Luther College News

Karius succeeds Teri Olson, who resigned the first part of May after serving as head coach for two years.

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By Gretchen Mensink Lovejoy "It's weird to see the very last day of school coming... it doesn't seem like it's happening, but it's also exciting," said Chatfield High School high honors student Erin Kammer, daughter of Eric and Patty Kammer, who will be recognized for her academic achievement during the 2012 Chatfield High School commencement ... (more)

Nate Hansen, a former NCAA Division III champ and Div. I assistant coach, is the new head wrestling coach at Simpson College, the Indianola, Iowa-based school announced Tuesday.

Jayden DeVilbiss, a 2011 graduate of South Winn High School, has been presented his first collegiate letter as a member of the Luther College wrestling team.

Augie Lindmark graduated from Luther College in May, four years after earning his diploma at Red Wing High School.

Two Luther College track and field athletes, Christina Storlie and Dalen Dirth, have qualified for the 2012 NCAA III National Track and Field Championships, held May 24-26 at Claremont McKenna-Harvey Mudd-Scripps Colleges in Claremont, Calif.

Luther College senior Scott Sundstrom has been named the 2012 recipient of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship Award for the Division III Central Region.

Few people are more influential in a student's life than their first-grade teacher - and Marlene Hopmann has held that distinction in the lives of more than "900 little ones," to use her characteristic gentle wording.

Martin Luther College President the Rev. Mark Zarling talked about courage and fear to graduates in a packed gymnasium at commencement services Saturday.

The Garcia-Prats have had a son in attendance at Strake Jesuit College Preparatory in Houston since August 1990 -- 22 consecutive years.

Several senior vocalists will perform a recital of vocal solos and ensembles for the public at 2 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Albert Lea.

On May 7, the Fergus Falls High School held its annual award ceremony for seniors, Distinguished Alumni and the Hall of Fame.

Monday night in Knowlton Auditorium at Austin High School was all about music. One hundred and thirty-one young musicians from the school's Prep, Concert and Symphony orchestras provided entertainment and a backdrop for an event that included the induction of three past graduates into the AHS Music Hall of Fame, gave parents and friends a review of ... (more)

Luther College senior Dallas Wulf received a graduate study fellowship granted by the R. J. McElroy Trust.

When the Martin Luther College Golf Classic was started 20 years ago, the community of New Ulm was desperate to find a way to show the college how greatly appreciated is was as an integral part of the city.

Northeast Iowa Community College will hold spring commencement Calmar campus graduates at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 10, at the Center for Faith and Life at Luther College in Decorah.

The 544 Education Foundation Board honored Gary Clambey and Anthony Preus as their 2012 Distinguished Alumni during a ceremony Monday night at Kennedy Secondary School.