Chris Norton's story goes viral

(Photo courtesy of Luther College)

That's several small steps for a Luther College diploma, several giant steps for national publicity for Luther College's Chris Norton.

Video of the footage of Norton walking across the stage at the Luther College Commencement with the help of his fiancee, Emily Summers, has been posted by at least 40 news organizations.

Here's how NBC News handled the story: http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/paralyzed-college-student-chris-norton-walks-across-stage-graduation-n364741

Fox News interviewed Chris and Emily Tuesday morning: http://video.foxnews.com/v/4257154985001/formerly-paralyzed-student-walks-stage-after-years-of-rehab/?intcmp=watchnow#sp=show-clips

Other articles about Chris Norton have been posted so far by Time, Huffington Post, Minnesota Public Radio, the NCAA and numerous TV stations.