Campus News

  • 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

    Opening her eyes to a world of boundless compassion and a passion for social change, Loras College student, Graceann Beckett (’24) a double major in philosophy and religious studies and theology with minors in business and Catholic studies. Graceann embodies the spirit of a compassionate and dedicated leader. 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

  • 2023 Fall Dean’s List

    2023 Fall Dean’s List

    Loras College students are recognized for Fall 2023 academic achievement by Loras College Provost and Academic Dean, Dr. Donna Heald. Dean’s List student must earn a minimum grade-point average and must attain full-time status. 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

  • Joint Programs with Drake Law, St. Ambrose University

    Joint Programs with Drake Law, St. Ambrose University

    Loras College students can earn both a bachelor’s degree and a law degree in six years thanks to a new partnership with Drake University Law School. Furthermore, a new 4+1 Master of Public Health articulation agreement was recently completed with St. Ambrose University. More

  • Boxing Club Sparks New Interest in Sweet Science

    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

  • Loras Wins Award for Campus Sustainability Efforts

    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

  • Bringing Friends Together Through Peace

    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

  • A Second Chance at Life

    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

  • The Loras Promise

    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