In just a few short weeks, all Luther students will make their way to campus, ready to start the 2021-2022 academic year on Wednesday, September 1. In addition to welcoming back returning students, we hope you will join us in welcoming the 429 newest Norse -- the Class of 2025!

CLASS OF 2025 PROFILE (as of August 5, 2021)

Celebrate the start of a new Luther academic year and help welcome the class of 2025 at Opening Convocation at 9:40 a.m. on Thursday, September 2. The convocation speaker is Brit Bennett, author of The Vanishing Half, the summer 2021 reading. A link to the livestream will be posted on the campus events listing the day of the event.

“My project's main goal is to create a safe space where children can learn to play musical instruments. I strongly believe that learning how to play music can provide some peace, build a sense of community and security, help heal scars, physical and otherwise, and help people to deal with stress and difficulties in their lives.”

Selected for a 2020 Davis Projects for Peace $10,000 grant, Temuulen’s project, titled “Promoting Peace Through Music: Music is the Language of Magic," is now up and running in his home country of Mongolia.

“My involvement in masterclasses, lessons, coachings and workshops has led to meaningful connections with industry professionals. Developing a widespread network is an essential part of assisting students in shaping their careers, especially when they seek acceptance into post-graduate and young artist programs.”

"We want to make things that challenge the paradigm of what the coffee experience can, should and will be."

Since 2017, Ryan has been selling unique coffee creations in Door County, Wisconsin. His business, Discourse: a Liquid Workshop, will soon relocate to Milwaukee.

Help spread the word: Luther's 2022 application for admission is now open! Don't forget, if you officially refer a high school senior through the Future Norse Referral Program, that student qualifies for a $1,000 per year scholarship!

Register today to join an immersive two days of craft sessions, featured readings and panels, and a keynote address by Pulitzer-Prize winning novelist Geraldine Brooks.

Class reunions on Saturday, October 2, 2021: 2016, 2011, 1996, 1986, 1981, 1971, and 1966.

Class reunions on Saturday, October 16, 2021: 2006, 2001, 1991, 1976, 1961, 1956, and 1951.

Class of 2020 celebration: The class is invited to a special one-year reunion, October 29-31, 2021.

Back by popular demand, the first virtual alumni book club for the 2021–22 year will take place in September! Join volunteer moderators Alan Lerstrom, Ruth Caldwell, Jane Borelli, and Nancy St. Clair in five weekly sessions to discuss Art Cullen's book, Storm Lake: A Chronicle of Change, Resilience, and Hope from a Heartland Newspaper.

Given each year to a student whose character, leadership and participation in co-curricular and other educationally purposeful activities enhance the quality of campus life, Nora was nominated for being a natural leader who is heavily engaged in the community.

Established in 2013 by Roger A. '68 and Laurie Krahn, this award recognizes a student who makes a positive impact on student life at Luther. Salomé was nominated for her qualities as a leader and her positive influence as a role model for students.

“I'm excited about the opportunities this grant provides to create a more equitable environment related to class texts. The grant is really an investment in the classroom experience at Luther and our partner institutions." – Ryan Gjerde '99, library director

Son of President Ove J. H. Preus and grandson to President C.K. Preus, David passed away peacefully on July 23, 2021 at the age of 99. David served in World War II before entering a long career as a pastor, including serving as the Presiding Bishop of the American Lutheran Church for 15 years. One of David’s special attributes was his ability to actively seek out people from all faiths and backgrounds to work together toward a common good, leading the Minneapolis Star Tribune to name him one of the 100 most influential Minnesotans of the 20th century.