Alumni

  • Duhawk Dozen Podcast: Kellie Klein (’13)

    Duhawk Dozen Podcast: Kellie Klein (’13)

    Kellie Klein (’13) is affectionately known as “Fun Aunt Kellie” to most. Kellie has stayed incredibly connected with her network of Duhawk alumni and is doing nothing short of amazing work in the classroom, on the softball field, and in the entirety of the Dubuque community. More

  • Teacher of the Year

    Teacher of the Year

    2013 grad, Kellie Klein, is doing nothing short of amazing work in the classroom, on the softball field, and in the entirety of the Dubuque community. Kellie started her work with the Dubuque Community School District in 2014, and ever since she has adapted and grown to an ever-changing education system. More

  • From Media Studies to Any Given Sunday

    From Media Studies to Any Given Sunday

    "I learned so much at Loras that has translated into what I do now. I guess it just goes to show that it is the education you receive, not the size of the school where you got it, that matters most.” More

  • Pro Deo et Patria: A Motto to Take to Heart

    Pro Deo et Patria: A Motto to Take to Heart

    The blog aptly titled, in all caps, “I’m Kevin! Iowa Native, Loras College Grad, and now Peace Corps Volunteer Headed to Mozambique!” perfectly sums up 2011 graduate, Kevin O’Brien. Kevin’s love of Loras has been building for a lifetime. More

  • More Than Your Typical ‘Every Day Hero’

    More Than Your Typical ‘Every Day Hero’

    2016 graduate, Jessica Douglas, has caught the attention of more than just her friends, family and classmates. Just one short year after graduating, the Chicago Blackhawks named her one of their Every Day Heroes. More

  • The Reigning Homecoming King

    The Reigning Homecoming King

    Mission and dedication are two key themes at the heart of all that 2015 graduate, Nick Coleman, has been up to since graduating from Loras. Aside from his dedication to memorizing The Office quotes and supporting the Chicago Cubs through their ups and downs, Nick’s efforts in giving back to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals shows the true… More

  • Loras. Lakers. Familia.

    Loras. Lakers. Familia.

    For the better part of eight years, Estherjoy (Est) Mungai (’14) has spent her professional career educating and informing young people across the country. From podcasts to written articles, she has been using the full reach of the world wide web and face-to-face conversations to help others. More

  • Your Friendly Neighborhood IT Guy

    Your Friendly Neighborhood IT Guy

    From IT intern to software engineer to owner of JOB Technologies, Jonathan O’Brien (’18) has already compiled a long list of professional achievements. More

  • Three Loras Graduates Join Dubuque Police Department

    Three Loras Graduates Join Dubuque Police Department

    Loras College criminal justice majors, Antone Dixon (’19), Stephanie Wehr (’19) and Brendan Nugent (’19) are the three newest members of the Dubuque Police Department after being sworn in as police officers on Thursday, December 19, 2019. More

  • Loras Adjunct Professor Wins Grammy for Choral Performance

    Loras Adjunct Professor Wins Grammy for Choral Performance

    Daniel O’Dea, adjunct professor of vocal music, has had an accomplished career to date, from multiple degrees to a large slate of performances. He can now add Grammy Winning Artist to that list. More

  • Ken Quinn (’64) Retires as President of the World Food Prize Foundation

    Ken Quinn (’64) Retires as President of the World Food Prize Foundation

    Ken Quinn, Ph.D. (’64) has retired as president from the World Food Prize Foundation in Des Moines, Iowa after 20 years. Quinn has been an excellent example of what success looks like after life as a Duhawk. More