Campus News – ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Catholic, Liberal Arts | Dubuque, IA Tue, 12 May 2026 14:06:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 /wp-content/uploads/cropped-loras-favicon-with-background-480x480.png Campus News – ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ 32 32 Where Passion Became Purpose /news/where-passion-became-purpose/ Tue, 12 May 2026 14:06:04 +0000 /?p=69864 Emma Walsh ’17 Kinesiology & Exercise Science Emma Walsh (’17) turned her Loras experience into a purpose-driven career rooted in service, philanthropy, and global impact. Originally from the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Emma grew up visiting the Galena area with her family every Fourth of July. Those trips made the Dubuque area feel familiar, so when it came time to begin her college…

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]]> 2026 Co-Curricular Awards /news/2026-co-curricular-awards/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:39:42 +0000 /?p=69737 ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ recognized outstanding student organizations, student leaders and faculty and staff during the 2026 Co-Curricular Awards, celebrating those who have made a meaningful impact on campus life through leadership, service, collaboration and community engagement. The annual awards highlight the vital role co-curricular involvement plays in the formation of the whole person…

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]]> Award-winning Filmmaker Craig Schaefer to Deliver ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ 187th Commencement Address /news/loras-college-187th-commencement-address/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:19:01 +0000 /?p=69336 Schaefer, who has been a member of the Loras faculty since 1993, will also be recognized as professor emeritus upon his retirement at the end of the 2026 academic year, concluding 33 years of service. As professor of creative media, Schaefer played a transformative role in shaping Loras’ creative media program. Throughout his career, he taught courses in production, sports media and media…

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]]> A Path Unfolding /news/a-path-unfolding/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:55:41 +0000 /?p=69309 Ervin Yahr III (’19) English Literature & Politics Ervin Yahr III (’19) embodies what it means to stay open to growth, embrace community, and follow where opportunity leads. Originally from Decorah, Iowa, Ervin was raised with an appreciation for liberal arts education, but Loras wasn’t initially at the top of his list. With his sister, Kaitlin (Yahr) Pohland (’16)…

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]]> ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Launches Marquette 3+3 Law Program; Moot Court Team Competes on National Stage /news/marquette-33-law-program-moot-court-team-competes-on-national-stage/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:02:19 +0000 /?p=68109 ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ is pleased to announce a 3+3 law program partnership with Marquette University Law School, creating an accelerated pathway for students pursuing careers in law. The agreement allows qualified Loras students to complete three years of undergraduate coursework before transitioning directly into law school, earning both their bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor in six years.

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]]> A Year That Made the Difference /news/year-that-made-the-difference/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:31:38 +0000 /?p=68722 Megan Black (’17) Business Administration Evanston, Illinois For Megan Black (’17), Loras wasn’t just where she finished college, it’s where everything clicked. Originally from Janesville, Wisconsin, Megan transferred to ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ after her previous institution unexpectedly closed during her junior year. Faced with retaking entrance exams, reapplying to schools…

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]]> Loras Community Rallies for Duhawk Day, Surpassing 2,000 Donors for Sixth Consecutive Year /news/loras-best-duhawk-day/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:57:18 +0000 /?p=68671 ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ celebrated, united and supported its fourteenth Duhawk Day with 2,030 donors, surpassing the goal of 1,839 donors and marking the sixth consecutive year the total exceeded 2,000 donors. On March 4, the Loras community of students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and friends joined together to turn the country purple and gold while supporting current and future students.

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]]> All 14 Loras Students Qualify for FBLA National Leadership Conference in Las Vegas /news/students-qualify-for-fbla-national-conference/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:26:45 +0000 /?p=68349 Top honors were awarded to 14 ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ students at the Iowa chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference, held at Des Moines Area Community College. All 14 qualified for the FBLA National Leadership Conference in June in Las Vegas, Nevada. The students competed in 28 events and placed in the top four in 23. In addition to competitions…

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]]> ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Senior Earns Gold ADDY and Judge’s Choice Award at AAF American Advertising Awards /news/loras-college-senior-awarded-addy/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:34:10 +0000 /?p=68298 ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ senior Nora Bruxvoort, a Creative Media major with a minor in Marketing, was recently recognized for her outstanding creative work at the American Advertising Awards hosted by the American Advertising Federation’s local chapter in Dubuque. Bruxvoort received both a Gold ADDY and the Judge’s Choice Award for a promotional video she produced for Bunker Hill Golf Course during her…

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]]> ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿â€™s Master’s Program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling receives CACREP accreditation /news/cacrep-accreditation/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:51:20 +0000 /?p=67111 ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ is proud to announce that its Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate program has received accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), the national accrediting body that sets the highest standards for counseling education in the United States. This accreditation is retroactive for the past 18 months…

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