Luther College has named its new provost.
President Brad Chamberlain announced Friday (05.30) that Pamela Bacon has been appointed as the new provost of the Decorah college.
Bacon joins Luther after a distinguished career as a professor and administrator at the College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) in Saint Joseph, Minnesota. For the past five years, she helped lead academic affairs and, later, the division of student success at CSB and SJU. From 2020 to 2022, she was the dean of faculty before adding the duties of associate provost in 2022.
Bacon said, “Luther’s reputation as a selective liberal arts college that is known for its involved students, committed faculty and staff, and a strong sense of community inspired me to apply. I am excited to engage with the challenges and opportunities that are ahead for Luther College.”
Chamberlain said, “Dr. Bacon brings to Luther College a passion for supporting the holistic development that students should experience, inside and outside of the classroom, at residential, liberal arts colleges.”
Bacon will begin her role at Luther in July, becoming the permanent replacement for President Chamberlain, who served as Luther’s provost for three years before his selection as Luther’s current president in October 2024.
