Author: Luther College News

Luther College’s Fall 2025 Dean’s List includes 569 students: 132 first-years, 120 sophomores, 121 juniors and 196 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

Marcia Addo, Sophomore, Accra, Ghana

Kael Adkins, First-year, Aurora, Ill.

Jacob Aji, Sophomore, Iowa City, Iowa

Henry Akers, First-year, Ankeny, Iowa

Makayla Alger, Senior, Davenport, Iowa

Abdullah Ali, Junior, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Victoria Alphs, Sophomore, Buffalo Center, Iowa

Jake Althaus, Senior, Durango, Iowa

Jayron Amerison-Smith, First-year, Des Moines, Iowa

Samuel Amundson, Sophomore, St. Paul, Minn.

Jeremy Andera, Senior, Cresco, Iowa

Clara Anderson, First-year, Mankato, Minn.

Jamie Anderson, Junior, Ames, Iowa

Karlton Anderson, Senior, Baxter, Minn.

Madilynne Anderson, First-year, Oxford, Iowa

Micah Anderson, Senior, Elko New Market, Minn.

Riley Anderson, Senior, Urbandale, Iowa

Rose Anderson, Junior, Oregon, Wis.

Simon Argue, Sophomore, Oronoco, Minn.

Ethan Arndt, Junior, Northfield, Minn.

Harrison Arnold, Senior, Marion, Iowa

Aayush Aryal, Junior, Kathmandu, Nepal

Melissa Atuhaire, First-year, Arusha, Tanzania

Conor Baesemann, Junior, Pleasanton, Calif.

Thomas Baker-Trinity, First-year, Shoreview, Minn.

Melanie Baltz, First-year, Rio Rancho, N.M.

David Barlecaj, Junior, Pfullendorf, Germany

Reece Barloon, Junior, Waucoma, Iowa

Lilly Barre, Sophomore, Riverside, Iowa

Alexsandra Barron, Junior, Houston, Texas

Anna Bartsch, Senior, Nerstrand, Minn.

Hannah Batterson, Senior, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Colin Battien, Senior, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Addison Beasley, Sophomore, Sergeant Bluff, Iowa

Allison Beatty, Senior, Earlham, Iowa

Natalie Beaver, Junior, Hayfield, Minn.

Sonja Bell, Senior, Hudson, Wis.

Vienna Bell, Sophomore, Minneapolis, Minn.

Nathan Benish, Junior, Plymouth, Minn.

Duncan Benjamin, First-year, Kansas City, Mo.

Jackson Bennett, Sophomore, Milan, Ill.

Sophia Bennett, First-year, Dike, Iowa

Michael Benoit, Senior, Port Byron, Ill.

Annika Benson, Senior, Minneapolis, Minn.

Thea Bentley, Senior, River Falls, Wis.

Josie Bergler, Senior, Utica, Minn.

Rojan Bidari, Junior, Kathmandu, Nepal

Muhammad Bilal, Sophomore, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Phoebe Billingslea, Sophomore, Missoula, Mont.

Matthew Binsfeld, Senior, Elk River, Minn.

Rhys Biro-Moore, Junior, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Reid Bjerke, Junior, Spring Grove, Minn.

Lydia Blomberg, Senior, Plymouth, Minn.

Jordan Blowers, First-year, Kenyon, Minn.

Andrea Bock, Senior, Medford, Minn.

Owen Bockenstedt, Sophomore, Rosemount, Minn.

Kenneth Boddie, Senior, Vista, Calif.

Alexander Bodnar, Junior, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Rachel Borchardt, Senior, Clarksville, Iowa

Nagham Boulos, Senior, Bethlehem, West Bank

Serenity Bownik, Sophomore, Mound, Minn.

James Bradley, Senior, Oshkosh, Wis.

Natalie Brandenburg, Junior, Lake Mills, Iowa

Juan Bravo, Senior, Los Banos, Calif.

Keiller Breva, Sophomore, Minneapolis, Minn.

Addison Brey, Sophomore, Plain, Wis.

Catherine Bright, Sophomore, Des Moines, Iowa

Eleanor Brown, Junior, La Crosse, Wis.

Sophia Brown, Sophomore, North Liberty, Iowa

Oliver Brummel, First-year, Decorah, Iowa

Isabelle Brummer, Senior, Stillwater, Minn.

Jacob Bruns, Junior, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Bryce Buckley, First-year, Camanche, Iowa

Rylie Bucklin, Junior, Marion, Iowa

Hannah Buckner, Sophomore, Lakeville, Minn.

Alexander Burdzy, Junior, Algonquin, Ill.

Caleb Burke, Sophomore, Waukee, Iowa

Libby Bygd, Senior, Boyceville, Wis.

Kayla Byrne, Junior, Stewartville, Minn.

Grant Carder, Junior, Adel, Iowa

Hailey Carlson, Senior, Treynor, Iowa

Abigail Carroll, Senior, St. Michael, Minn.

Ethan Casper, First-year, Cresco, Iowa

Alexandria Cassens, Senior, Byron, Ill.

Liam Chamberlain, First-year, Decorah, Iowa

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

Abhinav Chaulagai, Sophomore, Kathmandu, Nepal

Alexander Christ, First-year, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Sharon Chumlea, First-year, Cedarburg, Wis.

Anastasia Cicala, Senior, Chisinau, Moldova

Ethan Claire, Junior, Rochester, Minn.

Aaron Claxton, Sophomore, Cottage Grove, Minn.

Jaydan Clayton, Junior, Evansville, Ind.

Elizabeth Clement, Senior, Decorah, Iowa

Isabelle Clements, Sophomore, Russellville, Ark.

Noah Cochran, Junior, Lakeville, Minn.

William Coffey, Senior, Niagara, Wis.

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

Lauren Conner-Dieter, Senior, Madison, Wis.

Aime Consolateur, Junior, Ngarama, Rwanda

Abraham Conway, Junior, Calmar, Iowa

Roberto Coral Gomez, First-year, Fort Atkinson, Iowa

Lucy Corbin, Senior, Iowa City, Iowa

Theodore Cornell, Junior, Minneapolis, Minn.

