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Mike Doyle Announced as President-Elect
The Board of Regents of Loras College is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael (Mike) Doyle, J.D. (’91) as president-elect. Doyle will return to Loras in August to ensure a smooth presidential transition and work with President Jim Collins (’84), who has served as president for the past twenty years and will retire in… More
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President Collins to Retire in 2025
After decades of dedicated service to Loras College, President James E. Collins ('84) will step down at the end of the next academic year when his most recent contract is complete, after a twenty-year tenure. He will depart as the longest-serving president in Loras’ 185-year history. More
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McElroy Fellowship to Doss ’23 to Pursue Graduate Degree
Loras College graduate, Madison Doss (’23) was selected as one of two recipients of the forty-first annual graduate fellowships granted by the McElroy Trust. Doss completed a double major in engineering and neuroscience with a minor in mathematics. More
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McCrea ’88 Commencement Speaker, Receives Honorary Degree
Loras College alumnus Dr. Mike McCrea (’88) will return to his alma mater to deliver the Commencement address at the College’s 186th graduation on May 4, 2024. McCrea will also receive an honorary degree during the ceremony. 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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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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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
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New Master of Arts in Disability Studies Announced
The Master of Arts in Disability Studies is designed to equip individuals for roles in community-based or governmental agencies. The content in the program provides students with the necessary skills to initiate or advance careers focused on working with a diverse range of individuals with disabilities. More