowa

Zachary Cummer, Senior, Waverly, Iowa

Ava Cunningham, Senior, Albert Lea, Minnesota

Tollef Currell, Senior, St. Paul, Minnesota

Julia Da Silva Moreno, Senior, Itajai, Brazil

Joe Dahl, Junior, Chanhassen, Minnesota

Philip Dahlen, Sophomore, Rochester, Minnesota

Paige Daleiden, Senior, St. Paul, Minnesota

Bella Dassow, Senior, Woodbury, Minnesota

Samga Daulet, First-year, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Andi Davey, Sophomore, Otsego, Minnesota

Molly Debruyn, Sophomore, Traverse City, Michigan

James Deeds, Junior, West Des Moines, Iowa

Katherine Denner, Senior, Marion, Iowa

Jermaine Dizon, Senior, Charles City, Iowa

Jennifer Bakhita Do Rego Sabino, Senior, Timor-Leste

Allison Dobbins, Senior, Littleton, Colorado

Brielyn Doppler, Sophomore, Rochester, Minnesota

Maci Doty, Senior, Marengo, Iowa

Jack Dougan, First-year, Rochester, Minnesota

Clara Douglas, First-year, Appleton, Wisconsin

Zoe Drey, Senior, Clive, Iowa

Darbi Dunning, Senior, Le Sueur, Minnesota

Sergey Dutt, Senior, Plain City, Ohio

Liam Edberg, Senior, Iowa City, Iowa

Will Elias, Senior, St. Peter, Minnesota

Emma Englehart, Senior, St. Charles, Illinois

Abigail Englin, Junior, Hastings, Minnesota

Tushig Erdenebulgan, Senior, Decorah, Iowa

Chase Evans, Junior, Hamel, Minnesota

Connor Evans, Sophomore, Montgomery, Illinois

Zoey Evans, Junior, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Annika Evanson, Junior, Urbandale, Iowa

Jarlyne Felix Morel, First-year, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Avery Fisher, Junior, El Cajon, California

Owen Ford, Junior, Eagan, Minnesota

Renae Foster, Sophomore, Otsego, Minnesota

Johnny Fox, Senior, Des Moines, Iowa

Tyler Frank, Sophomore, Coralville, Iowa

Henry Franken, Senior, St. Paul, Minnesota

Annika Franzen, Senior, Decorah, Iowa

Isabell Frenzel, First-year, Andover, Minnesota

Benjamin Gabrielsson, First-year, Ankeny, Iowa

Noelle Gallucci, Sophomore, Carver, Minnesota

Oyuntugs Ganchuluun, Sophomore, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Alivia Garnatz, Sophomore, Stewartville, Minnesota

Samantha Garner, Sophomore, Le Claire, Iowa

Sarah Gay, Senior, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

Ruby Gerhard, Junior, La Crosse, Wisconsin

Lily Gibney, Sophomore, Janesville, Wisconsin

Anika Gisvold, Sophomore, Dundas, Minnesota

Elleanna Gisvold, Senior, Dundas, Minnesota

Shania Gjerdingen, First-year, Northfield, Minnesota

Bryce Glaspie, Senior, Houston, Texas

Ellie Goble, Sophomore, New Windsor, Illinois

Cassandra Goetsch, First-year, Wausau, Wisconsin

Grace Goldapp, Sophomore, Red Oak, Iowa

Ella Goodnight, Senior, Illinois City, Illinois

Gregor Gottein, Junior, Eugendorf, Austria

Ellie Greseth, Senior, St. Paul, Minnesota

Katherine Griffin, Senior, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

Neil Grube, Senior, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Addyson Hall, First-year, West Des Moines, Iowa

Colin Halverson, Senior, Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Emma Halvorsen, Junior, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Kolby Hamman, Senior, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Kazimiera Hankee, Junior, Lake Elmo, Minnesota