Hayley Crosland, Junior, Hanover, Minn.

Cesar Cruz Barrantes, First-year, Flekke, Norway

Zachary Cummer, Senior, Waverly, Iowa

Tollef Currell, Senior, St. Paul, Minn.

Elizabeth Curtiss, First-year, Plainview, Minn.

Joe Dahl, Junior, Chanhassen, Minn.

Philip Dahlen, Sophomore, Rochester, Minn.

Bella Dassow, Senior, Woodbury, Minn.

Andi Davey, First-year, Otsego, Minn.

Elliott Dean, Junior, Duluth, Minn.

James Deeds, Sophomore, West Des Moines, Iowa

Katherine Denner, Senior, Marion, Iowa

Nathaniel Dennis, Senior, Winona, Minn.

Gennaro Dimuro, Junior, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Lavana Dixit, Senior, Kathmandu, Nepal

Jennifer Bakhita Do Rego Sabino, Junior, Victoria, Canada

Allison Dobbins, Senior, Littleton, Colo.

Abigail Doffing, Junior, Hastings, Minn.

Brielyn Doppler, Sophomore, Rochester, Minn.

Jack Dornack, Sophomore, Chatfield, Minn.

Maci Doty, Senior, Marengo, Iowa

Jack Dougan, First-year, Rochester, Minn.

Clara Douglas, First-year, Appleton, Wis.

Shae Downing, Senior, Sioux City, Iowa

Zoe Drey, Senior, Clive, Iowa

Elise Duncan, Junior, Benson, Minn.

Darbi Dunning, Senior, Le Sueur, Minn.

Sergey Dutt, Senior, Plain City, Ohio

Liam Edberg, Senior, Iowa City, Iowa

Iris Elias, First-year, St. Peter, Minn.

Will Elias, Junior, St. Peter, Minn.

Cora Ellingworth, Senior, Waverly, Iowa

Madelyn Elwood, Senior, Mason City, Iowa

Emma Englehart, Junior, St. Charles, Ill.

Abigail Englin, Sophomore, Hastings, Minn.

Elizabeth Ess, Senior, Waconia, Minn.

Chase Evans, Sophomore, Hamel, Minn.

Connor Evans, First-year, Montgomery, Ill.

Annika Evanson, Sophomore, Urbandale, Iowa

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

Avery Fisher, Sophomore, El Cajon, Calif.

Katherine Flannery, First-year, Washington, Iowa

Anna Floden, Senior, Mason City, Iowa

Erik Flores, Junior, Garnavillo, Iowa

Benjamin Folpe, First-year, Rochester, Minn.

Owen Ford, Junior, Eagan, Minn.

Renae Foster, Sophomore, Otsego, Minn.

Tyler Frank, First-year, Coralville, Iowa

Annika Franzen, Senior, Decorah, Iowa

Isabell Frenzel, First-year, Andover, Minn.

Benjamin Gabrielsson, First-year, Ankeny, Iowa

Noelle Gallucci, Sophomore, Carver, Minn.

Luis Galvez, Junior, La Vega, Dominican Republic 

Oyuntugs Ganchuluun, Sophomore, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Leah Gardner, Senior, Urbandale, Iowa

Samantha Garner, First-year, Le Claire, Iowa

Sarah Gay, Junior, Sun Prairie, Wis.

Ruby Gerhard, Sophomore, La Crosse, Wis.

Shan Ghimire, Junior, Kathmandu, Nepal

Anthi Giannakopoulou, Junior, Freiburg, Germany

Anika Gisvold, Sophomore, Dundas, Minn.

Elleanna Gisvold, Senior, Dundas, Minn.

Shania Gjerdingen, First-year, Northfield, Minn.

Payton Glenn, Senior, St. Paul, Minn.

Cassandra Goetsch, First-year, Wausau, Wis.

Grace Goldapp, First-year, Red Oak, Iowa

Ella Goodnight, Junior, Illinois City, Ill.

Ellie Greseth, Senior, St. Paul, Minn.

Katherine Griffin, Senior, Wisconsin Dells, Wis.

Jorden Grijalva, Sophomore, Glendale, Ariz.

Francine Grossman, First-year, St. Paul, Minn.

Neil Grube, Senior, Minneapolis, Minn.

Banele Gumede, Senior, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Karlie Hagensick, Sophomore, Monona, Iowa

Malaika Hale, Senior, Centennial, Colo.

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

Kolby Hamman, Junior, Sioux Falls, S.D.

Penelope Hansen, Senior, St. Paul, Minn.

Teagan Hansen, Senior, Wabasha, Minn.

Elizabeth Hanson, First-year, West Des Moines, Iowa

Lindsay Hanson, Junior, Morristown, Minn.

Lucille Hanson, Junior, Nowthen, Minn.

Sharla Hanson, Senior, Minneapolis, Minn.

Andrew Harris, Junior, Stillwater, Minn.

Logan Harris, First-year, Peachtree City, Ga.

Jeremiah Haven, Junior, East Dubuque, Ill.

Lilly Hayden, Senior, Fulton, Ill.

Linnea Hedin, Senior, Hastings, Minn.

Jenna Heeren, Sophomore, New Hampton, Iowa

Joshua Heggernes, Sophomore, Mora, Minn.

Nathan Heil, First-year, New Glarus, Wis.

Michel Heinrich, Junior, Hannover, Germany

David Helbling, Senior, Freeport, Ill.

Eva Hemenway, Junior, Harmony, Minn.

Noelle Hendricks, Senior, Minneapolis, Minn.

Ava Henningsen, Junior, Ames, Iowa

Liam Henry, Junior, Buckeye, Ariz.

Casey Herek, First-year, Houston, Minn.

Maggie Hickman, Senior, Solon, Iowa

Piper Hicks, Sophomore, Grantsburg, Wis.

Harrison Hilyer, Senior, Sylacauga, Ala.

