Student Stories
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Loras Creative Media Students Earn State and Regional Honors for Film and Media Work
Spring is widely regarded as the premier season for film festivals and awards ceremonies recognizing excellence in creative projects from the previous year. Loras College Creative Media students have continued that tradition, earning multiple state and regional honors for their outstanding work. At the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) Student Production Awards hosted by the… More
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Loras College Students Earn National Recognition at FBLA National Leadership Conference
The conference attracted more than 1,300 students, educators and volunteers from nearly 200 colleges and universities across 29 states and territories. Participants competed in 42 business-related events for scholarships and cash prizes totaling nearly $60,000 while taking part in educational workshops and networking opportunities with employers and industry professionals. Loras students delivered several standout performances during the national competition. Cana Duckworth (’28) placed… More
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2026 Co-Curricular Awards
Loras College recognized outstanding student organizations, student leaders and faculty and staff during the 2026 Co-Curricular Awards, celebrating those who have made a meaningful impact on campus life through leadership, service, collaboration and community engagement. The annual awards highlight the vital role co-curricular involvement plays in the formation of the whole person, honoring individuals and… More
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Loras College Launches Marquette 3+3 Law Program; Moot Court Team Competes on National Stage
Loras launches a 3+3 law pathway with Marquette for a faster route to a bachelor’s and J.D. More
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All 14 Loras Students Qualify for FBLA National Leadership Conference in Las Vegas
Top honors were awarded to 14 Loras College students at the Iowa chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference, held at Des Moines Area Community College. All 14 qualified for the FBLA National Leadership Conference in June in Las Vegas, Nevada. The students competed in 28 events and placed in… More
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Loras College Senior Earns Gold ADDY and Judge’s Choice Award at AAF American Advertising Awards
Loras senior Nora Bruxvoort earns Gold ADDY and Judge’s Choice honors for award-winning creative media work at the AAF Awards. More
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Loras College’s Master’s Program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling receives CACREP accreditation
Loras College is proud to announce that its Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate program has received accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), the national accrediting body that sets the highest standards for counseling education in the United States. This accreditation is retroactive for the past 18 months, meaning… More
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Harmonizing Marketing and Music
Lauren Boeckman (’26), a Duhawk double majoring in marketing and Spanish, is gaining valuable hands-on experience this summer as a marketing intern… More
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Field Tested and Future Focused
Eight graduate athletic training students, along with Dr. Molly Figgins, recently represented Loras College at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Annual Convention… More
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Loras Senior Awarded Prestigious McElroy Fellowship
Declan O’Connor has been named one of two recipients of the most competitive academic honors in Northeast Iowa: McElroy Fellowships. More
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Loras Ethics Bowl Team Makes Impressive National Debut
Loras College Ethics Bowl team made an outstanding debut at the APPE IEB National Ethics Bowl, finishing 15th overall in their first year of competition. More
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Loras Sigma Phi Epsilon Chapter Earns National Recognitions
Loras College’s Sigma Phi Epsilon chapter has been recognized by its national organization as a Top Performing Recruiting Chapter for 2024… More