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Boxing Club Sparks New Interest in Sweet Science

By Mark A. Mederson, PhD, assistant professor of media studies and faculty adviser of the student newspaper, The Lorian. Mederson… More

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Analyzing Her Future

Kaylee Osterberger (’22 MA ’24) is pursuing a Master of Science in Applied Analytics degree at Loras College, and flexibility,… More

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U.S. News Ranks Loras as Twelfth-Best Regional College

Loras College has been named the twelfth Best Regional College in the Midwest according to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings. More

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Loras Wins Award for Campus Sustainability Efforts

In October 2023, Loras College and a coalition in Dubuque were honored at the annual Iowa Recycling and Solid Waste…
Academics Campus News

30 Years of Honors

As Loras graduates receive their diplomas at the commencement ceremony this spring, ten will wear purple stoles, signifying their completion…
Student Stories

Bringing Friends Together Through Peace

Friends Kate Cain (’26) and Ellie Coleman (’25) have transformed from high school classmates to Loras College peace advocates, driven…
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Paramount Duhawk

November Duhawk Dozen Andy Ney (’14)ManagementPeosta, Iowa Andy Ney (’14) has built an impressive career in emergency medical services (EMS),…
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An English Legacy

By Kevin Koch (’81), PhD, Professor of English. Photo left to right: Clare, Marcy, Emma, and Megan. In 1986, Marcy…
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A Second Chance at Life

Loras student crushed by train in Dubuque shares recovery story By Assistant Professor of Media Studies Mark Mederson PhD for…

The Loras Promise

Loras College is consistently regarded as one of the most affordable private colleges in the Midwest. Though much less than… More
ENDURING VALUES / VIBRANT VISION Campaign Launched

At an event Thursday evening, on the eve of homecoming, Loras College announced a comprehensive campaign of $128 million. This… More
GraceAnn Beckett ’24: The Importance of Referrals

I first learned about Loras College from a service group that visited my community every summer (Otway/McDermott, Ohio). Chaperones and… More

Loras Named One of “America’s Best Colleges” By Money

Personal finance digital platform Money recognized Loras College as one of America’s Best Colleges in its ninth annual Money's Best Colleges list. More
St. Ambrose University, Loras Announce Additional OTD Degree in Dubuque

Loras and SAU are expanding their partnership to allow students in SAU’s accredited doctor of occupational therapy (OTD) program with an early admission pathway to the program for accepted high school and first-year students. More
Education Students Benefit from PDS Initiative

Prior to the student teaching internship at Loras, our PDS model provides teacher candidates with valuable experience in the classroom where there are opportunities to close the gap between theory and practice. More

Leading by Faith

October Duhawk Dozen Daniel Thole (’13)Secondary Education & MathematicsDubuque, Iowa 2013 graduate, Daniel Thole, sought a Catholic education, a strong… More
Friends Return With the Next Generation

When COVID spread across the globe, Mark Wojtowicz (’99), was already feeling the crush of the corporate grind in Chicago… More
Welu Recognized as a Top CFO for 2023

Todd Welu (’86) has been named as one of the Top 25 CFOs of Illinois for 2023 according to Finance… More

Duhawk Connections

July Duhawk Dozen Katie Gonzales (’14)Sport Management & MathematicsSpringfield, IL Katie Gonzales (’14) has built an impressive career in collegiate… More
Belonging & Believing

April Duhawk Dozen Katie (Yockey) Pyles (’13)Social WorkSycamore, IL 2013 graduate, Katie (Yockey) Pyles has worn many hats in her… More
Heart of Purple & Gold

March Duhawk Dozen Bailey O’Brien (’16)Biological ResearchCascade, Iowa A 2016 graduate, Bailey O’Brien has achieved a great deal of personal… More