Gabriel Hiner, Junior, Decorah, Iowa

Jayce Hingtgen, Sophomore, Center Point, Iowa

Kenai Holien, Senior, Klawock, Alaska

Peter Hollingshead, Senior, Maple Grove, Minn.

Eva Hollingsworth, Sophomore, Platteville, Wis.

Anna Holm, Senior, St. Paul, Minn.

Allison Horswill, Senior, Iowa City, Iowa

Abigail Houston, Junior, Clive, Iowa

Teia Hulshizer, Senior, Utica, Minn.

Ella Husemann, Senior, Fairfax, Iowa

Lauren Ingram, Senior, Mantorville, Minn. 

Ibrahim Jamil, First-year, Mandi Bahauddin, Pakistan

Makaylee Jensen, Senior, North Bend, Wash.

Tara Jeremiah Rajanesan, Senior, Tamil Nadu, India

Kathryn Jiran, Junior, Carver, Minn.

Annemarie Johnson, First-year, Mound, Minn.

Ethan Johnson, Senior, Brooklyn, Wis.

Jordan Johnson, First-year, Blaine, Minn.

Kate Johnson, Junior, Des Moines, Iowa

Lindley Johnson, First-year, Shakopee, Minn.

Molly Johnson, Senior, Davenport, Iowa

Svea Johnson, First-year, Waconia, Minn.

Alaina Johnson Nadeau, First-year, Lake City, Minn.

Rowan Jordahl, Junior, Hutchinson, Minn.

Cheyanne Jordan, Senior, Hastings, Minn.

Noah Jorgensen, Junior, Taylor Ridge, Ill. 

Jordan Kahl, Sophomore, Humboldt, Iowa

Mansur Kasali, Junior, Ibadan, Nigeria

Anya Kennedy, First-year, Glover, Vt.

Katie Kierczynski, First-year, Geneva, Ill.

Suin Kim, Sophomore, Daegu, South Korea

Owen King, Junior, Dubuque, Iowa

Lillian Kitundu, Sophomore, Des Moines, Iowa 

Mary Elisabeth Kitundu, Senior, Des Moines, Iowa

Sophie Klein, Senior, Minneapolis, Minn.

Jenna Kleven, Senior, Albert Lea, Minn.

Greta Kloos, Junior, St. Paul, Minn.

Kelsey Knief, Junior, Bellevue, Iowa

Olivia Korpi-Glumack, First-year, Faribault, Minn.

Mallory Kotewa, First-year, Lewistown, Ill.

Ansel Kowitz, First-year, Decorah, Iowa

Eva Kraske, Senior, Rochester, Minn.

Henry Kreckman, Sophomore, Oregon, Wis.

Keira Kreider, Sophomore, Ames, Iowa

Kevin Kretz, Senior, Fairfield, Iowa

Charlotte Krab, Sophomore, Mount Vernon, Iowa

Quinn Kruckman, Senior, Spillville, Iowa

Augustine Krueger, First-year, St. Michael, Minn.

Abigail Lamers, First-year, Hammond, Wis.

Elizabeth Lange, First-year, Shakopee, Minn.

Sophia Lange, First-year, Waterloo, Iowa

Jenna Langen, Senior, La Crescent, Minn.

Mya Larsen, Sophomore, Elkhorn, Neb.

Belle Le, Junior, Thanh Hoa, Vietnam

Minh Quang Le, Junior, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Lenny Lechner, Senior, Schwaigern, Germany

AJ Lee, Senior, Long Lake, Minn.

Emma Lee, Senior, Lewiston, Minn.

Eleanor Lefort, Junior, Golbey, France

Taylor Lehman, Senior, Ankeny, Iowa

Elijah Lehmann, Senior, Oregon, Wis.

Enzo Leite Mitidieri, Senior, Campinas, Brazil

Raymond Li, Sophomore, Zumbrota, Minn.

Lena Lichau, Junior, Marsberg, Germany

Elliot Lindberg, Sophomore, Danderyd, Sweden

Owen Loge, First-year, Waverly, Iowa

Folabomi Longe, Junior, Abuja, Nigeria

William Lookingbill, Sophomore, Urbandale, Iowa

Jackson Loomis, First-year, Winona, Minn.

Enrique Lopez Barriga, Senior, Pozuelo de Alarcon, Spain

Benjamin Lorence, Junior, Mason City, Iowa

Julianne Lundvall, Senior, Ames, Iowa

Mia Lung, Junior, Perham, Minn.

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

Dalton Luther, First-year, Aurora, Colo.

Kyla Maatta, Senior, Farmington, Minn.

Ireland Mac Glashin, Sophomore, Stoddard, Wis.

Alyce Madson, Senior, Robbinsdale, Minn.

Ethan Maldonado, Senior, Spillville, Iowa

Faneeza Malik, Senior, Lahore, Pakistan

Lydia Marti, Senior, Highland, Ill.

Mora Martine, First-year, Chaseburg, Wis.

Alison Martinez, Senior, Brighton, Colo.

Rose Martinsen-Burrell, Sophomore, Decorah, Iowa

Julianna Mascardo, Junior, Iowa City, Iowa

Mason Masche, Sophomore, Medford, Minn.

Hannah Mason, First-year, Duluth, Minn.

Andre Matos Palavra, Junior, Ovar, Portugal

Peter McBride, Senior, St. Louis Park, Minn.

Regan McConville, Senior, Ames, Iowa

Kira McCracken, Junior, Longmont, Colo.

Owen McCredie, Junior, Bettendorf, Iowa

Norah McDonald, Junior, Wellington, Colo.

Simon McDonald, Senior, Northfield, Minn.

Azaria McDonough, First-year, Nora Springs, Iowa

Malachi McElroy, Senior, Waukee, Iowa

Kenna McGee, Senior, Eldridge, Iowa

Kelsey McGregor, Sophomore, Yorkville, Ill.

Alannah McKibben, First-year, Marengo, Iowa

Elise McMann, First-year, Littleton, Colo.