Penelope Hansen, Senior, St. Paul, Minnesota

Elizabeth Hanson, Sophomore, West Des Moines, Iowa

Lindsay Hanson, Senior, Morristown, Minnesota

Lucille Hanson, Senior, Nowthen, Minnesota

Andrew Harris, Junior, Stillwater, Minnesota

Olivia Haukoos, Junior, Shakopee, Minnesota

Lilly Hayden, Senior, Fulton, Illinois

Linnea Hedin, Senior, Hastings, Minnesota

Jenna Heeren, Junior, New Hampton, Iowa

Joshua Heggernes, Sophomore, Mora, Minnesota

Ella Heiks, Senior, Appleton, Wisconsin

Nathan Heil, Sophomore, New Glarus, Wisconsin

Michel Heinrich, Junior, Hannover, Germany

Eva Hemenway, Junior, Harmony, Minnesota

Liam Henry, Junior, Buckeye, Arizona

Gabriella Herbold, Senior, Urbandale, Iowa

Casey Herek, Sophomore, Houston, Minnesota

Aaron Hernandez, Senior, Chico, California

Piper Hicks, Sophomore, Grantsburg, Wisconsin

Madeline Hierlinger, First-year, St. Paul, Minnesota

Benjamin Hilgers, Senior, Madison, Wisconsin

Harrison Hilyer, Senior, Sylacauga, Alabama

Samantha Hinckley, Sophomore, Wanamingo, Minnesota

Gabriel Hiner, Junior, Decorah, Iowa

Jayce Hingtgen, Junior, Center Point, Iowa

Natalie Hoeft, Senior, Oregon, Wisconsin

Kenai Holien, Senior, Klawock, Alaska

Eva Hollingsworth, Sophomore, Platteville, Wisconsin

Anna Holm, Senior, St. Paul, Minnesota

Allison Horswill, Senior, Iowa City, Iowa

Abigail Houston, Junior, Clive, Iowa

Teia Hulshizer, Senior, Utica, Minnesota

Ella Husemann, Senior, Fairfax, Iowa

Dewa Ilg, Sophomore, Durango, Colorado

Lauren Ingram, Senior, Mantorville, Minnesota

Ibrahim Jamil, First-year, Mandi Bahauddin, Pakistan

Christelle Jean, Junior, Croix Des Bouquets, Haiti

Makaylee Jensen, Senior, North Bend, Washington

Tara Jeremiah Rajanesan, Senior, Tamil Nadu, India

Annemarie Johnson, Sophomore, Mound, Minnesota

Ava Johnson, Junior, Byron, Minnesota

Jordan Johnson, Sophomore, Blaine, Minnesota

Kate Johnson, Junior, Des Moines, Iowa

Lindley Johnson, Junior, Shakopee, Minnesota

Molly Johnson, Senior, Davenport, Iowa

Svea Johnson, Sophomore, Waconia, Minnesota

Saurya Jonchhe, Junior, Bhaktapur, Nepal

Adam Jones, Junior, Decorah, Iowa

Rowan Jordahl, Senior, Hutchinson, Minnesota

Cheyanne Jordan, Senior, Hastings, Minnesota

Noah Jorgensen, Senior, Taylor Ridge, Illinois

Isaiah Kahl, Senior, Humboldt, Iowa

Jordan Kahl, Sophomore, Humboldt, Iowa

Mansur Kasali, Junior, Ibadan, Nigeria

Ella Keller, Junior, Chester, Iowa

Anya Kennedy, First-year, Glover, Vermont

Katie Kierczynski, First-year, Geneva, Illinois

Garrett Kilgas, Senior, Brillion, Wisconsin

Suin Kim, Junior, Daegu, South Korea

Owen King, Junior, Dubuque, Iowa

Sydney Kipp, Junior, Decorah, Iowa

Lillian Kitundu, Sophomore, Des Moines, Iowa

Mary Elisabeth Kitundu, Senior, Des Moines, Iowa

Sophie Klein, Senior, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Jenna Kleven, Senior, Albert Lea, Minnesota

