History
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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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Servant Leadership
Entering Loras, Nick Satterlee (’12) had a different idea of what his life would look like. A general business degree with the hopes of going to law school was always on his mind and during his first year he quickly learned he did not quite have the passion he desired for this particular career path. More
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An Invaluable Resource: Loras College Center for Dubuque History
Local history immerses students in a familiar context. Although Dubuque might not be their hometown, they learn that the place they call home also has a unique and interesting history. It also enables me to assist digital natives in recognizing the value of saving and cataloging the stuff humans produce – so that future citizens… More
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Image and Imagination from the Middle Ages
Illuminated Manuscripts in the Loras College Rare Books Collection Dr. John Eby, Loras College History Department “Image and Imagination from… More
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A Worldwide Educator
2016 graduate, Brian Honerbaum, in his five years since graduating, has become a worldly and accomplished teacher. Though he started his teaching career in Dubuque at Hempstead High School, he’s taught in Ukraine, Dubai, Vietnam, and virtually in China. More
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By the Book
The book, Sacred Fantasies: Medieval Illuminations in the Loras College Library, originated in a history class taught by John Eby, PhD, professor of history focused on the Middle Ages. More
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U.S. News Ranks Loras as Tenth Best Regional College
Loras College has been named the tenth Best Regional College in the Midwest — a 12-state region — according to the 2023 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings released Monday. More
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America Divided in the 1970s
Loras College history students and Dr. Kristin Anderson-Bricker archive an expansive 528 volume set of scrapbooks, the National Political Cartoon Collection records American life and foreign policy through newspaper editorial cartoons from the 1930s to the 1979. More
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For God and Country
PJ Fricano, a 2017 graduate, never envisioned himself spending over 20 years in the classroom, but after his time at Wahlert High School in Dubuque, Iowa, Loras College for his undergraduate degree, and finally Notre Dame for his law degree; PJ has a litany of academic achievements to be proud of. More
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Washington Monthly Lists Loras College #5 Nationally in College Rankings
Loras also landed in the top 20 for Best Bang for the Buck Colleges, which ranks college and universities according to how well they help non-wealthy students attain marketable degrees at affordable prices. More
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Keep Germs to Yourself: Lessons from the 1918 Influenza Epidemic
Through the Loras Experience, you gain an insight into the interests and expertise of Loras faculty. Discover what makes the… More