Campus News
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One Heart, One Team, One Kid’s Life Changed
Will Arndt is all about changing lives, one kid at a time. The Loras College head golf coach started the non-profit One Heart Uganda... More
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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
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Loras Celebrates, Unites, and Supports on Duhawk Day 2024
Loras College finished its twelfth Duhawk Day with 2,136 donors, surpassing the goal of 1,839 and pushing the total over 2,000 for the fourth consecutive year. The College’s community of students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends joined forces to celebrate, unite, and support on Wednesday, March 6. All gifts received on Duhawk Day benefit… More
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Ultimate Athlete ELITE Study
Loras College is excited to be one of the testing grounds for the ELITE study, aiming to uncover the genetic determinants of human aerobic performance. In collaboration with Stanford University, Dr. Elaina Biechler, associate professor of kinesiology, will contribute to this initiative. On our campus, she’ll be conducting tests on 100 elite athletes, playing a… More
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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A Healthy Dose of Achievement
As an intern, Steve Marfo ('26) assists clients with daily tasks, monitors their health, and provides emotional support. More
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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
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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