Mariah Klimesh, Senior, Eldora, Iowa

Kelsey Knief, Junior, Bellevue, Iowa

Natalie Koopman, Junior, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Tara Koshatka, Junior, Cresco, Iowa

Mallory Kotewa, Sophomore, Lewistown, Illinois

Eva Kraske, Senior, Rochester, Minnesota

Naomi Kravitz, Senior, Glenview, Illinois

Henry Kreckman, Junior, Oregon, Wisconsin

Keira Kreider, Junior, Ames, Iowa

Charlotte Krob, Junior, Mount Vernon, Iowa

Quinn Kruckman, Senior, Spillville, Iowa

Augustine Krueger, Sophomore, St. Michael, Minnesota

Arin Kyllo, Senior, Webster, Minnesota

Abigail Lamers, Sophomore, Hammond, Wisconsin

Grace Landmesser, Junior, Ankeny, Iowa

Elizabeth Lange, First-year, Shakopee, Minnesota

Sophia Lange, First-year, Waterloo, Iowa

Mya Larsen, Sophomore, Elkhorn, Nebraska

Parker Lau, Senior, Burlington, Iowa

Belle Le, Junior, Thanh Hoa, Vietnam

Ethan Le Moine, Junior, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Lenny Lechner, Senior, Schwaigern, Germany

AJ Lee, Senior, Long Lake, Minnesota

Eleanor Lefort, Junior, Golbey, France

Taylor Lehman, Senior, Ankeny, Iowa

Enzo Leite Mitidieri, Senior, Campinas, Brazil

Luke Leon Cobos, First-year, Cuenca, Ecuador

Raymond Li, Sophomore, Zumbrota, Minnesota

Lena Lichau, Junior, Marsberg, Germany

Elliot Lindberg, Sophomore, Danderyd, Sweden

Natasha Lipetzky, First-year, Lake Elmo, Minnesota

Agatha Lockhart, Sophomore, Boca Raton, Florida

Folabomi Longe, Junior, Abuja, Nigeria

William Lookingbill, Sophomore, Urbandale, Iowa

Jackson Loomis, Sophomore, Winona, Minnesota

Enrique Lopez Barriga, Senior, Pozuelo de Alarcon, Spain

Aitor Lopez Barriga, Senior, Madrid, Spain

Benjamin Lorence, Senior, Mason City, Iowa

Amelia Lucore, First-year, Springfield, Missouri

Julianne Lundvall, Senior, Ames, Iowa

Mia Lung, Senior, Perham, Minnesota

Que An Luong, First-year, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Dalton Luther, First-year, Aurora, Colorado

Kyla Maatta, Senior, Farmington, Minnesota

Ireland Mac Glashin, Sophomore, Stoddard, Wisconsin

Kari Makoutz, First-year, Rochester, Minnesota

Ethan Maldonado, Senior, Spillville, Iowa

Peter Manzke, Junior, Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Jakob Maret, Sophomore, Decorah, Iowa

