Politics
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Voices for Peace at Vatican Gathering
Loras College’s Dr. David Cochran, professor of politics, recently traveled to Rome to present at this month’s Synod, a global… More
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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
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IPTC Grant to Benefit Community College Transfers to Iowa Private Colleges, Universities
Find a more transparent, cost-effective, and coordinated transfer process thanks to a three-year grant More
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’08 Graduate Serves Church and Community by Livestreaming Service
“We put our all into it because we really wanted people to have that feeling of connection. And, personally, it was the most fulfilling part of our week because everything else had come to a screeching halt and this was a way to use the gifts that we have been given.” More
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Loras May Term, Calendar Change Increase Student Opportunities
The College is beginning and ending its fall semester one week earlier than the current academic calendar. In addition, Loras is shifting from a January term to a May term schedule to provide students with enhanced experiential learning opportunities. More
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“I Always Felt Like I Belonged There”
"It helped provide a comfort level of what ‘real’ is in the world and gave me a confidence that I can work with anyone and be comfortable seeking out differing opinions." 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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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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Pro Deo et Patria: A Motto to Take to Heart
The blog aptly titled, in all caps, “I’m Kevin! Iowa Native, Loras College Grad, and now Peace Corps Volunteer Headed to Mozambique!” perfectly sums up 2011 graduate, Kevin O’Brien. Kevin’s love of Loras has been building for a lifetime. More
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Loras. Lakers. Familia.
For the better part of eight years, Estherjoy (Est) Mungai (’14) has spent her professional career educating and informing young people across the country. From podcasts to written articles, she has been using the full reach of the world wide web and face-to-face conversations to help others. 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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Loras receives $99,991 grant from National Endowment for Humanities
Loras College receives a $99,991 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).. The funds will spur an undergraduate program entitled “Building Ecoliteracy: A General Education Track in Sustainability” and will cover development of the program’s four courses that share the theme of sustainability and ecoliteracy. More