Beyond the Classroom: Dr. Rachelle Kramer Brings a Holistic Vision of Student Success to LSTC With 25 years of ministry experience and a passion for building community, LSTC’s new Student Success Counselor is helping students find the support, connection, and belonging they need to thrive. For Dr. Rachelle Kramer, student success is about much more […]
LSTC Welcomes Dr. Andrea Evans as Chief Operating Officer The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is pleased to welcome Dr. Andrea E. Evans as Chief Operating Officer. Evans began her appointment on October 5 and will be responsible for strengthening and aligning the seminary’s finance, operations, infrastructure, technology, and organizational capacity. Evans brings three […]
LSTC Announces Robert O. Smith as Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of The Rev. Robert O. Smith, Ph.D, as the seminary’s new Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs, effective January 12, 2026. Dr. Smith currently teaches at the […]
Rev. Dr. Shauna Hannan Named New President of LSTC The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is pleased to announce that the Rev. Dr. Shauna Hannan has been appointed as its next President. The decision was affirmed by the Board of Directors following a national search. A distinguished homiletician, ELCA pastor, and leader in theological […]
LSTC Announces Deacon Marji Shannon as Director of LSTC’s TEEM Program The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is thrilled to announce that Deacon Marji Shannon, who currently serves as the acting director of contextual education at LSTC, has been named Director of the Theological Education for Emerging Ministries (TEEM) program. A leadership formation process […]
A Farewell Letter from President James Nieman If ever I had a plan for my life, being a president was not part of it. In younger years, I wanted to become a medical illustrator. With my modest artistic skills, I wanted to study at the University of Washington with Phyllis Wood, a premier instructor in […]
LSTC Announces Cindy Sisson as New Interim Director of Admissions and Advisor for Enrollment Strategies LSTC is pleased to announce Cindy Sisson as our new Interim Director of Admissions and Advisor for Enrollment Strategies, beginning her tenure with us on Monday, January 27, 2025. With over 32 years of leadership experience in higher education, Cindy […]
How Peter Iversen cultivates a community of support for LSTC For Peter Iversen, there is a unifying theme across his experience in higher education, nonprofit philanthropy, and public service: It is all about people and relationships. “My focus has been for a long time on serving others, and that’s a really important viewpoint for philanthropic […]
Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago Appoints Keisha Dyson as Vice President for Enterprise Innovation The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is pleased to announce the appointment of Keisha Dyson as Vice President for Enterprise Innovation. Dyson brings over 25 years of experience in the areas of communications, media, and institutional leadership to this critical role, […]
