Academics

  • New Master of Arts in Disability Studies Announced

    New Master of Arts in Disability Studies Announced

    The Master of Arts in Disability Studies is designed to equip individuals for roles in community-based or governmental agencies. The content in the program provides students with the necessary skills to initiate or advance careers focused on working with a diverse range of individuals with disabilities. More

  • ‘Brain Health’ Supported by Advances in Technology and Understanding of Psychiatric Disease

    ‘Brain Health’ Supported by Advances in Technology and Understanding of Psychiatric Disease

    As we learn more about the brain, we update our understanding and, in some cases, our terms. I have come to appreciate that there might be some confusion regarding “mental” vs. “brain” health terminology. More

  • Joint Programs with Drake Law, St. Ambrose University

    Joint Programs with Drake Law, St. Ambrose University

    Loras College students can earn both a bachelor’s degree and a law degree in six years thanks to a new partnership with Drake University Law School. Furthermore, a new 4+1 Master of Public Health articulation agreement was recently completed with St. Ambrose University. More

  • 30 Years of Honors

    30 Years of Honors

    As Loras graduates receive their diplomas at the commencement ceremony this spring, ten will wear purple stoles, signifying their completion of the Loras College Honors program requirements. These ten students will also represent the Honors Program’s thirtieth graduating class. More

  • ENDURING VALUES / VIBRANT VISION Campaign Launched

    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

  • Analyzing Her Future

    Analyzing Her Future

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

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

    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

    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

    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

  • Loras, Mercy Team-up for 3+1 Nursing Program

    Loras, Mercy Team-up for 3+1 Nursing Program

    Mercy College of Health Sciences and Loras College are partnering to offer a new 3+1 program that provides an opportunity for students to earn two degrees in four years; a bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from Loras and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) through an accelerated pathway from Mercy College. More

  • Finding Support (and Success) Every Step of the Way

    Finding Support (and Success) Every Step of the Way

    “When I hear that all together, it reminds me that I have accomplished so much, but I also feel like there is so much more for me to achieve. It sounds funny, but it is like I forget that I did all of that." More

  • Faith Takes a Hand

    Faith Takes a Hand

    "I could already sense the community that was here and I just felt welcomed right from the get-go. There have been so many people and opportunities that have helped me to know God and myself better.” More