Julianna Mascardo, Junior, Iowa City, Iowa

Mason Masche, Sophomore, Medford, Minnesota

Hannah Mason, First-year, Duluth, Minnesota

Teagan Matheson, Sophomore, Shakopee, Minnesota

Andre Matos Palavra, Junior, Ovar, Portugal

Enocentia Matsebula, Junior, Nkomazi, Soafrica

Kira McCracken, Junior, Longmont, Colorado

Owen McCredie, Senior, Bettendorf, Iowa

Juliene McDonald, Sophomore, Onalaska, Wisconsin

Norah McDonald, Junior, Wellington, Colorado

Simon McDonald, Senior, Northfield, Minnesota

Azaria McDonough, First-year, Nora Springs, Iowa

Evan McElroy, Senior, Carmichael, California

Kenna McGee, Senior, Eldridge, Iowa

Kelsey McGregor, Sophomore, Yorkville, Illinois

Brittany McKeage, Junior, Livermore, Iowa

Alannah McKibben, Sophomore, Marengo, Iowa

Natalie McNutt, Sophomore, Lena, Illinois

Lillian McRoberts, Senior, Prior Lake, Minnesota

Sean Medcalfe, Senior, Augusta, Georgia

Niamh Mee, Senior, St. Paul, Minnesota

Elizabeth Meehan, Senior, Northfield, Minnesota

Madeline Meehan, Junior, Sergeant Bluff, Iowa

Ruth Meehan, Senior, Iowa City, Iowa

Mira Melander, Junior, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Mabeline Merchant, Junior, Liberia

Ashlyn Meyer, Senior, Urbandale, Iowa

Jacob Michaelson, Senior, Iowa Falls, Iowa

Katherine Miklethun, Junior, Plymouth, Minnesota

Alek Milenkovic, First-year, Geneve, Switzerland

Jaxon Millage, Junior, Cresco, Iowa

Elijah Miller, Senior, Lake City, Minnesota

Grace Miller, Sophomore, Stewartville, Minnesota

Hattie Miller, Sophomore, Elma, Iowa

Lucianna Miller, Sophomore, Ely, Iowa

Daniel Millner, Senior, Hastings, Minnesota

Brian Mitchell, Sophomore, Titusville, Florida

Emma Mitchell, Sophomore, Lake Park, Minnesota

Chloe Moeller, Senior, Rosemount, Minnesota

Ywa Moo, Junior, St. Paul, Minnesota

Nora Moon, First-year, Maple Grove, Minnesota

Olivia Moore, Senior, Winona, Minnesota

Kendall Moritz, Sophomore, Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Sophie Morken, Senior, Mabel, Minnesota

Lawson Morris, Senior, Oskaloosa, Iowa

Nels Mortenson, Junior, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Lindsey Moseley, Senior, Roseville, Minnesota

Violet Mowrey, Senior, Iowa City, Iowa

Zoltan Mraz, Sophomore, Szigetszentmiklos, Hungary

Dylan Muhlbauer, Senior, Decorah, Iowa

Isabella Muir, Sophomore, Owatonna, Minnesota

Joseph Mulindwa, Junior, Uganda

Charles Mullin, Junior, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Timothy Munce, Junior, Andover, Minnesota

Francesco Mungari, Sophomore, Roma, Italy

Jacob Murphy, Sophomore, Fenton, Michigan

Benjamin Murr, Junior, St. Paul, Minnesota

Henry Murray, Sophomore, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Adaline Nass, First-year, Watertown, Wisconsin

Ethan Nelson, Senior, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Jacob Nelson, Sophomore, Clive, Iowa

Ryan Nelson, Junior, Farmington, Michigan

Beau Newhouse, Sophomore, Decorah, Iowa

Sarah Ngakeni, Senior, Congo

Anh Nguyen, Senior, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

Dao Duy Bao Nguyen, Senior, Dong Ha, Vietnam

Duc Nguyen, Senior, Vinh City, Vietnam

Jadelyn Nguyen, Sophomore, Shakopee, Minnesota

Jessie Nguyen, Senior, Bac Ninh, Vietnam

Khanh Linh Nguyen, Senior, Hanoi, Vietnam

Kim Anh Thy Nguyen, Senior, Catonsville, Maryland

Nhi Nguyen, Sophomore, Ha Tinh City, Vietnam

Nhi Nguyen, Sophomore, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Phuong Nguyen, Sophomore, Bien Hoa City, Vietnam

