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An English Legacy

In 1986, Marcy Jessen (later Marcy Horst) graduated from �� with a degree in English: writing and history. Turn the clock ahead a generation, and three of her daughters—Clare (’11), Megan (’14), and Emma (’16), likewise studied English at ��. Hear their Loras English story. More

Leading by Faith

2013 graduate, Daniel Thole, sought a Catholic education, a strong community, and a robust math program when choosing his college. His search led him to Loras and those three factors continue to shape his life as an education leader a decade after graduating from Loras, earning him the title of our October Duhawk Dozen. More

Friends Return With the Next Generation

Being part of Loras All-Sports Camp is about creating relationships, meeting new people, having fun, and all growing in a positive, safe direction. That is why many campers choose to return and eventually attend college at such a fantastic place With all same values interwoven all the way through. More

Welu Recognized as a Top CFO for 2023

Todd Welu (’86) is named one of the Top 25 CFOs of Illinois for 2023. His work requires partnering with executives, while building and retaining personal and professional relationships. Todd’s �� experience, coursework, and caring professors helped hone his interpersonal skills to be a respected and valued business partner. More

Andrew Ryan

Professor Emerita of English, Kevin Koch (’81) announces investigative reporter, Andrew Fyan (’99) is named a 2024 fellow at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. Ryan will study how reinvigorated accountability reporting at the local level could be used to establish fresh footholds in news deserts. More

Home Sweet Loras

Five years ago, Ali (Reeg) Burgmeier (’18) was just starting life after Loras and maneuvering through a new career. Pushing herself out of her comfort zone as a student helped lay the groundwork for success after graduation. Being uncomfortable in the workplace and her personal life doesn’t make her afraid, but rather, she sees it… More

Mund Helping Put Stories Into Space

Beth Mund (’96) has launched a new project that is literally out of this world. The Loras alumna’s STORIES of Space project has sent 300 submitted stories to the International Space Station. More

Suther Named Nashville Healthcare Fellow

Tim Suther (’82), co-chair of the �� Board of Regents, was named as a member of the 2023 class of the Nashville Health Care Council Fellows. The Council Fellows welcomes thirty leaders selected from healthcare companies of all sizes and sectors who are poised to move our nation’s healthcare industry forward. More

Worldwide Duhawk

Jeanie Kasper ('19) approaches everything with an open mindset. Whether it's joining clubs, pursuing her education, or advancing in her career, she views each endeavor as an opportunity for personal growth and positive impact. "Ultimately, I chose organizations and groups [at Loras] that allowed me to engage with the community, learn new things, or enhance… More

Duhawk Connections

Katie Gonzales (’14) has built an impressive career in collegiate athletics. She has dedicated her collegiate, graduate, and profession to ensuring that the achievements and stories of student-athletes receive the recognition they deserve. These reasons and more, make her our July Duhawk Dozen recipient! More

’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

Constructing a Story

Jonathan Quinn (’21) knows the importance of constructing a story. As he works on creating his own life story, his education and training at Loras have helped him tell the stories of others through a reflective and forward-thinking lens. At age 23, he already has “award-winning director” on his resume and that is just the… More