Alumni
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Redefining Purpose
After achieving your dream job as a school-based therapist, a sudden brain tumor diagnosis altered your life's course. You adapted, becoming a successful fundraiser and baker, demonstrating resilience and finding new purpose through adversity. More
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Service-Minded Duhawk
Crystal Trotter is our June Duhawk Dozen. Loras is where she immersed herself in business studies and service opportunities, setting her up for future success at an LinkedIn. More
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WCC Brands Sponsors Homecoming with $100,000 Gift
Corey and Teah (Meyer) Kaiser, (’16) owners of WCC Brands and the Wisconsin Clothing Company retail brand, have pledged $100,000 to Loras College to sponsor the college's Homecoming festivities over the next four years. More
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A Life of Teaching and Travel
When her father asked if she would like to tour Loras College during her college search, Emma McLaughlin (’21) agreed mainly to make Bill McLaughlin (’90) happy. Little did she know that she would be opening the doors to the place she would call home for the next few years. More
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McElroy Fellowship to Doss ’23 to Pursue Graduate Degree
Loras College graduate, Madison Doss (’23) was selected as one of two recipients of the forty-first annual graduate fellowships granted by the McElroy Trust. Doss completed a double major in engineering and neuroscience with a minor in mathematics. More
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McCrea ’88 Commencement Speaker, Receives Honorary Degree
Loras College alumnus Dr. Mike McCrea (’88) will return to his alma mater to deliver the Commencement address at the College’s 186th graduation on May 4, 2024. McCrea will also receive an honorary degree during the ceremony. More
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Cultivating Community and Connection
Word of mouth among Duhawks continues to provide opportunities for Loras College students. Connections students make throughout their time at Loras stronger and throughout the years beyond. Natalie Droeske (’18) has become a catalyst in the Dubuque Community, personally and professionally. More
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Lights, Camera, Action: Loras Alum Making His Mark in Hollywood
From the quiet streets of Dubuque to the bright lights of Hollywood, Rajendra "Raj" Thakurathi ('12) has traveled an inspiring journey fueled by his passion for... More
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Duhawk Madness
Since graduating, Josh Ruggles ('19) has started Prosper Basketball, a training organization that has helped hundreds of athletes of all ages and skill levels push themselves to be the best version of themselves, personally and athletically, which makes him our March 2024 Duhawk Dozen recipient. More
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Dimensional Duhawks
In the heart of Dubuque, a historic building found new life as Dimensional Brewing Company, a vision brought to life with the help of Jeff (’88) and Melinda (Horsfield) Burds (’88). More
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Duhawk Day Means a Little More in Madison, Wisconsin
Duhawk Day is a day of celebration and giving, but for Nick ('84) and Nita Stanek, it means even more. After the first event in 2020, they've continued to attend every year, and it's been a great opportunity for them to connect with fellow Duhawks. More
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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