LCC Receives Custom-made Academic Mace
Luther Classical College (LCC) is pleased to announce the reception of an academic mace, generously designed, crafted, and donated by Mr. Phil Stout, elder at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ocala, Florida. He and his wife, Jan, reside in The Villages, Florida. Prior to retirement, they lived in Casper, Wyoming, where they were members of […]
Rev. Dr. Ristau Approved to Return to LCC as Faculty
With thanks to God, Luther Classical College (LCC) is pleased to report that U.S. Customs and Immigration has approved LCC’s petition to secure a new TN status for Rev. Dr. Harold Ristau as faculty of LCC. Pending his successful re-entry at the Canadian-U.S. border and under the terms and conditions of the approved TN status, […]
LCC Places Pianos in Every Classroom
In anticipation of its inaugural fall semester, Luther Classical College is excited to announce that every classroom on its Beech Street Campus has been furnished with a piano. These instruments, generously donated by supporters of LCC, will foster the daily musical enrichment of student life. “Music is an inseparable part of our mission,” remarks Dr. […]
LCC Announces Presidential Transition
On June 28, Rev. Dr. Harold Ristau and his family were denied re-entry to the United States after visiting family in their home country of Canada. During the exchange it was determined by a U.S. border officer that Dr. Ristau’s previously approved immigration status should not have been granted due to his position and duties […]
First Cohort Begins Summer Latin
On a historic day for Luther Classical College (LCC), students received their first hours of instruction for Latin 131: Introductory Latin. Although LCC is still eight weeks away from the start of the academic year, the summer intensive Latin began on June 23. “I think it fitting that LCC begin with Latin,” notes Rev. Joshua […]
Rev. Jacob Benson Appointed as Director of Admissions and Assistant Professor of Humanities
Luther Classical College (LCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Jacob Benson as director of admissions and assistant professor of humanities. Rev. Benson was ordained in 2019, served as Pastor of Zion Lutheran in Orange, Connecticut for two years, and has shepherded the flock of Saint John’s Lutheran Church in Lovell, Wyoming for […]
LCC4Life – LCC’s First Student Organization
As Luther Classical College prepares to welcome its first cohort of students this August, it already has its first student organization: LCC4Life. Along with a team at Purdue University, LCC4Life is the newest Life Team with Y4Life, the high-school and college arm of Lutherans for Life. This past March, Y4Life flew two of Luther Classical […]
LCC Acquires Academic Facility through $1.5M Gift
In preparation for the beginning of classes in less than five months, Luther Classical College (LCC) has acquired an academic facility in downtown Casper through a $1,500,000 gift from an anonymous donor. Currently known as the Casper Wedding Chapel, the facility served First Baptist Church of Casper for over 75 years. The chapel building itself […]
Emily Olson Joins LCC Faculty as Vocal Instructor
Mrs. Emily Olson will join Luther Classical College’s founding-year faculty as an adjunct instructor of vocal music. As a homeschool mother, church musician, and writer, she has exemplified the Lutheran liberal arts tradition that LCC is poised to pass on to its students when the first cohort arrives in August 2025. She will serve the […]
LCC Students Eligible to Compete for Truman Scholarship
Juniors at Luther Classical College will have the opportunity to be nominated to compete for a Truman Scholarship. Named in honor of America’s thirty-third president, the Truman Foundation seeks to identify and support the next generation of the USA’s leaders by recognizing and rewarding students committed to careers in public service. The Foundation seeks to […]