WELS supported the construction of many buildings not only on the campus of DMLC but also the campus of Northwestern College. At DMLC, these buildings were constructed as the college experienced rapidly increasing enrollment. During these years the college added new positions and developed new courses, including a secondary education program. DMLC's preparatory department also separated from the college during this time, becoming Dr. Martin Luther High School in 1962. The high school changed its name to Martin Luther Academy (MLA) in 1967. DMLC observed continued growth in the 1970s. An additional dormitory was dedicated in 1970 and a library building was dedicated in 1971. DMLC reinstated its football team in 1971. A rivalry with Northwestern College was begun when DMLC's football team began competitive play in 1972. Enrollment at the New Ulm campus continued to grow, so in 1979 Martin Luther Academy moved to the former campus of Campion High School in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, and became Martin Luther Preparatory School. The staff ministry program began at DMLC in 1993. Martin Luther College After a thorough study of its worker training schools, the WELS voted at its convention in 1993 to merge its pastor and teacher training colleges on the campus of Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minnesota. The merger was completed In 1995, with the merged institution taking the name Martin Luther College starting with the 1995–1996 school year. In 1995, a group of students moved the Sprinter statue of NWC's campus in Watertown, Wisconsin, to New Ulm after the college administration had decided to leave the statue in Watertown. In the same year, the Northwestern College Board of Control donated a statue of Martin Luther to the New Ulm campus. Theodore Olsen became president of the college in 1995. Martin Luther College began offering a graduate degree program in 2005. Mark Zarling was installed as president in 2007. Recent history In 2009, Martin Luther College dedicated a new soccer field. The Chapel of the Christ was dedicated in 2010 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the WELS. The college conducted a capital campaign in conjunction with its silver anniversary in 2020. The campaign goals included heightened recruitment efforts, increased financial aid for students, and expansion of campus facilities. Academics , Martin Luther College had 731 undergraduate students and 129 graduate students and employed a total of 87 full-time and adjunct faculty members. MLC offers