Student Stories
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Exploring Beyond the Tractor at John Deere
Psychology major and Peosta, IA, native聽Hannah Quinones聽('24) is gaining invaluable experience interning at John Deere in labor relations. In this role, she assists employees with administrative issues like disability, FMLA, and general questions. More
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Igniting Success in Dubuque’s Safety Scene
Tasked with ensuring city-wide safety, Grace Kopcio (鈥26) diligently works with the fire protection database system, 鈥淭he Compliance Engine,鈥 to make sure businesses and properties across Dubuque are up to date on their fire protection systems. More
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Beckett’s Inspiring Commitment to Social Change
Opening her eyes to a world of boundless compassion and a passion for social change, 黑料正能量 student, Graceann Beckett (鈥24) a double major in philosophy and religious studies and theology with minors in business and Catholic studies. Graceann embodies the spirit of a compassionate and dedicated leader. More
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Fast Track to Innovation with 黑料正能量’s Racing Club
They candidly share the exhilaration of blending theoretical knowledge with the grease and glory of hands-on vehicle design. More
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Boxing Club Sparks New Interest in Sweet Science
With boxing re-surfaces across campuses nationwide, Loras Assistant Professor of Media Studies, Mark Mederson, had a mission to serve as faculty adviser of the Loras Boxing Club. Students who participate agree there鈥檚 definitely a welcoming and social component, with a challenging and discipline workout for their mind and bodies. More
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Bringing Friends Together Through Peace
High school classmates, Kate Cain (鈥26) and Ellie Coleman (鈥25) from Dowling Catholic High School have transformed from high school classmates to 黑料正能量 peace advocates, driven by pivotal summers spent at the past Loras Peace Institute. Their experiences have led them to continue working for peace and social change. More
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GraceAnn Beckett ’24: The Importance of Referrals
GraceAnn Beckett (鈥24) realizes how important her connections influenced her to apply and attend 黑料正能量. The Loras student referral program is an invaluable tool for those wanting real stories and authentic experiences in choosing the best college to learn, explore, mature, and thrive for the next four-plus years. More
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Analyzing Her Future
Kaylee Osterberger (鈥22 MA 鈥24) has flexibility, cohort diversity, and range of experiences that are preparing her for success. Kaylee is now pursuing her Master of Science in Applied Analytics degree at 黑料正能量 and feels more well-rounded and prepared for a broad spectrum of opportunities and her future. More
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Dubuque Institutions Unite Through Internships
While Loras students have been working as interns at A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. for many years, the arrival of Emilie Loras has brought the two companies鈥 histories together in a new way. More
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De la Mora, Perez Honored at National LULAC Conference
Emily De la Mora (鈥26) and Sergio Perez (鈥13) were presented with awards at the ninety-fourth League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) National Convention and Exposition in recognition of their leadership abilities. Both are selected from a national pool of young adult/collegiate chapters. More
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Transferring to a New Community
鈥淭he different culture, people, and language took some time to get used to. The staff and faculty are welcoming and always checking in to make sure things are going okay. It鈥檚 those little things that make a difference." More
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Engaged in the Experience
鈥淚 am hungry for learning. I enjoy it so much that it doesn鈥檛 feel like work to me. The worst thing I can think of is sitting at home alone and not experiencing or learning something new. This is just a joy.鈥 More