Alumni

  • Duhawk Dozen | Brian Honerbaum (’16)

    Duhawk Dozen | Brian Honerbaum (’16)

    “I’ve learned a lot from classes and clubs like Business Ethics with Dr. Roman Ciapalo, Education Club, Sigma Phi Epsilon, and Habitat for Humanity,” Brian started. “I feel that helped keep my education well-rounded and helped me to adapt to different places.” More

  • Gaining “Silent Confidence” from Loras

    Gaining “Silent Confidence” from Loras

    “Coming into law school, I had a humbleness that I think comes with the Loras experience. I knew I had a quality education and had the tools I needed. I had a silent confidence due to the down-to-earth approach that Loras takes.” More

  • Setting the Gold(man) Standard

    Setting the Gold(man) Standard

    "My ongoing relationship with Loras continues to benefit me today. It just makes me better.” More

  • A Feel for Loras

    A Feel for Loras

    “If someone says Loras, there is a warmth in my heart and I immediately go back to that place where that eighteen-to twenty-two year-old could be her authentic self while still growing as a person. That to me is very profound." More

  • “I Always Felt Like I Belonged There”

    “I Always Felt Like I Belonged There”

    "It helped provide a comfort level of what ‘real’ is in the world and gave me a confidence that I can work with anyone and be comfortable seeking out differing opinions." More

  • Fitting Right In

    Fitting Right In

    “When we got to Loras, we were just focused on classes, getting good grades, and enjoying the college experience. I don’t remember women on campus being that much of an issue.” More

  • A Worldwide Educator

    A Worldwide Educator

    2016 graduate, Brian Honerbaum, in his five years since graduating, has become a worldly and accomplished teacher. Though he started his teaching career in Dubuque at Hempstead High School, he’s taught in Ukraine, Dubai, Vietnam, and virtually in China. More

  • Duhawk Dozen | Abby (Moore) Lawrence (’12)

    Duhawk Dozen | Abby (Moore) Lawrence (’12)

    Abby is no stranger to hard work and long hours. She spent all four years at Loras, staying involved in clubs and organizations, and succeeding both inside and outside of the classroom. More

  • Food & Family

    Food & Family

    2012 graduate, Abby (Moore) Lawrence, just celebrated her 10-year Loras Reunion at Homecoming 2022. In addition to the time she spent planning her reunion, Abby has been spending her days working with Verena Street Coffee in Dubuque, starting a barbeque business with her husband, and adjusting to life as a new parent. More

  • By the Book

    By the Book

    The book, Sacred Fantasies: Medieval Illuminations in the Loras College Library, originated in a history class taught by John Eby, PhD, professor of history focused on the Middle Ages. More

  • Duhawk Dozen | Brenda Gomez Solis (’18)

    Duhawk Dozen | Brenda Gomez Solis (’18)

    Between her time spent educating and advocating, Brenda Gomez Solis has found great joy in serving the community around her. More

  • Home Sweet Loras

    Home Sweet Loras

    2018 graduate, Brenda Gomez Solis has been going non-stop since she graduated. After a series of successful jobs across the Midwest, Brenda made her way back home to Georgia as the Multicultural Admissions Counselor at Georgia Southern University. More