Alumni
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Cultivating Community and Connection
Natalie Droeske (’18) English: Creative Writing Dubuque, Iowa Like many Loras students, Iowa Private College Week brought Natalie Droeske (’18)… 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
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Duhawk Difference Maker
Breanna Oxley (’13) is dedicated to making a positive impact wherever life takes her. Diving right into life as a Duhawk during her first year on campus, she made her presence known in and out of the classroom. More
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Ultimate Duhawk Companion
Like other Duhawks, Loras checked all the boxes for 2014 graduate Teresa (Gwardys) Gray, it quickly became her home away from home. With the motto “Duhawks Supporting Duhawks” and faith at the forefront of all she does, the Young Alumni Advisory Board is excited to name her our December 2023 Duhawk Dozen recipient. More
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Paramount Duhawk
Andy is a lifelong, active learner who continues to give back to not only Loras and the local Dubuque area but the EMS industry as a whole. All this and more makes him our November Duhawk Dozen. More
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An English Legacy
In 1986, Marcy Jessen (later Marcy Horst) graduated from Loras College with a degree in English: writing and history. Turn the clock ahead a generation, and three of her daughters—Clare (’11), Megan (’14), and Emma (’16), likewise studied English at Loras College. Hear their Loras English story. More
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Leading by Faith
2013 graduate, Daniel Thole, sought a Catholic education, a strong community, and a robust math program when choosing his college. His search led him to Loras and those three factors continue to shape his life as an education leader a decade after graduating from Loras, earning him the title of our October Duhawk Dozen. More
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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