Category: Alumni

Where Passion Became Purpose

Drawn to the connection between physical health, fitness, and the psychology of exercise, she found a field that aligned naturally with her passions. More

Ervin Yahr III (’19) English Literature & Politics Ervin Yahr III (’19) embodies what it means to stay open to growth, embrace community, and follow where opportunity leads. Originally from Decorah, Iowa, Ervin was raised with an appreciation for liberal arts education, but Loras wasn’t initially at the top of his list. With his sister, Kaitlin (Yahr) Pohland (’16),… More

A Year That Made the Difference

Megan Black (’17) Business Administration Evanston, Illinois For Megan Black (’17), Loras wasn’t just where she finished college, it’s where everything clicked. Originally from Janesville, Wisconsin, Megan transferred to Loras College after her previous institution unexpectedly closed during her junior year. Faced with retaking entrance exams, reapplying to schools, and ensuring her credits would transfer, she found herself navigating… More

Loras Community Rallies for Duhawk Day, Surpassing 2,000 Donors for Sixth Consecutive Year

Loras College celebrated, united and supported its fourteenth Duhawk Day with 2,030 donors, surpassing the goal of 1,839 donors and marking the sixth consecutive year the total exceeded 2,000 donors. On March 4, the Loras community of students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and friends joined together to turn the country purple and gold while supporting… More

Loras College’s Master’s Program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling receives CACREP accreditation

Loras College is proud to announce that its Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate program has received accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), the national accrediting body that sets the highest standards for counseling education in the United States. This accreditation is retroactive for the past 18 months, meaning… More

The Duhawk Behind the Dozen

Conor turned classroom lessons and newsroom deadlines into a career grounded in writing, civic engagement, and lifelong learning. More

Loras College Announces Annual Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Loras College is pleased to announce the 2025 Distinguished Alumni recipients. For more than three decades, the National Alumni Board has acknowledged individuals for their service, support, and accomplishments to their community and to Loras. This year we celebrated the following five graduates and their amazing accomplishments. David Spahn (’71): Amicus As a local Dubuque student balancing work,… More

2025 Advent Reflection

As campus prepares for the birth of Christ, hear from the members of Loras College leadership as they share advent reflections for the weeks ahead. May you all have a blessed Advent and Christmas season. Saturday, December 20, 2025 A reflection from Dr. A.W. Sunleaf, Senior Vice President Love in Advent Advent is a season of waiting… More