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Loras College Privacy Policy
This privacy policy outlines the types of personal information received, collected, and used by Loras College through its suite of websites and online service partners.
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Empowering Change
2014 graduate, Adrienne Shavers is revered by her friends and classmates for how closely she helps students and the lengths she’s willing to go to make a connection. However, with great humility, Adrienne admits that it’s a mutually impactful relationship. “I had no clue that the students I work with were going to help me…
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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.
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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...
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Medicare and More: Through a Community Lens
The Loras Call to Participation course focuses on developing the disposition of responsible contributing by tasking students to facilitate community focus groups to engage in conversation to learn firsthand the impact of policies, funding, and laws.
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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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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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Heitkamp Planetarium & Observatory
The Heitkamp Memorial Planetarium offers monthly shows that are open to both students and the Dubuque community, providing insight into a variety of otherworldly topics.
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Loras Ranks Amongst Best Colleges
Loras College ranked 12th among 2025 Regional Colleges Midwest by U.S. News & World Report, and 13th in Best Value Schools. The rankings, in their 40th year, evaluate nearly 1,500 institutions on academic quality, emphasizing social mobility and graduate outcomes. President Jim Collins welcomed the recognition, highlighting Loras' commitment to affordability and quality.
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Seeing Clearly & Changing Lives
Dr. Jeffrey Lynch (’01) founded ReSpectacle in 2011, transforming eyeglass recycling through an online database that matches donated glasses with recipients' prescriptions. Inspired by his 2006 mission trip, he has helped over 50,000 people worldwide. His work highlights the impact of technology on healthcare and the importance of community involvement.
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Leading with Love
A Loras education is the foundation to communicate with confidence, think critically, write with clarity, research with accuracy, and dialogue with respect.
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Pursuing a Passion for OT
Gabbi’s decision to attend Loras was solidified when St. Ambrose University announced a partnership to expand its Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program.