Natalie McNutt, Sophomore, Lena, Ill.

Lillian McRoberts, Junior, Prior Lake, Minn.

Sean Medcalfe, Senior, Augusta, Ga.

Niamh Mee, Senior, St. Paul, Minn.

Elizabeth Meehan, Senior, Northfield, Minn.

Madeline Meehan, Junior, Sergeant Bluff, Iowa

Ruth Meehan, Senior, Iowa City, Iowa

Alex Meeter, Senior, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Mira Melander, Junior, Minneapolis, Minn.

Kathryn Merten, Senior, Ellensburg, Wash.

Ashlyn Meyer, Senior, Urbandale, Iowa

Jacob Michaelson, Senior, Iowa Falls, Iowa

Katherine Miklethun, Junior, Plymouth, Minn.

Alek Milenkovic, First-year, Geneva, Switzerland

Jaxon Millage, Sophomore, Cresco, Iowa

Elijah Miller, Junior, Lake City, Minn.

Grace Miller, Sophomore, Stewartville, Minn.

Hattie Miller, First-year, Elma, Iowa

Lucianna Miller, Sophomore, Ely, Iowa

Daniel Millner, Senior, Hastings, Minn.

Mari Mineck, Senior, Urbandale, Iowa

Brian Mitchell, Sophomore, Titusville, Fla.

Emma Mitchell, First-year, Lake Park, Minn.

Chloe Moeller, Junior, Rosemount, Minn.

Christian Montover, Senior, North Liberty, Iowa

Ywa Moo, Junior, St. Paul, Minn.

Nora Moon, First-year, Maple Grove, Minn.

Olivia Moore, Senior, Winona, Minn.

Norah Moravec, Junior, Rochester, Minn.

Kendall Moritz, Sophomore, Eau Claire, Wis.

Sophie Morken, Junior, Mabel, Wis.

Lawson Morris, Senior, Oskaloosa, Iowa

Nels Mortenson, Sophomore, Minneapolis, Minn.

Lindsey Moseley, Senior, Roseville, Minn.

Ayanda Motsa, Sophomore, Mbabane, Swaziland

Violet Mowrey, Junior, Iowa City, Iowa

Zoltan Mraz, Sophomore, Szigetszentmiklos, Hungary

Bret Muhlbauer, Senior, Carroll, Iowa

Dylan Muhlbauer, Senior, Decorah, Iowa

Isabella Muir, First-year, Owatonna, Minn.

Charles Mullin, Sophomore, Minneapolis, Minn.

Timothy Munce, Sophomore, Andover, Minn.

Francesco Mungari, Sophomore, Rome, Italy

Jacob Murphy, First-year, Fenton, Mich.

Benjamin Murr, Sophomore, St. Paul, Minn.

Zein Mwakitawa, Sophomore, Wilton, N.H.

Rejoice Mzumara, Junior, Pune, India

Leonidas Neel, First-year, Yorkville, Ill.

Milo Neill, Senior, Spring Green, Wis.

Ethan Nelson, Senior, Minneapolis, Minn.

Jacob Nelson, First-year, Clive, Iowa

Beau Newhouse, First-year, Decorah, Iowa

Anh Nguyen, Senior, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Dao Duy Bao Nguyen, Senior, Dong Ha, Vietnam

Hoang Minh Nhat Nguyen, First-year, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Jadelyn Nguyen, First-year, Shakopee, Minn.

Jessie Nguyen, Junior, Bac Ninh, Vietnam

Khanh Linh Nguyen, Junior, Hanoi, Vietnam

Nhi Nguyen, Sophomore, Ha Tinh, Vietnam

Nhi Nguyen, Sophomore, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Phuong Nguyen, Sophomore, Bien Hoa, Vietnam

Tran Nguyen, Sophomore, Hanoi, Vietnam

Tung Nguyen, Senior, Quan Le Chan, Vietnam

Jack Nicolet, First-year, Prior Lake, Minn.

Janik Niggli, Junior, Malans, Switzerland

Lyndee Northrop, First-year, Pine Island, Minn.

Francisco Nsabimana, Senior, Mbabane, Swaziland

Sydney Obaseki, Junior, Abuja, Nigeria

Kate Oelfke, Senior, Austin, Minn.

Cadence Okerman, First-year, New Ulm, Minn.

Sophie Oleson, First-year, McFarland, Wis.

Isabella Oligney-Estill, First-year, Galesburg, Ill.

Ellis Olson, Junior, Yorkville, Ill.

Elliot Olson, Senior, Zumbrota, Minn.

Hailey Olson, First-year, Holmen, Wis.

Kjersten Olson, First-year, Kelley, Iowa

Lily Olson, First-year, Norwalk, Iowa

Ruth Olson, First-year, Stillwater, Minn.

Carisa Oman, First-year, Richland Center, Wis.

Annisten Ondrashek, Sophomore, Calmar, Iowa

Grace Orme, Senior, Seattle, Wash.

Mara Pankow, Senior, Decorah, Iowa

Viktoriia Paripa, Sophomore, Freiburg, Germany

Aditya Paudel, First-year, Kathmandu, Nepal

Mari Paulsen, Senior, St. Paul, Minn.

Faith Pavlos, Junior, Grayslake, Ill.

Lauren Pease, Senior, Grinnell, Iowa

Klaudia Pepin, First-year, River Falls, Wis.

Samuel Persaud, Sophomore, Surrey, Canada

Simon Persson, Sophomore, Horby, Sweden

Norah Petersen, Sophomore, West Bend, Wis.

Blythe Peterson, First-year, Mason City, Iowa

Brooks Peterson, Senior, Minneapolis, Minn.

Nino Pfeifer, Junior, Tillmitsch, Austria

Kyle Pido, Senior, Rochester, Minn.

Callie Pierce, Senior, Dodgeville, Wis.

David Pittman, Sophomore, Johnston, Iowa

Nicholas Porter, First-year, St. Charles, Mo.

Mia Prater, Junior, Superior, Colo.

