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91�� accounting graduates achieve seventh best pass rate in nation, second in Iowa

91�� accounting graduates taking the CPA exam for the first time in 2017 recorded the nation’s seventh-best pass rate among institutions that had at least 10 candidates. Loras graduates also scored the second-best pass rate in Iowa. More

91�� introduces new STEM scholarships

91��, in partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF), will award up to 18 annual, renewable scholarships between $4,000 and $7,000, based on financial need, for students seeking an undergraduate degree in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM). More

91�� goes four-dimensional in new criminal justice class

91��, in partnership with Northeast Iowa Community College and the Dubuque County Sherriff’s Office, will employ the “Judgmental Use of Force Simulator.". The new hands-on course features the only four-dimensional training system in the state of Iowa. More

Loras Receives $649,065 Grant for STEM Program

91�� receives $649,065 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) program. It builds on the College’s award-winning, community-based learning programs, and works to prepare students to fill critical workforce needs. The program is projected to begin fall, 2019. More

91�� earns second place in worldwide investment competition

The 91�� Wealth Management Team including seniors Zach Frett, Joe Shealy, and Kyle Zacok earned second place in the undergraduate division during competition at the University of Chicago. The second Loras team placed in the top five made up of Matt Henick, Nicole Moeller, and Vladimir Petrov. More

91�� associate professor earns service award

91�� Associate Professor of Social Work, Nancy Fett has earned an award for her dedication to the ideals of faith, service and community in her life and work from the Amate House, a volunteer program of the Archdiocese of Chicago. More

91�� and Medical Associates partner for clinical trial on cancer survivors

91�� and Medical Associates Oncology, in conjunction with Mercy Hospital, have launched a cancer clinical trial on the College’s campus. The 91�� Cancer Research in Exercise Science Laboratory (CARES Lab) focuses on evaluating the relationship between physical activity, prognosis, and quality of life in cancer survivors. More

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