Tran Nguyen, Sophomore, Hanoi, Vietnam

Jack Nicolet, Sophomore, Prior Lake, Minnesota

Daniel Nnodim, Senior, Nigeria

Grady O’Malley, Sophomore, St. Anthony, Minnesota

Joaquin Ocana Leigh, Sophomore, Guayaquil, Ecuador

Kate Oelfke, Senior, Austin, Minnesota

Cadence Okerman, First-year, New Ulm, Minnesota

Isabella Oligney-Estill, Sophomore, Galesburg, Illinois

Ellis Olson, Junior, Yorkville, Illinois

Hailey Olson, Sophomore, Holmen, Wisconsin

Carisa Oman, First-year, Richland Center, Wisconsin

Annisten Ondrashek, Sophomore, Calmar, Iowa

Grace Orme, Senior, Seattle, Washington

Emily Overturf, Sophomore, Urbana, Iowa

Zion Oyelude, Junior, Plainfield, Illinois

Molly Paffenroth, First-year, Sherwood, Wisconsin

Hannah Pancoast, Sophomore, Loveland, Colorado

Magda Patten, Senior, Waukee, Iowa

Mari Paulsen, Senior, St. Paul, Minnesota

Addison Pearl, Sophomore, New Lenox, Illinois

Ethan Peper, Senior, Rochester, Minnesota

Klaudia Pepin, Sophomore, River Falls, Wisconsin

Samuel Persaud, Sophomore, Surrey, BC

Simon Persson, Sophomore, Horby, Sweden

Tanner Peters, Junior, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Blythe Peterson, First-year, Mason City, Iowa

Brooks Peterson, Senior, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Noah Pettit, Senior, Chico, California

Kyle Pido, Senior, Rochester, Minnesota

David Pittman, Junior, Johnston, Iowa

Mia Prater, Senior, Superior, Colorado

Leta Prestemon, Senior, Northfield, Minnesota

Elizabeth Pritchard, Junior, Decorah, Iowa

Lilian Quale, Sophomore, Long Lake, Minnesota

Rafaela Queiroga Tavares, Senior, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Tyler Ragan, Junior, Flagstaff, Arizona

Sydney Raley, Sophomore, Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Khadija Ramadan, Senior, Moorhead, Minnesota

Yasmin Ramadan, Junior, Moorhead, Minnesota

Amelia Ramirez, Senior, Avondale, Arizona

Gerardo Ramirez Mainou, Junior, San Juan Del Rio, Mexico

Henrique Ramos Oliveira, Senior, Campinas, Brazil

Hailey Reckmann, Senior, Lake City, Minnesota

Timon Reichert, First-year, Friedrichsfehn, Germany

Jacob Reister, Senior, Northfield, Minnesota

Samantha Renkas, Sophomore, Holmen, Wisconsin

Lillian Riedel, Senior, Shoreview, Minnesota

Pieter Rippentrop, Sophomore, Swisher, Iowa

Percy Rock, First-year, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Iris Roddy, Senior, Kansas City, Missouri

Sophie Rog, Senior, La Madera, New Mexico

Matthew Rogness, Senior, Roseville, Minnesota

Julia Ronning, Sophomore, Hastings, Minnesota

Grace Rosholt, Senior, Middleton, Wisconsin

Kelsey Roskamp, Senior, Johnston, Iowa

Erika Roth, Junior, Carver, Minnesota

Rylan Ruf, Senior, Clayton, New Mexico

Marissa Rutkowski, Junior, Woodbury, Minnesota

Madigan Ryan, Junior, Bloomington, Minnesota

Eliana Sackett, Junior, Wichita, Kansas

Griffin Sager, First-year, Princeton, Minnesota

Connor Sandman, Junior, La Grange, Illinois

Kenedy Sandoval, Senior, Aurora, Colorado

Kaden Sanger, First-year, Windsor, Colorado

Ansley Schaak, First-year, Sussex, Wisconsin

Teagan Schaefer, Senior, Williamsburg, Iowa

Isabel Schall, Sophomore, Grimes, Iowa

Sylvie Schams, Sophomore, Onalaska, Wisconsin

Samuel Scheffler, Senior, Lakeville, Minnesota

Owen Schleper, Sophomore, Cold Spring, Minnesota

Annemarie Schloo, Senior, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Sydney Schradle, Sophomore, Rice Lake, Wisconsin

