Student Stories
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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
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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
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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
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Boxing Club Sparks New Interest in Sweet Science
By Mark A. Mederson, PhD, assistant professor of media studies and faculty adviser of the student newspaper, The Lorian. Mederson… More
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Bringing Friends Together Through Peace
Friends Kate Cain (’26) and Ellie Coleman (’25) have transformed from high school classmates to Loras College peace advocates, driven… More
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GraceAnn Beckett ’24: The Importance of Referrals
I first learned about Loras College from a service group that visited my community every summer (Otway/McDermott, Ohio). Chaperones and… More
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Analyzing Her Future
Kaylee Osterberger (’22 MA ’24) is pursuing a Master of Science in Applied Analytics degree at Loras College, and flexibility,… 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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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
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Transferring to a New Community
“The different culture, people, and language took some time to get used to. The staff and faculty are welcoming and always checking in to make sure things are going okay. It’s those little things that make a difference." More
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Engaged in the Experience
“I am hungry for learning. I enjoy it so much that it doesn’t feel like work to me. The worst thing I can think of is sitting at home alone and not experiencing or learning something new. This is just a joy.” More