Campus News

  • From Internship to Influence

    From Internship to Influence

    Loras College student Sadikshya (Sadie) Bhattarai ('25) is cultivating real-world skills this semester as an intern at the Dubuque YMCA. A creative media and public relations major and religious studies minor, Sadie is thrilled that her role as the social media manager and crisis service advocate aligns with her passion for empowering women and creating… More

  • 15 Consecutive Years as Top Outstanding Video Excellence Award

    15 Consecutive Years as Top Outstanding Video Excellence Award

    Thursday evening, Loras students attended the awards ceremony at the Downtown Marriot Hotel, where they garnered a total of 15 awards. Most impressively... More

  • Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Advocacy

    Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Advocacy

    Dubuque's own Ava Bradley ('24) is diving headfirst into the realm of government affairs this semester, thanks to her internship with the city's Chamber of Commerce. Ava works closely... More

  • A Healthy Dose of Achievement

    A Healthy Dose of Achievement

    As an intern, Steve Marfo ('26) assists clients with daily tasks, monitors their health, and provides emotional support. More

  • Going Beyond at Beyond Behavior

    Going Beyond at Beyond Behavior

    Analisa Cimino ('25), a driven psychology major from Freeport, IL, is making waves through her transformative internship at Beyond Behavior. More

  • Exploring Beyond the Tractor at John Deere

    Exploring Beyond the Tractor at John Deere

    Psychology major and Peosta, IA, native Hannah Quinones ('24) is gaining invaluable experience interning at John Deere in labor relations. In this role, she assists employees with administrative issues like disability, FMLA, and general questions. More

  • Igniting Success in Dubuque’s Safety Scene

    Igniting Success in Dubuque’s Safety Scene

    Tasked with ensuring city-wide safety, Grace Kopcio (’26) diligently works with the fire protection database system, “The Compliance Engine,” to make sure businesses and properties across Dubuque are up to date on their fire protection systems. More

  • Beckett’s Inspiring Commitment to Social Change

    Beckett’s Inspiring Commitment to Social Change

    In the summer of 2020, as a high school senior, Graceann Beckett (’24) received a graduation gift that would set… More

  • 2023 Fall Dean’s List

    2023 Fall Dean’s List

    Congratulations for Outstanding Academic Achievement The following Loras College students are recognized for academic achievement during the recent semester by… More

  • Fast Track to Innovation with Loras College’s Racing Club

    Fast Track to Innovation with Loras College’s Racing Club

    They candidly share the exhilaration of blending theoretical knowledge with the grease and glory of hands-on vehicle design. More

  • Catholic Higher Education: An Asset for Iowa and Iowans

    Catholic Higher Education: An Asset for Iowa and Iowans

    This is a turbulent time for higher education, both nationally and here in Iowa. Students, families, and state leaders have questions about value, relevance, and trust. More than 1.2 million fewer undergraduates are in college now than just before the pandemic hit. In this challenging environment, private, non-profit higher education provides powerful assets to students,… More

  • ‘Brain Health’ Supported by Advances in Technology and Understanding of Psychiatric Disease

    ‘Brain Health’ Supported by Advances in Technology and Understanding of Psychiatric Disease

    As we learn more about the brain, we update our understanding and, in some cases, our terms. I have come to appreciate that there might be some confusion regarding “mental” vs. “brain” health terminology. More