Leta Prestemon, Junior, Northfield, Minn.

Elizabeth Pritchard, Sophomore, Decorah, Iowa

Rafaela Queiroga Tavares, Senior, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Noah Quijada, Sophomore, Avondale, Ariz.

Devin Quilty, First-year, Mindoro, Wis.

Corwin Radcliff, Junior, Denton, Texas

Yasmin Ramadan, Sophomore, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

Amelia Ramirez, Senior, Avondale, Ariz.

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

Isabelle Rand, First-year, Waterloo, Iowa

Marin Rauk, First-year, Spicer, Minn.

Hailey Reckmann, Junior, Lake City, Minn.

Martine Redshaw, Sophomore, Hovland, Minn.

Jacob Reister, Senior, Northfield, Minn.

Samantha Renkas, Sophomore, Holmen, Wis.

Lillian Riedel, Senior, Shoreview, Minn.

Grace Rinehart, First-year, Waukee, Iowa

Pieter Rippentrop, Sophomore, Swisher, Iowa

Percy Rock, First-year, Minneapolis, Minn.

Iris Roddy, Senior, Kansas City, Mo.

Emma Roe, Senior, Red Wing, Minn.

Sophie Rog, Senior, La Madera, N.M.

Matthew Rogness, Senior, Roseville, Minn.

Julia Ronning, First-year, Hastings, Minn.

Grace Rosholt, Senior, Middleton, Wis.

Kelsey Roskamp, Senior, Johnston, Iowa

Erika Roth, First-year, Carver, Minn.

Porter Roth, Junior, Galesburg, Ill.

Johnna Rotto, Senior, Ames, Iowa

Cassie Rounds, Senior, West Des Moines, Iowa

Rylan Ruf, Senior, Clayton, N.M.

Cecilia Ruiz, Senior, Chicago, Ill.

Marissa Rutkowski, Junior, Woodbury, Minn.

Eliana Sackett, Sophomore, Wichita, Kan. 

Griffin Sager, First-year, Princeton, Minn.

Matthew Sale, Senior, Kirklees, United Kingdom

Connor Sandman, First-year, La Grange, Ill.

Kenedy Sandoval, Senior, Aurora, Colo.

Kwaku Junior Sarpong, Senior, Duino, Italy

Ansley Schaak, First-year, Sussex, Wis.

Isabel Schall, First-year, Grimes, Iowa

Samuel Scheffler, Senior, Lakeville, Minn.

Annemarie Schloo, Senior, Minneapolis, Minn.

Sydney Schradle, Sophomore, Rice Lake, Wis.

Ashten Schultz, Sophomore, Neillsville, Wis.

Brooklyn Schultz, Sophomore, Sparta, Wis.

Madalyn Schutte, Junior, Pine Island, Minn.

Lauran Schwake, Senior, Solon, Iowa

Bryant Schwegel, First-year, Bagley, Minn.

Logan Schwinghamer, First-year, Zimmerman, Minn.

Gavin Scurr, Senior, San Diego, Calif.

Jonah Sdano, First-year, Madison, Wis.

Arif Seepersaud, Sophomore, Elko New Market, Minn.

Avery Seguin, Sophomore, St. Paul, Minn.

Calista Seiler, Sophomore, Owatonna, Minn.

Korpo Selay, Senior, Montserrado, Liberia

Aubrey Selmecki, First-year, Polk City, Iowa

Seth Semmler, Junior, Circle Pines, Minn.

Julia Severtson, Sophomore, Decorah, Iowa

Julia Sheyko, Senior, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Maddux Shockey, Junior, Freeport, Ill.

Jeffrey Sieck, Sophomore, Grinnell, Iowa

Pranaya Sigdel, First-year, Kathmandu, Nepal

Jackson Simeck, Junior, Adel, Iowa

Haylee Slotness, Senior, Shoreview, Minn.

Carey Smith, First-year, Centennial, Colo. 

Christopher Smith, Junior, Rochester, Minn.

Natalie Smith, Senior, West Des Moines, Iowa

Rianna Solberg, First-year, Minneapolis, Minn.

Benyapa Songnoo, Senior, Thalang, Thailand

Caleb Songstad, Junior, Emmons, Minn.

Lillian Spade, Senior, Eagan, Minn.

Garett Sperber, Senior, Oronoco, Minn.

Eva Stadtlander, Senior, Iowa City, Iowa

Isabelle Staton, Senior, Urbandale, Iowa

Adrian Stauffer, First-year, Minneapolis, Minn.

Brynnen Stefan, Junior, Tomahawk, Wis.

Emma Steffen, First-year, Cresco, Iowa

Ava Stemler, Senior, West Des Moines, Iowa

Grace Stone, Senior, Osceola, Wis.

Kristian Stordalen, Senior, St. Paul, Minn.

Geoffrey Stoughton, Senior, Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Addison Strack, First-year, St. Paul, Minn.

Cato Stracke, First-year, Minneapolis, Minn.

Logan Strom, Senior, Albert Lea, Minn.

Abby Struble, Senior, Clinton, Iowa

Haylie Strum, Senior, Stewartville, Minn.

Elliott Stuenkel, Senior, Waterloo, Iowa

Jaree Summerfield, Sophomore, Opunake, New Zealand

Izaak Swanson, Senior, Bettendorf, Iowa

Ella Swarts, Sophomore, Newton, Iowa

Mackenzie Syvrud, Sophomore, Lake Mills, Wis.

Katherine Szumowski, First-year, Yorkville, Ill.

Olivia Tainter, First-year, Burnsville, Minn.

Ren Talerico, Junior, Madison, Wis.

Vera Tanas, First-year, Coralville, Iowa

Gerjuan Taplin, Junior, Baton Rouge, La.

Muhammad Subhan Tariq, First-year, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Anna Tauscher, Senior, Rochester, Minn.

Chandler Taylor, Sophomore, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Macy Taylor, Senior, Albert Lea, Minn.

Amanda Teske, Senior, De Pere, Wis.

