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Education Students Benefit from PDS Initiative

Prior to the student teaching internship at Loras, our PDS model provides teacher candidates with valuable experience in the classroom where there are opportunities to close the gap between theory and practice. More

Loras, Mercy Team-up for 3+1 Nursing Program

Mercy College of Health Sciences and �� are partnering to offer a new 3+1 program that provides an opportunity for students to earn two degrees in four years; a bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from Loras and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) through an accelerated pathway from Mercy College. More

Finding Support

“When I hear that all together, it reminds me that I have accomplished so much, but I also feel like there is so much more for me to achieve. It sounds funny, but it is like I forget that I did all of that." More

Faith Takes a Hand

"I could already sense the community that was here and I just felt welcomed right from the get-go. There have been so many people and opportunities that have helped me to know God and myself better.” More

The Experiences of a National Champion

“It kind of took my breath away. We were having a lot of fun while still working. It reinforced that I could enjoy being in a sports environment without being focused on competition or academics.” More

Growth Through Partnerships: ��, St Ambrose Announce Five Articulation Agreements

�� and St. Ambrose University (SAU) signed five new articulation agreements on Thursday to expand the growing partnership between the two schools. The agreements will see students earning undergraduate degrees at one school and a master’s or doctorate degree at the other. More

Honors Program Leads to Greater Community Impact

Emma Hoefer (’23) and Cierra Bachmann (’23) were part of a group honors project focused on providing fresh produce to the campus. Their work would eventually lead to internships and the ability to help out the surrounding city of Dubuque. More

Loras Partners with Paramount for EMS Education

Paramount EMS and �� have embarked on a partnership that broadens opportunities for community members interested in and/or seeking a career in Emergency Medical Services. More

Loras, St. Ambrose Sign Physical Therapy Agreement

�� and St. Ambrose University have entered a collaboration that will benefit students pursuing graduate study in physical therapy. The collaboration provides an opportunity for students to complete both a bachelor’s degree and a doctor of physical therapy degree in five and a half years through a 3+2.5 articulation agreement. More

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

Learning Along the Arizona-Mexico Border

I became interested in the Arizona-Mexico border trip because being from the Midwest, it’s a culture I’ve never experienced before. While in college, we have time and opportunities like these to see distinct parts of the country and world that might not be available to us once we graduate. I also wanted to learn more… More

Applied Analytics Making Community Impact

What makes these capstone projects significant is the real-world application of what they have learned through the program. From working with a local brewery and insurance company, students not only see how their data analysis translates into real business, but they are able to develop critical skills to help them both gather the necessary information… More

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