YouKnighted, we are more than 10,000 alumni strong
For over a century, our colleges have prepared men and women to meet the public ministry needs of WELS. The high schools on our campus provided teens with a strong foundation. Today, graduates from MLC and all our legacy institutions stand shoulder to shoulder, connected by faith, purpose, and a shared commitment to supporting future called workers. No matter when or where you studied, you belong here—YouKnighted with every alum who came before and every one who will follow.
The MLC alumni are graduates and former attendees of Martin Luther College, its legacy colleges: NWC, DMLC, MLTC, and the high schools that made their home on our campus: DMLHS and MLA. Together, we pray for and support current students and MLC’s ministry.
MLC Alumni Association: You Belong Here
Wherever God has placed you—serving in a divine call, working in another vocation, leading in your community, supporting a family, or enjoying retirement—you are a valued member of our alumni family. Graduates of MLC and all our legacy colleges: NWC, DMLC, MLTC and the high schools that made their home on our campus: DMLHS and MLA are YouKnighted by a shared mission and a shared heritage of faith.
Our Mission
The MLC Alumni Association connects alumni with the college and with one another, equipping them to advance MLC’s mission under Christ.
At Homecoming, board member Kristen Tomczak MLC ’99 presented an honorary scholarship check to MLC students at halftime—one example of how alumni generosity impacts our campus community.
What We Do
The MLCAA serves alumni and strengthens our alma mater by:
- Hosting events such as the Sprinter Fun Run and the Homecoming Alumni Mixer
- Supporting current students through the Alumni Scholarship
- Funding special projects that enhance student life and ministry training
- Publishing MLCAA Messenger, our quarterly alumni newsletter
- Fostering lifelong connections among alumni across generations and legacy schools
Your MLCAA Board
The advisory board meets three times a year by video and once in person to chart the direction of the MLC Alumni Association. We welcome your ideas, feedback, and partnership.
Co-Chairs:
Abe Degner MLC ’05: abedegner@gmail.com
Karl Schauland MLC ’08: pastorschauland@gmail.com
Do you know an MLC, DMLC, NWC, or DMLHS/MLA graduate who would be eager to serve on the board? Nominate them or yourself through this online form. The board selects one to four new members each fall at the Homecoming weekend board meeting.
