Ove J. H. Preus (January 21, 1880 – February 13, 1951) was the fourth president of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.
[1] Preus attended Luther College from 1895 to 1901, earning degrees in theology and law.
[1] Preus later graduated from Luther Seminary in 1904, and spent a year at Johns Hopkins University from 1904 to 1905.
[3] In 1932, Preus was elected the fourth president of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.
[3] When Preus assumed the presidency, the college was facing many problems, including financial troubles, declining enrollment, and faculty cuts.