Meet Our 2026 Graduates

Dr. Whaley and Mandy Pavelchik

2026 Graduation Schedule for Graduate Faculty

On graduation day, both on-campus and adjunct graduate faculty participate in the graduation ceremony in their full regalia.

2026 Graduation Schedule for Master’s Graduates

Graduation at Martin Luther College is special. It is 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.

Tech Director Degree a “Slam Dunk”

For Ethan Mallow MLC ’24, choosing MLC’s graduate program was an easy decision. In his words, it was a “slam dunk.” A Ministry with Many Moving Parts: In May 2024 Ethan was assigned to serve as technology director and science instructor at Winnebago Lutheran Academy. Now in his second year there, he’s busy with all […]

Keely Prekop with a student

A Master’s Matched to Ministry

It’s no surprise Keely (Keese) Prekop MLC ’16, ’25 wanted to be an early childhood teacher. Her own early years at a WELS preschool changed everything for her—and for her family. A Preschool that Changed Everything When Keely was small, her dad was a nominal Catholic and her mom unchurched. As they searched for a […]

Principal Mitchell Giovannettone consulting with a teacher

Mitchell Giovannettone: Uniquely Christian Leadership

Mitchell Giovannettone has always been drawn to leadership—but not just any kind. The 2019 graduate of Martin Luther College (MLC) sought a form of leadership grounded in Christ, shaped by service, and focused on people. At graduation Mitch was assigned to St. Paul in Lake Mills, Wisconsin, where he was a candidate in the Principal […]

Josh Wong working with a student

Josh Wong: Becoming a Wise Leader for Families Today

Raising children today isn’t easy. Changing values in society, social media temptations, family conflicts, learning difficulties, financial strains—all the contemporary results of Adam and Eve’s sin make parenting a tough gig. When families struggle, they often turn to their WELS church and school leaders for help. Josh Wong MLC ’21 wants to be there for […]

Meet Our 2025 Master’s Graduates