Mia Tessier, Junior, Urbandale, Iowa

Jerald Thompson, First-year, Decorah, Iowa

Ashlynn Thorsen, Senior, Oconomowoc, Wis.

Ebony Tiah, Sophomore, Montezuma, N.M.

Lilly Timm, Junior, Des Moines, Iowa

Hayden Torgerson, Senior, Andover, Minn.

Imani Toso, Sophomore, Holmen, Wis.

Khanh Tran, Junior, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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

Evan Trenary, First-year, Farmington, Minn.

Nora Tresemer, Junior, Geneva, Ill.

Thu Trinh, Sophomore, Ha Long, Vietnam

Isaac Trowbridge, Junior, Inver Grove, Minn.

Karson Trujillo, Senior, Delano, Minn.

Ryan Truman, Sophomore, Ramona, Calif.

Elias Tsiabardas, Sophomore, Laval, Canada

Tlelepe Tsoako, Sophomore, Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho

Katelyn Ubl, First-year, Winona, Minn.

Kieran Ulbee, Senior, Minneapolis, Minn.

Tova Ulrich, First-year, Inver Grove Heights, Minn.

Ellen Upper, Sophomore, Johnston, Iowa

Katherine Van Deventer, First-year, Lenexa, Kan.

Michael Van Meter, Senior, Delhi, Iowa

Alex Van Surksum, Senior, Sheldon, Iowa

Elliot Vap, First-year, Minneapolis, Minn.

Maria Paula Vega Fallas, Sophomore, San Jose, Costa Rica

Siri Vienneau, First-year, Stoughton, Wis.

Paige Vogel, Sophomore, Mantorville, Minn.

Danica Vsetecka, Junior, Cresco, Iowa

Lily Wahl, First-year, Cadott, Wis.

Regina Waldbillig, Sophomore, Rochester, Minn.

Enya Wallace, Sophomore, Rapid City, S.D.

Lillian Wallace, First-year, Zimmerman, Minn.

Linaea Walsh, Junior, Lombard, Ill.

Anna Walters-Smith, Senior, Rochester, Minn.

Muhammad Mughees Akbar Warraich, Senior, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Caitlin Wayson, First-year, Waterloo, Iowa

Andrew Weidemann, Junior, Dubuque, Iowa

Julia Weigle, Senior, St. Michael, Minn.

Luciana Welsh, Junior, Atlanta, Ga.

Karinna Welter, Junior, Eden Prairie, Minn.

Julia Wendt, Senior, Madison, Wis.

Josiah Wickum, Sophomore, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Evelyn Wilcox, First-year, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Olivia Williams, Sophomore, Wheatland, Iowa

Carly Wilson, Sophomore, Hudson, Iowa

Nadia Wingerter, First-year, De Pere, Wis.

Rachel Winzenburg, Sophomore, Blooming Prairie, Minn.

Alexander Wold, Junior, Duluth, Minn.

Sofia Wold, Sophomore, Minneapolis, Minn.

Grace Wolle, Sophomore, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Ava Wolter, First-year, Plymouth, Minn.

Jenna Woodsmall, Senior, Grimes, Iowa

Adelee Wrightsman, Senior, Madison, Wis.

Charles Wunderlich, Sophomore, Neenah, Wis.

Hugo Zadig, Senior, Stockholm, Sweden

Leen Zaher, Senior, Sebline, Lebanon

Kylie Zeigler, Sophomore, Gilbert, Iowa

Rebecca Zheng, Senior, Waverly, Iowa

Matvii Zhuravlov, Junior, Decorah, Iowa

Nikola Zivadinovic, First-year, Belgrade, Serbia

Nine Luther College faculty members have been awarded endowed chairs, professorships and fellowships to honor their commitment to teaching and research. Created by generous gifts from Luther community members, these endowed roles provide funds for special projects for the recipient.

The recognition also supports the college’s identity as a community dedicated to academic excellence and the development of well-rounded individuals.

“Every chair, professorship and fellowship has been established to further the mission of Luther, and each reminds us of the college’s commitment to academic excellence and the power of the liberal arts,” said Provost Pam Bacon.

Molly McNicoll, Nena Amundson Distinguished Professorship

Molly McNicoll, associate professor in biology and natural areas manager, will serve as the next Nena Amundson Distinguished Professor.

The Nena Amundson Distinguished Professorship is named in honor of Nena Amundson ’56 (1932-1999), who taught physical education and coached women’s athletics for more than 40 years.

“Many of us are disconnected from nature in our modern society, sometimes only seeing nature as a backdrop or not even noticing it at all. But there is accumulating research and cultural knowledge that indicates we are healthier when we intentionally connect with nature daily,” McNicoll said. “When students connect with nature in my courses, it can be an ‘Aha’ moment of the enjoyment it brings.”

The award is competitive, based on the selection committee’s evaluation of project proposals, particularly those focusing on health and wellness issues for women. McNicoll’s project is titled “Wellness steps through nature.”

“Developing this nature-wellness project will allow us to create more nature connection opportunities for students and the Luther community as a whole,” McNicoll said. “Some of the programming will specifically aim to support women who are interested in developing these connections. Nena Amundson was a trail blazer for women in athletics and this [project] gives our students a wonderful opportunity to benefit from Amundson’s legacy.”

Richard Mtisi, Kermit O. and Jane E. Hanson Professorship in History

Richard Mtisi, associate professor of Africana studies and history, will serve as the next Kermit O. and Jane E. Hanson Professor in History.

The Kermit O. and Jane E. Hanson Professorship in History is named in honor of Kermit O. Hanson ’38 (1916-2010) and Jane E. Hanson ’39 (1916-2010), whose support for the college included an endowment gift to establish the Hanson Professorship. The award recognizes the value of educational opportunities and the quality of the academic program provided by Luther, and in recognition of dedicated faculty in the area of history who influenced the Hansons’ lives and careers.

