Academics

  • 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

  • The Experiences of a National Champion

    The Experiences of a National Champion

    “It kind of took my breath away. We were having a lot of fun while still working. It reinforced that I could enjoy being in a sports environment without being focused on competition or academics.” More

  • Growth Through Partnerships: Loras College, St Ambrose Announce Five Articulation Agreements

    Growth Through Partnerships: Loras College, St Ambrose Announce Five Articulation Agreements

    Loras College and St. Ambrose University (SAU) signed five new articulation agreements on Thursday to expand the growing partnership between the two schools. The agreements will see students earning undergraduate degrees at one school and a master’s or doctorate degree at the other. More

  • Honors Program Leads to Greater Community Impact

    Honors Program Leads to Greater Community Impact

    Emma Hoefer (’23) and Cierra Bachmann (’23) were part of a group honors project focused on providing fresh produce to the campus. Their work would eventually lead to internships and the ability to help out the surrounding city of Dubuque. More

  • Loras Partners with Paramount for EMS Education

    Loras Partners with Paramount for EMS Education

    Paramount EMS and Loras College have embarked on a partnership that broadens opportunities for community members interested in and/or seeking a career in Emergency Medical Services. More

  • Loras, St. Ambrose Sign Physical Therapy Agreement

    Loras, St. Ambrose Sign Physical Therapy Agreement

    Loras College and St. Ambrose University have entered a collaboration that will benefit students pursuing graduate study in physical therapy. The collaboration provides an opportunity for students to complete both a bachelor’s degree and a doctor of physical therapy degree in five and a half years through a 3+2.5 articulation agreement. More

  • Loras May Term, Calendar Change Increase Student Opportunities

    Loras May Term, Calendar Change Increase Student Opportunities

    The College is beginning and ending its fall semester one week earlier than the current academic calendar. In addition, Loras is shifting from a January term to a May term schedule to provide students with enhanced experiential learning opportunities. More