Alumni

  • 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

  • Lights, Camera, Action: Loras Alum Making His Mark in Hollywood

    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

  • 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

  • Dimensional Duhawks

    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

  • Duhawk Day Means a Little More in Madison, Wisconsin

    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

  • 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

  • An English Legacy

    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

  • 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

  • Friends Return With the Next Generation

    Friends Return With the Next Generation

    Being part of Loras All-Sports Camp is about creating relationships, meeting new people, having fun, and all growing in a positive, safe direction. That is why many campers choose to return and eventually attend college at such a fantastic place With all same values interwoven all the way through. More