News
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Loras LULAC National Collegiate Council of the Year
Loras LULAC was awarded National Collegiate Council of the Year at the June 2024 LULAC National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. More
Upcoming Events
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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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WCC Brands Sponsors Homecoming with $100,000 Gift
Corey and Teah (Meyer) Kaiser, (’16) owners of WCC Brands and the Wisconsin Clothing Company retail brand, have pledged $100,000 to Loras College to sponsor the college's Homecoming festivities over the next four years. More
Latest News
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The Enduring Value of Private, Faith-Based Higher Education
Despite our societal challenges, higher education remains vital. Faith-based institutions like Loras College continue integrating faith and reason, and engaging with students provides hope for civil discourse and community involvement, despite current difficulties in various sectors.
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Redefining Purpose
After achieving your dream job as a school-based therapist, a sudden brain tumor diagnosis altered your life's course. You adapted, becoming a successful fundraiser and baker, demonstrating resilience and finding new purpose through adversity.
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Service-Minded Duhawk
Crystal Trotter is our June Duhawk Dozen. Loras is where she immersed herself in business studies and service opportunities, setting her up for future success at an LinkedIn.
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2024 All-Sports Camp
The Loras campus buzzes with activity again this summer as 2,500 boys and girls, ages seven to fourteen, arrive throughout June and July—the largest attendance in the program's forty-three-year history.
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Welcoming Our Newest Duhawks
Incoming students "meet their flock," forging connections with peers from the start. They explore residence halls, set up laptops, and attend informative sessions on financial aid.
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2024 Spring Dean’s List
The following Loras College students were recognized for academic achievement during the recent semester by Dr. Donna Heald, Loras College provost and academic dean. The Dean’s List is compiled at the completion of each semester.
Campus News
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Transforming Internships into Career Opportunities
Celina Feldhake ('24), a recent graduate from Loras College, has made the most of her college experience by completing an internship at Cottingham & Butler. More
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A Super Bowl Spectacle… Behind the Scenes
For football fans, the Super Bowl is the pinnacle sporting event of the year. This year’s big game also featured the talents of three creative media alumni. More
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Honoring a Legacy of Inspiring Student Writers
Loras professor to be honored through an established writing award. The Dr. Kevin Koch Writing Prize will be awarded annually to a Loras student whose poem, essay, story, or other work is judged as the best single piece published that year in the Loras College literary journal, The Limestone Review. More
Academics
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New Master of Arts in Disability Studies
A groundbreaking, first-in-the-region graduate program will be added to Loras’ academic offerings beginning this fall. This disability studies master's program is well-suited for administrators, social service professionals, educators, advocates, individuals with disabilities, and family members. More
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CFA Institute Research Challenge
Loras students represented Loras College competing in the 2024 sub-regional competition hosted by CFA Society of Iowa. Loras earned second place in the first Big Stock Pitch Competition hosted by Appalachian State University and competing against teams from across the country. 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
Alumni
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A Life of Teaching and Travel
When her father asked if she would like to tour Loras College during her college search, Emma McLaughlin (’21) agreed mainly to make Bill McLaughlin (’90) happy. Little did she know that she would be opening the doors to the place she would call home for the next few years. 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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Cultivating Community and Connection
Word of mouth among Duhawks continues to provide opportunities for Loras College students. Connections students make throughout their time at Loras stronger and throughout the years beyond. Natalie Droeske (’18) has become a catalyst in the Dubuque Community, personally and professionally. More
Podcasts
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Community On & Off the Court
Growing up in Bellevue and attending Bellevue Marquette High School, Isaac Sturm's ('17) affinity for the small-town, tight-knit community has shaped his life. More
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Duhawk Difference Maker
Breanna Oxley (’13) is dedicated to making a positive impact wherever life takes her. Diving right into life as a Duhawk during her first year on campus, she made her presence known in and out of the classroom. 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