News

  • 2024 Fall Dean’s List

    2024 Fall Dean’s List

    Congratulations for Outstanding Academic Achievement The following Loras College students were recognized for academic achievement during the recent semester by… More

Upcoming Events

Wednesday January 22

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Network of Dubuque Winter Social

Monday February 3

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Presidential Farewell Reception - Washington, DC

Wednesday February 12

All Day
Winter Choir Concert with UD

Sunday February 16

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Presidential Farewell Celebration - Cedar Rapids

Saturday February 22

10:00 am – 2:00 pm
John Fox Sports Memorabilia and Card Show
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Arizona Spring Training Game

Sunday February 23

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Arizona Farewell Celebration

Wednesday March 19

All Day
Duhawk Day 2025

Friday March 28

6:00 pm
Junior High Honors Bands

Monday March 31

All Day
Submission Deadline for Distinguished Alumni Awards 2025

Tuesday April 22

All Day
Spring Jazz Concert

Friday April 25

6:00 pm
Voice Studio Concert

Saturday April 26

2:00 pm
10th Annual Final Concert of the Year

Monday April 28 – Thursday May 1

Final Exams - Spring Semester

Friday October 3 – Sunday October 5

Homecoming Weekend 2025
  • Loras Ranks Amongst Best Colleges

    Loras Ranks Amongst Best Colleges

    Loras College ranked 12th among 2025 Regional Colleges Midwest by U.S. News & World Report, and 13th in Best Value Schools. The rankings, in their 40th year, evaluate nearly 1,500 institutions on academic quality, emphasizing social mobility and graduate outcomes. President Jim Collins welcomed the recognition, highlighting Loras' commitment to affordability and quality. More

  • Mike Doyle Announced as President-Elect

    Mike Doyle Announced as President-Elect

    The Board of Regents of Loras College is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael (Mike) Doyle, J.D. (’91) as president-elect. Doyle will return to Loras in August to ensure a smooth presidential transition and work with President Jim Collins (’84), who has served as president for the past twenty years and will retire in… More

Latest News

  • Duhawks Deepen Faith at SEEK

    A 65-member delegation from Loras College, including 57 students, four FOCUS missionaries, two Spiritual Life staff members, and the President-Elect,…

    Duhawks Deepen Faith at SEEK

  • Serving the World’s Newcomers

    Kevin O'Brien, a Loras College graduate, works in New York City supporting asylum seekers, reflecting the values of service and global citizenship he learned at Loras. His career path includes Peace Corps service, a master's in social work, and advocacy for newcomers, embodying Loras's motto: "Pro Deo et Patria" and "et Gentibus."

    Serving the World’s Newcomers

  • Service, Learning, and a Meeting with Pope Francis

    Nancy Zachar Fett (‘ 90), a professor of social work, recently returned from a remarkable journey to Rome. There, she had the honor of meeting Pope Francis…

    Service, Learning, and a Meeting with Pope Francis

  • Seeing Clearly & Changing Lives

    Dr. Jeffrey Lynch (’01) founded ReSpectacle in 2011, transforming eyeglass recycling through an online database that matches donated glasses with recipients' prescriptions. Inspired by his 2006 mission trip, he has helped over 50,000 people worldwide. His work highlights the impact of technology on healthcare and the importance of community involvement.

    Seeing Clearly & Changing Lives

  • Leading with Purpose

    Ava Bradley (’24) English Literature and Politics Los Angeles, California Ava Bradley, a 2024 graduate of Loras College and the…

    Leading with Purpose

  • From Loras to the Land

    Mary Kay McDermott, a 2003 Loras graduate, co-founded Saint Isidore Catholic Worker Farm in 2016. Inspired by her Loras education and Catholic social activists, she lives in an intentional community focused on sustainable agriculture, simple living, and hospitality. McDermott credits Loras for nurturing her faith-based approach to community service and environmental stewardship.

    From Loras to the Land

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Alumni

  • Iowa State Trooper Jake Husdon headshot

    From First-Gen to First Responder

    Trooper Jake Hudson (20) is a proud Duhawk and first-generation college graduate who is making an impact on society as an Iowa State Trooper where he knows every interaction has the potential to impact someone’s life. More

  • Woman headshot for duhawk dozen

    Educating the Next Generation of Leaders

    Kelly Wedlake (’14) is a high school teacher at Perspectives Charter Schools in Chicago, where she teaches history to underserved students on the South and West Sides. Her mission is to create an inclusive environment where every student feels a sense of belonging and the opportunity to succeed. More

  • Asia Singleton ('20) poses at the BESLA (Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyer Association) Film Festival in the Dominican Republic in November 2023.

    Loras Graduate Secures Streaming Deal with BET

    When Asia Singleton (’20) graduated with a Creative Media degree she set her sights on making media content with global appeal.  Fast… More

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Podcasts

  • headshot Loras Alumni Isaac Sturm ('17) new article photo

    Community On & Off the Court

    Growing up in Bellevue and attending Bellevue Marquette High School, Isaac Sturm's ('17) affinity for the small-town, tight-knit community has shaped his life. More

  • female alumna smiling at camera with white building behind

    Duhawk Difference Maker

    Breanna Oxley (’13) is dedicated to making a positive impact wherever life takes her. Diving right into life as a Duhawk during her first year on campus, she made her presence known in and out of the classroom. More

  • Loras mechanical engineering class

    Fast Track to Innovation with Loras College’s Racing Club

    They candidly share the exhilaration of blending theoretical knowledge with the grease and glory of hands-on vehicle design. More

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