Luther College Alumni

09/07/2026

🇺🇸Happy Labor Day!🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate the dedication, hard work, and contributions of students, staff, faculty, alumni, families, and community partners, whose efforts and commitments make a huge impact on our campus and community.💙

09/03/2026

Luther Alumni, do you know: 💙Which one is Luther Blue?💙

Comment below! We will share the answer next week!

09/02/2026

Jay Uthoff left a lasting mark on Luther in ways that are hard to put into words. His presence meant so much to the Luther community, and he is deeply missed by many. 💙

Jay Uthoff left a lasting mark on Luther in ways that are hard to put into words. His presence meant so much to the Luther community, and he is deeply missed by many. 💙

After 41.5 years of service to Luther, Jay was posthumously named the 2026 recipient of the Spirit of Luther Award. The award is given to individuals or couples who have shown significant sustained service and a personal commitment to Luther’s mission, quality, and character. It is not given every year, making this a particularly special honor for Jay and his family.

Jay unexpectedly passed away on Dec. 23, 2025. For more than four decades, he cared for this campus and the community, always making time for a conversation, a laugh, or a helping hand. His kindness and dedication touched generations, and his absence is felt across campus.

President Brad Chamberlain presented the award to Jay’s wife, Kathy, during the annual Service of Dedication.

Please take a moment to watch the award presentation and read the full story about Jay’s impact at https://www.luther.edu/news/2026-spirit-of-luther-award.

09/01/2026

What amazing ways for Luther College Athletics to connect with the Decorah-area!💙

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬!

This year we’re introducing some new community offerings! Norse Nights Out and Viking Vacation Days are new exciting ways for the community to engage with the Luther campus and athletics.

Go to luthernorse.com to find out more!

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08/31/2026

Hey Alumni, what was your favorite move-in memory? Tell us in the comments!💙

08/27/2026

Aaron Lurth '08, program director of visual communication and associate professor of art at Luther College, published his first book, “Small Luxuries: Film Cameras” on Aug. 4.📚

“This book outlines the history of film cameras,” Lurth said. “The book walks through what a camera is, the history of the technology, historic brands, famous models of cameras, and the major players of the camera world.” 📷

💙Read more here:

The book walks through what a camera is, the history of the technology, famous models of cameras and the major players of the camera world.

08/26/2026

Welcome back to Luther, Andrew Ellingsen ’03! 🎉

Welcome back to Luther, Andrew Ellingsen ’03! After more than five years as director of folk art education at Vesterheim, Andrew is returning to Luther as the new director of the Richard L. and Judith A. Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies.

Read more about Andrew and his new role at https://www.luther.edu/news/andrew-ellingsen-appointed-director-of-torgerson-center.

08/25/2026

📣 Help grow our incoming classes by referring future Luther students! 📣

The Future Norse Referral Program is designed to foster our community by encouraging referral of prospective students—especially high school sophomores and juniors—when there’s still plenty of time to engage with them during their college search. 💙

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3mRp4IZ

08/20/2026

President Brad Chamberlain is heading to Dallas on Tuesday, September 8!🤠

Thank you to ✨Lance ’79 and Shari Vander Linden✨ for sponsoring and hosting this event.

There is no cost to attend, but RSVPs are very much appreciated. Learn more and RSPV here: https://bit.ly/3RyvgtY

We can’t wait to see you there!💙

08/19/2026

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Where is the Luther flag flying this week?

📍 A Luther gathering in Tbilisi, Georgia, to celebrate the wedding of Beka Beriashvili and Keti Beriashvili. Congratulations to the happy couple! Pictured left to right: Konstantine (Kotiko) Akhvlediani ’23, Beka Abesadze ’28, Beka Beriashvili ’19, Jon Lund (retired director of international admissions for Luther), and Saba Abesadze ’28.

Wherever you're traveling this summer, bring your Luther flag, snap a photo, and send it to [email protected] for a chance to be featured.