Hailey Schultz, Senior, Burbank, Illinois

Logan Schwinghamer, Sophomore, Zimmerman, Minnesota

William Scott, Junior, Kissimmee, Florida

Jonah Sdano, First-year, La Crosse, Wisconsin

Arif Seepersaud, Junior, Elko New Market, Minnesota

Avery Seguin, Junior, St. Paul, Minnesota

Calista Seiler, Junior, Owatonna, Minnesota

Korpo Selay, Senior, Liberia

Aubrey Selmecki, Sophomore, Polk City, Iowa

Seth Semmler, Senior, Circle Pines, Minnesota

Julia Severtson, Junior, Decorah, Iowa

Noah Shepherd, Junior, Schaller, Iowa

Maddux Shockey, Junior, Freeport, Illinois

Korede Shonibare, Senior, Decorah, Iowa

Jeffrey Sieck, Junior, Grinnell, Iowa

Pranaya Sigdel, Sophomore, Kathmandu, Nepal

Jackson Simeck, Senior, Adel, Iowa

Carey Smith, Sophomore, Centennial, Colorado

Christopher Smith, Junior, Rochester, Minnesota

Natalie Smith, Senior, West Des Moines, Iowa

Nathan Solberg, Sophomore, Spring Grove, Minnesota

Rianna Solberg, First-year, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Riley Sommerfeldt, First-year, Galesville, Wisconsin

Benyapa Songnoo, Senior, Thailand

Caleb Songstad, Senior, Emmons, Minnesota

Ella Sorum, Senior, Pine Island, Minnesota

Garett Sperber, Senior, Oronoco, Minnesota

Eva Stadtlander, Senior, Iowa City, Iowa

Isabelle Staton, Senior, Urbandale, Iowa

Adrian Stauffer, Sophomore, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Brynnen Stefan, Senior, Tomahawk, Wisconsin

Emma Steffen, First-year, Cresco, Iowa

Connor Stegen, Junior, Waukon, Iowa

Ava Stemler, Senior, West Des Moines, Iowa

Kristian Stordalen, Senior, St. Paul, Minnesota

Evelyn Strigel, Junior, Madison, Wisconsin

Synne Stroem-Fladstad, First-year, Sogne, Norway

Logan Strom, Senior, Albert Lea, Minnesota

Abby Struble, Senior, Clinton, Iowa

Haylie Strum, Senior, Stewartville, Minnesota

Katherine Strum, Senior, Rochester, Minnesota

Elliott Stuenkel, Senior, Waterloo, Iowa

Izaak Swanson, Senior, Bettendorf, Iowa

Lydia Swarney, Senior, Ottumwa, Iowa

Ella Swarts, Junior, Newton, Iowa

Kael Swarts, Senior, Newton, Iowa

Mackenzie Syvrud, Junior, Lake Mills, Wisconsin

Katherine Szumowski, Sophomore, Yorkville, Illinois

Olivia Tainter, Sophomore, Burnsville, Minnesota

Ren Talerico, Junior, Madison, Wisconsin

Vera Tanas, Sophomore, Coralville, Iowa

Muhammad Subhan Tariq, First-year, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Anna Tauscher, Senior, Rochester, Minnesota

Chandler Taylor, Sophomore, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Amanda Teske, Senior, De Pere, Wisconsin

Mia Tessier, Junior, Urbandale, Iowa

Carter Thompson, Senior, Fairfield, Iowa

Elise Thompson, First-year, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Jerald Thompson, First-year, Decorah, Iowa

