Generous Donation Provides Custom Furniture for LCC
Luther Classical College (LCC) has received the first shipment of custom hardwood furniture from a generous donor. The donor, who has requested to remain anonymous, is providing for all the college’s furniture needs, including bookshelves for the library, chairs for classrooms and student housing, bed frames, desks, and tables. “This gift has been more than […]
LCC’s “Day 10 Enrollment Report” Reveals Strengths of Pioneer Students
Luther Classical College’s first cohort of students exhibits an outstanding array of talents. Nearly 75% of students are performing at the sophomore level of college Latin already as freshman. Median standardized test scores exceed those of other Lutheran colleges. A Youth 4 Life chapter was formed before most students had even arrived on campus. Student […]
LCC Board Announces Call for Presidential Recommendations
The Luther Classical College Board of Regents invites members and pastors of supporting congregations of the college and donors to the college to recommend qualified candidates by emailing us at nominations@lutherclassical.org. Please include name and contact information for the candidate as well as a description of qualifications for the position. All recommendations for president must […]
Students Complete First Week of Classes
Luther Classical College (LCC) concluded a successful first week of classes on Friday, August 29. The week began with the dedication of the Wilhelm Löhe Chapel at a Sunday vespers service, with over 200 supporters of the college present. Attendees included members of the Casper community plus representatives of Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis and the […]
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 […]