Campus News
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Educating the Next Generation of Leaders
Kelly Wedlake (’14) is a high school teacher at Perspectives Charter Schools in Chicago, where she teaches history to underserved students on the South and West Sides. Her mission is to create an inclusive environment where every student feels a sense of belonging and the opportunity to succeed. More
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Voices for Peace at Vatican Gathering
Loras College’s Dr. David Cochran, professor of politics, recently traveled to Rome to present at this month’s Synod, a global… More
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Loras Graduate Secures Streaming Deal with BET
When Asia Singleton (’20) graduated with a Creative Media degree she set her sights on making media content with global appeal. Fast… More
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A Journey of Faith and Service in the Bronx
Josie Edel ('23), a Loras graduate, became a Seton Teaching Fellow in the South Bronx after majoring in Spanish, politics, and religious studies. Now a full-time first-grade teacher at Brilla Public Charter Schools, Josie credits Loras for deepening her faith and instilling a service-oriented worldview, which shaped her teaching approach and community involvement. More
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Loras Ranks Amongst Best Colleges
Loras College ranked 12th among 2025 Regional Colleges Midwest by U.S. News & World Report, and 13th in Best Value Schools. The rankings, in their 40th year, evaluate nearly 1,500 institutions on academic quality, emphasizing social mobility and graduate outcomes. President Jim Collins welcomed the recognition, highlighting Loras' commitment to affordability and quality. More
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Loras College Hosts NetVUE Conference on Vocation and the Common Good
Loras College proudly hosted a landmark conference from September 12-14, 2024, as part of NetVue’s ‘Big Read.’ The conference featured the… More
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Podcast Spreads Joy ‘Little by Little’
Fr. Angelus Montgomery (’07), a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal in New York, is using his Loras College education in… More
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Faith, Brain Health, and Fostering Community
Claira Sieverding Kapraun (’15) Psychology and Business Management Bellevue, Iowa Claira Sieverding Kapraun’s (’15) life has always been rooted in… More
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Dubuque Promise Awards Seven Local Students Scholarships
The Dubuque Promise Program (DPP), a collaborative initiative supported by Loras College, Clarke University, and the University of Dubuque, has… More
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Scott Steepleton: sports camp and time with family
For the sixteenth summer in a row, Scott Steepleton (’08), an eighth-grade exploratory teacher at Roosevelt Middle School in Dubuque,… More
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From Bow Ties to Business Analytics
Brendan Doyle (’18) Business Analytics Hawthorn Woods, Illinois Brendan Doyle (’18) launched his own business in high school and now… More
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Mike Doyle Announced as President-Elect
The Board of Regents of Loras College is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael (Mike) Doyle, J.D. (’91) as president-elect. Doyle will return to Loras in August to ensure a smooth presidential transition and work with President Jim Collins (’84), who has served as president for the past twenty years and will retire in… More