“It is truly an honor to be recognized as the Hanson Professor of History at Luther,” Mtisi said. “As someone who grew up in a different part of the world, I never dreamed of receiving such an accolade. The recognition reflects not only my own dedication to teaching and research in the field of history but also the inspiration and support of mentors, colleagues, and, perhaps more importantly, the students, who continue to influence my life as a scholar and teacher. I look forward to continuing to advance scholarship in history and to contributing to the mission of Luther through research, teaching and service.”

Guy Nave, Wilford A. Johnson Chair in Biblical Studies

Guy Nave, professor of religion, will serve as the next Wilford A. Johnson Chair in Biblical Studies.

The Wilford A. Johnson Chair in Biblical Studies honors the memory of Wilford A. Johnson and his son, Herbert G. Johnson, in recognition of the value of Christian higher education and the quality of the academic program provided by Luther. The chair was established by the resolution of the Board of Regents in appreciation for the significant support and commitment from its former member Herbert G. Johnson (1911-1992) and his spouse, Katherine G. Johnson (1915-2021), and in recognition of the interests of the donors.

“It’s an honor to receive the Wilford A. Johnson Chair in Biblical Studies,” Nave said. “It seems that we are in a time when scripture is being weaponized in ways to oppress people and that troubles me. I’ve been thinking about ways to help students think about how we can use scripture compassionately in a time of so much despair and to interpret the text to liberate rather than oppress. I appreciate the opportunity to focus on helping the students and our community think about how we use and interpret sacred text.”

Amy Weldon, Dennis M. Jones Chair in the Humanities

Amy Weldon, professor of English and the English department head, will serve as the next Dennis M. Jones Chair in the Humanities.

The Dennis M. Jones Chair in the Humanities, named in honor of Luther Professor of English Dennis M. Jones (1932-1990), is awarded to a member of the faculty who honors the values and traditions of the humanities, enriches the intellectual life of students, and provides academic leadership in the humanities. This was formerly a National Endowment for the Humanities Distinguished Teaching Professorship established through a challenge grant from the NEH and funded during Luther’s Fund for Luther III campaign.

“The Jones Chair appointment is an honor for so many reasons. It represents Luther’s enduring investment in questions of beauty and meaning, and it recognizes how my own writing and teaching try to speak to those issues too,” Weldon said. “It also arrives as I’m beginning my 20th year at Luther, following in the footsteps of English department colleagues who have occupied this position before me. I hope to live up to the example of thoughtful, creative leadership they have set.”

Orçun Selçuk, Rev. John and Barbara Melin Professor in International Studies

Orçun Selçuk, associate professor of political science and international studies program director, will serve as the first Rev. John and Barbara Melin Professor in International Studies. This is a new endowed professorship at Luther.

The Rev. John and Barbara Melin Professorship in International Studies was established by Rev. John Melin ’70 (1947-2024) and Barbara Melin. The award recognizes the critical role the dedicated faculty in the international studies program at Luther play in a globalized world where international concerns impact almost all areas of our lives.

“I am honored to be the inaugural John and Barbara Melin Professor in International Studies,” Selçuk said. “This gift shows the Luther College community’s commitment to global education in politically turbulent times. Luther College is a vibrant place for international education with its course offerings, study abroad programs and student body. I am excited to further contribute to our campus internationalization through this endowed professorship.”

Robert Christman, Martin and Mary Hull Mohr Professorship in Renaissance and Reformation Studies

Robert Christman, professor of history and history department head, will serve as the first Martin and Mary Hull Mohr Professor in Renaissance and Reformation Studies. This is a new endowed professorship at Luther.

The Martin and Mary Hull Mohr Professorship in Renaissance and Reformation Studies was established by former Professors of English Martin Mohr (1928-2019) and Mary Hull Mohr (1934-2021), with additional generous support from former English Professor John C. Bale (1925-2019) and Mabel L. Bale (1925-2008). The award recognizes the strong tradition in the humanities that has characterized Luther from its beginnings, as well as the ways the Renaissance and Reformation continue to shape attempts to define the limits and potentialities of what it is to be human.

“It is a great honor to be selected as the inaugural chair of the Martin and Mary Hull Mohr Professorship in Renaissance and Reformation Studies,” Christman said. “I am delighted by the opportunity to draw attention to this important era of the past that is so deeply embedded in the DNA of Luther College. In particular, I look forward to exploring what the Renaissance and Reformation say about what it means to be human, that enduring question that now, more than ever, is so relevant.”

Jodi Enos-Berlage, Russell R. Rulon Endowed Chair in Biology

Jodi Enos-Berlage, professor of biology, will serve as the next Russell R. Rulon Endowed Chair in Biology.

The Russell R. Rulon Endowed Chair in Biology honors Russell R. Rulon (1936-2016), professor of biology at Luther College from 1963 to 2000, whose teaching and mentoring skills helped numerous students advance to careers in medicine and established Luther’s biology/pre-med program as one of the best among liberal arts colleges. It is awarded to a Luther professor who has demonstrated excellence in teaching biology and dedication to serving as an advisor and mentor to students. The Rulon Endowment was created through the support of colleagues, friends and alumni who were beneficiaries of Rulon’s teaching and mentoring skills. The Rulon Chair will devote part of his/her time to a project that will enhance the training of students in science.

“I am humbled to be the recipient of the Rulon Endowed Chair,” Enos-Berlage said. “I got to know Russ Rulon when I arrived at Luther College in the fall of 2000, and witnessed fellow Biology Professor Wendy Stevens work feverishly to accomplish what many thought was impossible — a $1 million endowment in Russ’s honor. As a farmer, educator, scientist, artist and mother who is driven for impact and positive change, I will use this support to further advance projects aimed at saving soil.

“Soil is the life source, and frankly, it’s in trouble. Specifically, projects will be focused on regenerating soil and community by growing my own knowledge, networks and strengths as well as supporting my students and those who work with, care for, and eat from the soil,” Enos-Berlage said.

