Campus News
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Boxing Club Sparks New Interest in Sweet Science
With boxing re-surfaces across campuses nationwide, Loras Assistant Professor of Media Studies, Mark Mederson, had a mission to serve as faculty adviser of the Loras Boxing Club. Students who participate agree there’s definitely a welcoming and social component, with a challenging and discipline workout for their mind and bodies. More
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Loras Wins Award for Campus Sustainability Efforts
Loras College earns the annual Iowa Recycling Excellence Awards recognizing Loras and Loras student for creating and continuing programs, facilities, and research that advance recycling and promote waste diversion in Iowa. More
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Bringing Friends Together Through Peace
High school classmates, Kate Cain (’26) and Ellie Coleman (’25) from Dowling Catholic High School have transformed from high school classmates to Loras College peace advocates, driven by pivotal summers spent at the past Loras Peace Institute. Their experiences have led them to continue working for peace and social change. More
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A Second Chance at Life
Jayden Upton, a 21-year-old Loras College student is crushed by a train and placed in a medically induced coma for days shares his story. Jayden continues to have a positive attitude accepted what happened to him and appreciating his second chance at life. More
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The Loras Promise
Beginning with the spring and fall 2024 incoming class, Loras College has launched the Loras Promise, increasing our merit scholarships for all first-year students and providing tuition-free education for all Iowa students More
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ENDURING VALUES / VIBRANT VISION Campaign Launched
Loras College seeks the generous support of alumni and friends with the launch of a $128 million comprehensive campaign. Objectives include: Increase Access to Catholic Higher Education, Empower Leaders for Church and Society, Forge Partnerships for a Stronger Loras, Nurture and Develop Faith and Enhance the Learning and Living Environment. More
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GraceAnn Beckett ’24: The Importance of Referrals
GraceAnn Beckett (’24) realizes how important her connections influenced her to apply and attend Loras College. The Loras student referral program is an invaluable tool for those wanting real stories and authentic experiences in choosing the best college to learn, explore, mature, and thrive for the next four-plus years. More
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Analyzing Her Future
Kaylee Osterberger (’22 MA ’24) has flexibility, cohort diversity, and range of experiences that are preparing her for success. Kaylee is now pursuing her Master of Science in Applied Analytics degree at Loras College and feels more well-rounded and prepared for a broad spectrum of opportunities and her future. More
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U.S. News Ranks Loras as Twelfth-Best Regional College
Loras College has been named the twelfth Best Regional College in the Midwest according to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings. More
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Dubuque Institutions Unite Through Internships
While Loras students have been working as interns at A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. for many years, the arrival of Emilie Loras has brought the two companies’ histories together in a new way. More
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Forbes Names Loras as One of Nation’s Best Small Employers
Forbes Magazine identified Loras College as one of America’s Best Small Employers in a survey reviewing companies employing between 200 and 1,000 employees. More
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De la Mora, Perez Honored at National LULAC Conference
Emily De la Mora (’26) and Sergio Perez (’13) were presented with awards at the ninety-fourth League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) National Convention and Exposition in recognition of their leadership abilities. Both are selected from a national pool of young adult/collegiate chapters. More