Luther history professor named to three year professorship

Luther College associate professor of history Robert Christman has been named the inaugural Kermit O. and Jane E. Hanson Professor in History.

The professorship is a three-year award to a member of the Luther faculty who honors the values and importance of the subject of history. It is named in honor of Kermit O. Hanson, Luther class of 1938, and Jane E. Hanson, Luther class of 1939, whose support for the college included an endowment gift to establish the Hanson Professorship.

"We chose Robert because of his excellence as a teacher and scholar of history. We are excited to see what he brings to this new academic position," said Luther dean Kevin Kraus.