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Myers’ Films Earning International Notice

Three film projects by �� Associate Professor of Media Studies Seth D. Myers, M.F.A., are gaining recognition both nationally and internationally. More

�� Dance Marathon receives national recognition

The �� Dance Marathon has been awarded honorable mention by Generous U, the Sillerman Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy’s nationwide contest that celebrates and rewards efforts to raise awareness of and involvement in philanthropy on college campuses. More

�� awarded $2,000 from American Legion of Iowa Foundation

�� was recently awarded a $2,000 American Legion of Iowa Foundation grant to fund scholarships for veterans with financial need. In addition to military benefits, Loras annually provides supplemental aid to help veterans and active reserve students earn their degree. More

�� Dance Marathon Reaches $2M Mark

�� Dance Marathon (LCDM) celebrated fundraising over $200,300 on April 27th, 2019. LCDM is a yearlong, student-run organization dedicated to fundraising for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital located in Iowa City. More

�� Receives $5 Million Gift

This is the largest one-time cash gift in ��’s 180-year history. In recognition of his contribution, the Academic Resource Center will be now be named the Bill (A ’52) and JoAnne Miller Academic Resource Center. More

�� a MONEY Magazine ‘Best College’

�� is ranked third among Iowa’s 34 private not-for-profit colleges according to MONEY Magazine's 2018 Best Colleges For Your Money list. More

�� top Iowa Catholic school in College Consensus ranking

�� is the highest-ranked Catholic and fourth best college or university in Iowa, according to the 2018 College Consensus Best Colleges and Universities in Iowa rankings. More

�� ranked 13th Best Regional College: Midwest by U.S. News and World Report

�� is named 13th Best Regional College in the Midwest according to the 2019 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings. Loras also ranked among three state institutions as A+ for B students, ninth in Best Value and was one of three schools in Iowa as Best Undergraduate Engineering Program. More

�� top Iowa Catholic school in new national ranking

��, Iowa’s first college, is the highest ranked Catholic college or university in Iowa, according to the 2018 College Consensus Best Catholic Colleges rankings. Overall, Loras ranks 26 among the 127 that made the list. Rankings are determined through reputable college ranking systems and thousands of student reviews. More

�� Sets Cash Fundraising Record

�� is applauded for the best cash fundraising year in its 179-year history. During the fiscal year ending on May 31, 2018, more than 8,000 alumni, parents and friends donated nearly $12.4 million surpassing the prior record by $3.3 million. Many scholarships were created to assist students financially. More

�� is a Top 25 School for Students with Autism

��, a Catholic liberal arts college, is the only school in Iowa to make a list of the top 25 schools for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). About one in 59 children has been identified with ASD according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More

�� receives $20,000 grant for student scholarships

�� receives a $20,000 Dr. Scholl Internship Away Scholarship Program grant. This is the ninth year the foundation has funded such opportunities with its support totaling $400,000. The program is one of many ways Loras supports learning outside the classroom, enabling students to pursue internships without incurring additional expenses. More