Student Stories

  • Fostering Faith and Teaching Grace

    Fostering Faith and Teaching Grace

    As an elementary education major at Loras College, Amanda Soat ('25) understands the importance of gaining practical teaching experience before graduating... More

  • The Road to M&A Mastery

    The Road to M&A Mastery

    Thomas Kampmier ('24), a dedicated Duhawk from Rockford, IL, is making remarkable strides at Loras College... More

  • Blending Academics and Professional Development

    Blending Academics and Professional Development

    Shree Prakash Shah ('25) is making the most of his Loras College experience. Coming from Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, this international student seamlessly balances... More

  • Real Talk and Real Growth at the Fountain of Youth

    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

  • Molecules and Mentors: A Summer Immersed in Biotechnology

    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

  • From Internship to Influence

    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

  • Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Advocacy

    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

  • A Healthy Dose of Achievement

    A Healthy Dose of Achievement

    As an intern, Steve Marfo ('26) assists clients with daily tasks, monitors their health, and provides emotional support. More

  • Going Beyond at Beyond Behavior

    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

  • Exploring Beyond the Tractor at John Deere

    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

  • 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

    In the summer of 2020, as a high school senior, Graceann Beckett (’24) received a graduation gift that would set… More