Ebony Tiah, Sophomore, Liberia

Lilly Timm, Senior, Des Moines, Iowa

Lauren Tlougan, First-year, River Falls, Wisconsin

Hayden Torgerson, Senior, Andover, Minnesota

Imani Toso, Sophomore, Holmen, Wisconsin

Khanh Tran, Junior, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Thuy My An Tran, First-year, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

Evan Trenary, Sophomore, Farmington, Minnesota

Thu Trinh, Sophomore, Ha Long, Vietnam

Isaac Trowbridge, Junior, Inver Grove, Minnesota

Karson Trujillo, Senior, Delano, Minnesota

Elias Tsiabardas, Sophomore, Laval, Canada

Tlelepe Tsoako, Sophomore, Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho

Katelyn Ubl, Sophomore, Winona, Minnesota

Kieran Ulbee, Senior, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Ellen Upper, Junior, Johnston, Iowa

Madi Urfer, Senior, St. Paul, Minnesota

Elsa Vadis, Sophomore, Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Liselot Van den Broek, Junior, Breukelen, Netherlands

Michael Van Meter, Senior, Delhi, Iowa

Elliot Vap, First-year, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Nathan Vaughan, Senior, Berthoud, Colorado

Maria Paula Vega Fallas, Sophomore, Ciudad Colon, Costa Rica

Annika Veit, Junior, Iowa City, Iowa

Jay-Jay Boy Ventura, Sophomore, Philippines

Paige Vogel, Junior, Mantorville, Minnesota

Danica Vsetecka, Junior, Cresco, Iowa

Lily Wahl, First-year, Cadott, Wisconsin

Regina Waldbillig, Junior, Rochester, Minnesota

Enya Wallace, Junior, Rapid City, South Dakota

Linaea Walsh, Senior, Lombard, Illinois

Anna Walters-Smith, Senior, Rochester, Minnesota

Muhammad Mughees Akbar Warraich, Senior, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Caitlin Wayson, First-year, Waterloo, Iowa

Rose Weber, First-year, Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Andrew Weidemann, Junior, Dubuque, Iowa

Karinna Welter, Junior, Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Julia Wendt, Senior, Madison, Wisconsin

Josiah Wickum, Junior, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Lillyan Wiese, Junior, Austin, Minnesota

Olivia Williams, Junior, Wheatland, Iowa

Haley Wince, Senior, West Des Moines, Iowa

Nadia Wingerter, Sophomore, De Pere, Wisconsin

Rachel Winzenburg, Junior, Blooming Prairie, Minnesota

Alexander Wold, Senior, Duluth, Minnesota

Sofia Wold, Sophomore, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Ava Wolter, Sophomore, Plymouth, Minnesota

Charles Wunderlich, Sophomore, Neenah, Wisconsin

Daniel Yormesor, Senior, Ghana

Hugo Zadig, Senior, Stockholm, Sweden

Resana Zayan, Senior, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Kylie Zeigler, Junior, Gilbert, Iowa

Matvii Zhuravlov, Junior, Decorah, Iowa

Audrey Zielstra, Senior, Glenwood, Iowa

Nikola Zivadinovic, First-year, Beograd, Serbia

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Luther College receives grant to support four-year pathway to meaningful work and life for students

Luther College received a two-year grant of $94,802 from the Council of Independent Colleges through its Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) to support a holistic advising initiative that links learning, purpose, and vocation for students throughout their undergraduate journey.

A professor meets with a collge student inside the professor's office.

Maren Johnson, associate professor of Nordic Studies at Luther College, (left) meets with a student during an advising session.

“Over the long term, the NetVUE grant will help further embed vocational exploration into the fabric of a Luther education, ensuring that students graduate with both a strong sense of purpose and the skills needed to navigate an evolving world,” said Dean of Student Success Kate Elliott.

Luther’s Career Center and Advising Center staff will work in partnership with faculty and staff to integrate and implement an array of vocational touchpoints throughout students’ undergraduate journey.

Under the grant proposal, funding will be used to advance the college’s efforts to strengthen the implementation of vocational reflection, a higher education strategy used to connect what students are learning and their professional aspirations or personal values.

