Duhawk Dozen

  • Service-Minded Duhawk

    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

  • A Life of Teaching and Travel

    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

  • Cultivating Community and Connection

    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

  • Duhawk Madness

    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

  • Community On & Off the Court

    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

  • Duhawk Difference Maker

    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

  • Ultimate Duhawk Companion

    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

  • Paramount Duhawk

    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

  • Leading by Faith

    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

  • Home Sweet Loras

    Home Sweet Loras

    Five years ago, Ali (Reeg) Burgmeier (’18) was just starting life after Loras and maneuvering through a new career. Pushing herself out of her comfort zone as a student helped lay the groundwork for success after graduation. Being uncomfortable in the workplace and her personal life doesn’t make her afraid, but rather, she sees it… More

  • Worldwide Duhawk

    Worldwide Duhawk

    Jeanie Kasper ('19) approaches everything with an open mindset. Whether it's joining clubs, pursuing her education, or advancing in her career, she views each endeavor as an opportunity for personal growth and positive impact. "Ultimately, I chose organizations and groups [at Loras] that allowed me to engage with the community, learn new things, or enhance… More

  • Duhawk Connections

    Duhawk Connections

    Katie Gonzales (’14) has built an impressive career in collegiate athletics. She has dedicated her collegiate, graduate, and profession to ensuring that the achievements and stories of student-athletes receive the recognition they deserve. These reasons and more, make her our July Duhawk Dozen recipient! More