“This work ties intimately to my roots growing up on a farm outside of Stockton, Illinois, an upbringing that inspired a love for the natural world and a specific interest in microbiology. I am truly grateful for this opportunity to engage with students, colleagues, and the community to help accelerate the regenerative agriculture movement, a win-win-win for farmers, food eaters and water drinkers,” Enos-Berlage said.

Char Kunkel, Wardell Professorship in Sociology

Char Kunkel, professor of sociology and identity studies department head, will serve as the first Wardell Professor in Sociology. This is a new endowed professorship at Luther.

The Wardell Professorship in Sociology was established through a generous endowment gift by Mark Wardell ’68 (1946-2024). The award was given in appreciation of the quality of the academic program provided by Luther and recognizes the dedicated faculty in sociology.

“I am honored to hold the position because Mark loved sociology and wanted to ensure its continuance at Luther College,” Kunkel said. “In today’s world, there is a great need for a sociological perspective so we can understand what social forces are at play and how to change them.”

Wanda Deifelt, Marilyn Roverud Endowed Fellowship in Lutheran Studies

Wanda Deifelt, professor of religion, received a Marilyn Roverud Endowed Fellowship in Lutheran Studies.

The Marilyn Roverud Endowed Fellowship in Lutheran Studies was established by the Roverud Family in celebration of Luther College’s namesake, Martin Luther, and in honor of the inspired leadership of Marilyn (Haugen) Roverud ’66, alumna, regent, synod volunteer, patron of the arts, friend and more.

As a liberal arts institution and college of the church, Luther embraces a way of learning described by Lutheran studies scholar Darrell Jodock as the “third way”: “committed to academic freedom to seek the truth, respectful of other faith traditions and disciplined to seek whatever will truly serve the needs of the neighbor and make the world more trustworthy.” It is the Roverud family’s intent that this fellowship serve as a catalyst for lively and informed discussion about what it means to be a college of the church.

Deifelt’s fellowship research proposal focuses on Martin Luther’s embodied political theology and addresses how his marriage to Katharina von Bora and the Peasants’ Revolt, both in 1525, shaped his views of vocation.

“One of Martin Luther’s greatest theological contributions was his understanding of vocation — a call to live faithfully and ethically, seeking the well-being of a world in need,” Deifelt said. “With his marriage, Luther reclaimed everyday life as part of divine creation and a way to serve God, thus placing the vocation of a parent as important as that of a priest. With the Peasants’ Revolt, Luther fell short in grasping the complexities of a changing society and failed to acknowledge the needs of the peasantry. The unifying thread between these two events is that of vocation itself, that is, how a Christian is constantly discerning God’s call to be an instrument of love and peace.”

Each fall, Luther College announces the recipients of endowed chairs, professorships and fellowships. This year, the announcement was part of Opening Convocation on Sept. 4, 2025, in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall.

It’s time to celebrate and support Luther College’s student-athletes through the college’s sixth annual One Team Day on Thursday, Nov. 20.

“This One Team Day marks an exciting milestone in the Gerdin Fieldhouse renovation,” said Amanda Bailey, head women’s basketball coach. “You’ve seen the progress and construction all year. Now, we’re inviting the entire Luther community to help us finish this project strong.”

The $24 million Gerdin Fieldhouse renovation project is in its final stages. Teams are hosting home games at the Birkestrand Family Court, a dynamic arena configuration that has been a game-changer for the Norse athletics.

“It’s phenomenal and the best space for our volleyball, basketball and wrestling teams to compete in,” Bailey said. “This renovation isn’t about replacing the history of our programs. It’s about strengthening it.”

Head men’s wrestling coach Dave Mitchell said the new four-mat space beside the Robert and Ann Naslund Sports and Recreation Center and adjacent to Carlson Stadium “elevates” Luther’s wrestling program.

“This facility is a huge step up for us,” Mitchell said. “It gives us what we need to have a champion-level experience. This space will be one of the top wrestling facilities in the country. We are so thrilled that our alumni supported us to build this in one of the primary locations of campus.”

The Gerdin Fieldhouse has a new main lobby entrance, a new concession stand, new restroom facilities for events, and a new home for the athletic Hall of Fame. The facility uplift also includes updated team locker rooms for the Norse, visiting team locker rooms and other athletic department support areas.

“This space validates Luther’s commitment to the student-athlete experience and reaffirms how great our alumni support is. This project doesn’t happen by accident. We’re really excited to be here moving forward,” said Joe Troche, head coach of football.

Launched in 2020, One Team Day is a 24-hour campaign to support student-athletes, celebrate Norse spirit and highlight the importance of athletics and student-athletes within the Luther community. Gifts made on One Team Day go directly to help Luther’s student-athletes as they work hard, inspire one another, and uphold the proud traditions established by decades of Luther teammates.

In conjunction with One Team Day, a local committee made up of Luther alumni and Decorah leaders has been working to promote local support for the Gerdin Fieldhouse for the past two months, explained Mary Duvall, vice president for development.

“In the past two months, thanks to the work of this group, the Decorah area has generously given $141,170 to this project, and because every gift is being matched, that’s $282,000,” Duvall said. “And when we hit $500,000, we’re going to name the tailgating plaza outside of the new wrestling facility for this very community. The Decorah Community Tailgate Plaza will be a space where students can soak up the sun, where families and alumni can gather for tailgates and people can look out over the football field and the valley.”

Supporters may give online at Luther.edu/one-team-day or by calling 563-387-1862. Contributions on Nov. 20 will be matched dollar-for-dollar by One Team Day sponsors. This year’s One Team Day is extra special because supporters may support both their favorite teams, as they have done in the past, while also supporting the Gerdin Fieldhouse renovations.

“You can support your favorite program and this beautiful Gerdin Fieldhouse,” said Luther College Athletics Director Megan Wilson.

The daylong event concludes with light refreshments and a cash bar at the One Team Day Happy Hour from 5:30–7 p.m. at Impact Coffee, 101 Water St. Luther alumni, parents, coaches, and fans of Norse athletics are invited to attend the free event sponsored by Impact Coffee. Stay after the happy hour for Impact Trivia, hosted by Luther student-athletes.