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Shamani Shikwambi appointed Dean of Students and Vice President of Inclusion and Belonging

Posted on May 14, 2026

Last week, the Luther Seminary board of trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Shamani Shikwambi as (no-longer-interim) Dean of Students and Vice President of Inclusion and Belonging. Shamani began his career in education as a middle school teacher in his home country of Namibia. He is a life-long Lutheran who has come to love Minnesota’s vibrant communities, beautiful lakes, and seasonal rhythms. This profile shares more about our new Dean of Students.

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