“Luther applied for this grant because we believe vocational reflection is most powerful when it is woven throughout the student experience,” Elliott said. “These initiatives give faculty and staff the opportunity to thoughtfully design experiences that help students connect their learning, values, and future aspirations, supporting our commitment to preparing graduates for meaningful careers and lives of purpose.”

Activities funded by NetVUE will include summer workshops, campus professional development training led by experts in vocation and career education, and mini-grants for Luther faculty and staff to research, explore, implement, and share vocation-related experiences.

“Luther is approaching this work with both heart and rigor,” Elliott said. “While vocational reflection has long been part of our mission, we are intentionally using data to evaluate student success, career readiness, and return on investment, while paying close attention to equity measures so that every student can benefit from a meaningful and transformative college experience. As colleges across the country explore ways to help students connect learning with purpose, this project will enable Luther to better understand, measure, and share the impact of that work through both student stories and meaningful assessment.”

A program of the Council of Independent Colleges, NetVUE is a nationwide network of colleges and universities formed to support and enrich vocational exploration and discernment among undergraduate students. Financial support of NetVUE comes from a combination of membership dues and the generosity of Lilly Endowment Inc.

Luther has received many NetVUE grants through the years.

In 2025, the college received a NetVUE Grant for Fostering Leadership for Communities of Faith to fund the “Called Outward: Exploring Skills for Faith-Based Leadership” pilot program. Through this yearlong program, an annual cohort of Luther students engage in experiential learning around leadership in local congregations.

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

Students with Professor Holland in Malta holding a Luther College flag

Luther received the 2026 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization for excellence in international education.

May 31 2026

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Phi Beta Kappa inducts 23 students

Luther College’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter welcomed 23 students into membership at the annual induction ceremony held on Saturday, May 23.

Luther College is one of a select group of private liberal arts colleges in the United States with a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. The Eta of Iowa Chapter at Luther College was established in 1983. Members are selected on the basis of broad academic interests, scholarly achievement and good character.

The 2026 inductees include:

Seniors

  • Nastya Cicala of Chisinau, Moldova
  • William Coffey of La Crosse, Wisconsin
  • Neil Grube of Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Elizabeth Husemann of Fairfax, Iowa
  • Enrique Lopez Barriga of Madrid, Spain
  • Simon McDonald of Northfield, Minnesota
  • Edie Meehan of Northfield, Minnesota
  • Kathryn Merten of Ellensburg, Washington
  • Mari Annika Mineck of Urbandale, Iowa
  • Enzo Mitidieri of Campinas, Brazil
  • Lindsey Moseley of Roseville, Minnesota
  • Bret Muhlbauer of Carroll, Iowa
  • Anh Nguyen of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Abigail Ostermann of Kimberly, Wisconsin
  • Mara Pankow of Decorah, Iowa
  • Lillian Spade of Eagan, Minnesota
  • Anna Tauscher of Rochester, Minnesota
  • Amanda Jean Teske of De Pere, Wisconsin
  • Kieran Ulbee of St. Anthony Village, Minnesota
  • Jenna Woodsmall of Johnston, Iowa

Juniors

  • Micah Anderson of Elko New Market, Minnesota
  • Hannah Batterson of Cedar Falls, Iowa
  • Julianne Lundvall of Ames, Iowa

Luther College Provost Pam Bacon gave the Ruth A. Davis Memorial Lecture at the ceremony on May 23. Bacon graduated from Carleton College with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology. At Carleton, she was inducted into the college’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter (the Beta Chapter of Minnesota). In 2025, Bacon was appointed provost and professor of psychology at Luther College.

Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest and most respected undergraduate honors organization in the United States. The society has fostered and recognized excellence in the liberal arts and sciences since 1776, and the society’s distinctive emblem, a golden key, is widely recognized as a symbol of academic achievement.

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

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