2026 Graduation Schedule for Master’s Graduates

Graduation at Martin Luther College is special. It’s a day of praise to the Lord for the gifts he gives to his church. In addition to recognizing our traditional graduates, it is important to publicly recognize those who earn their master’s degrees. We celebrate their accomplishment in several ways.

2025 Graduation Schedule for Master’s Graduates

Graduation at Martin Luther College is special. It’s a day of praise to the Lord for the gifts he gives to his church. In addition to recognizing our traditional graduates, it’s important that we publicly recognize those who earn their master’s degrees. We celebrate their accomplishment in several ways.

Kortney Behnke Is First Graduate in Accelerated MS-Special Education

“The Most Rewarding Job” Kortney Behnke knows exactly why she pursued special education as her major—and her vocation. Back in elementary school, she watched as a family in her church had to make difficult educational choices. “They had multiple children with various special needs,” she says. “Some of the kids attended our WELS school, but […]

The Story of a Special Services Director—with a Few Twists

When Holly (Pearson) Dannecker MLC ’09 earned her MS-Education from MLC this spring, it was the culmination of an interesting story—a story with a few surprising twists. The first twist took place before Dannecker even began grad school. Although she started her ministry as an elementary teacher, she is now a full-time special education teacher. […]

Two Hats—One Program

Zach Seeger (’05, ’22) wears two hats. At Abiding Peace in Simpsonville, South Carolina, he carries a full load of administrative duties and teaches a full classroom of sixth and seventh graders. He’s a principal who teaches. So it was important to him that his master’s program increase his skills in both areas of his […]

Dropping/Adding Courses

Apply for Graduation by April 1

Those planning to graduate in May must submit their application for graduation by April 1, regardless of whether they plan to participate in the ceremony.

Students Get Better Grades with Grammarly

MLC has purchased a site license for Grammarly Premium. Some of you may be using the free version, but Premium offers some advanced options. This tool is to be considered as a resource primarily for writers as they compose and edit their writing, whether academic or professional. 

Graduate Students Are Major Blog Contributors

MLC graduate students regularly contribute articles for Issues in Lutheran Education. This blog shares scholarly writings by Lutheran leaders to stimulate informed discussion about Lutheran schools. Almost 1,800 people subscribe through email, Facebook, and Twitter. The most-viewed article of 2022 was Roles of Men and Women: Separating “Can” From “Should” (and Why It Matters) by Dr. […]

Active Status Required

All graduate students must be enrolled in a course to maintain active status. EDU6999 and THE6999 Continued Graduate Studies have been created for students who otherwise do not plan to take a course. This policy change enables MLC to more accurately serve graduate students and track their progress.