Academics
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Loras Receives $649,065 Grant for STEM Program
Loras College receives $649,065 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) program. It builds on the College’s award-winning, community-based learning programs, and works to prepare students to fill critical workforce needs. The program is projected to begin fall, 2019. More
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Loras College earns second place in worldwide investment competition
The Loras College Wealth Management Team including seniors Zach Frett, Joe Shealy, and Kyle Zacok earned second place in the undergraduate division during competition at the University of Chicago. The second Loras team placed in the top five made up of Matt Henick, Nicole Moeller, and Vladimir Petrov. More
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Loras College and Medical Associates partner for clinical trial on cancer survivors
Loras College and Medical Associates Oncology, in conjunction with Mercy Hospital, have launched a cancer clinical trial on the College’s campus. The Loras College Cancer Research in Exercise Science Laboratory (CARES Lab) focuses on evaluating the relationship between physical activity, prognosis, and quality of life in cancer survivors. More
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Loras College associate professor earns service award
Loras College Associate Professor of Social Work, Nancy Fett has earned an award for her dedication to the ideals of faith, service and community in her life and work from the Amate House, a volunteer program of the Archdiocese of Chicago. More