Campus News
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Lights, Camera, Action: Loras Alum Making His Mark in Hollywood
From the quiet streets of Dubuque to the bright lights of Hollywood, Rajendra "Raj" Thakurathi ('12) has traveled an inspiring journey fueled by his passion for... More
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Medicare and More: Through a Community Lens
The Loras Call to Participation course focuses on developing the disposition of responsible contributing by tasking students to facilitate community focus groups to engage in conversation to learn firsthand the impact of policies, funding, and laws. More
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Admirela’s Mission for Peace and Justice
Loras student, Admirela A. Balic (’96) reflects on a life of accomplishment. She is deploying knowledge and commitment to serve humanity’s highest values and lives out her belief daily. More
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Rivals Unite Through Leadership Conference
Seven Loras College students attended The American Rivers Conference, Student-Athlete Leadership Conference. Sixty-five students from nine schools collaborated and learned some valuable lessons and strategies on leadership, mental performance, and collaboration across competitive lines. More
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Real Talk and Real Growth at the Fountain of Youth
August Witt ('26), a Loras student from Decorah, IA, is making the most of his internship at the Fountain of Youth. There, he facilitates 'Real Talk' groups... More
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Molecules and Mentors: A Summer Immersed in Biotechnology
Quinlan Cummings ('24) spent this past summer merging molecules and mingling with masterminds while interning at ThermoFisher Scientific, a leading biotechnology company... More
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Fr. Greg Boyle Campus Visit, Student Panel & Booksigning
Father Gregory Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries presented a Keynote Address and facilitated a student panel discussion on March 20, 2024, on the campus of Loras College in the Loras Athletic Wellness Center. A book signing hosted by River Lights Bookstore followed. More
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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