Duhawk Dozen – 91ÇŃ×Ó Catholic, Liberal Arts | Dubuque, IA Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:22:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 /wp-content/uploads/cropped-loras-favicon-with-background-480x480.png Duhawk Dozen – 91ÇŃ×Ó 32 32 From Loras to the Big Leagues /news/from-loras-to-the-big-leagues/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:22:57 +0000 /?p=70492 Kylie DeWees (’17) Marketing A native of Marion, Iowa, Kylie DeWees (’17) chose Loras because it offered the opportunity to stay close to family while continuing her tennis career. The College’s strong alumni network, faith, and welcoming community made it an easy decision. Although she arrived at Loras unsure of her career path, Kylie quickly discovered the value of a Marketing…

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]]> A Vision for Care /news/a-vision-for-care/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:19:35 +0000 /?p=70351 Zach Ney (’20) Biochemistry & Neuroscience Dr. Zachary Ney (’20) always knew he wanted a career that combined science, technology, and working with people. Growing up in Hartley, Iowa, he began exploring colleges early and found himself drawn to Loras after a campus visit during his sophomore year of high school. “I fell in love with the campus the second I walked on,” Zach said.

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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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 91ÇŃ×Ó after her previous institution unexpectedly closed during her junior year. Faced with retaking entrance exams, reapplying to schools…

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]]> The Duhawk Behind the Dozen /news/the-duhawk-behind-the-dozen/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:05:41 +0000 /?p=67294 Neil Bingham ’17 English & Creative Writing Neil Bingham (’17) has always believed in the power of connection, a belief that ultimately led him to create one of 91ÇŃ×Ó’s most meaningful young alumni initiatives: the Duhawk Dozen. Neil considered a state school, a city school, and Loras when deciding where to attend college. While Loras already felt familiar through years…

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]]> Lifelong Learner, Civic Thinker /news/lifelong-learner-civic-thinker/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:44:28 +0000 /?p=64183 Conor Kelly ’21 Political Science and History A double major in Political Science and History, Conor dove into opportunities that challenged him to think critically and conversations that taught him to listen well. He embraced the chance to write opinion pieces for The Lorian, an experience that gave him confidence as both a writer and a thinker. “Seventeen-year-old me thought it was…

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]]> Running Toward a Calling /news/running-toward-a-calling/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:30:15 +0000 /?p=64181 Timothy Sevcik (’18) Biology & Spanish Birmingham, AL From the cross country course at Loras to the operating rooms of Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Timothy Sevcik (’18) has carried the discipline, teamwork, and faith he developed as a Duhawk into his career in medicine. Originally from Cedar Falls, Iowa, Timothy grew up in a close-knit Catholic family as the fifth of six children.

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]]> In Her Lane: Discipline, Purpose, and Pace  /news/in-her-lane-discipline-purpose-and-pace/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:01:03 +0000 /?p=64174 Marion Edwards (’23) Media Studies and Public Relations Chicago, IL A proud Chicago native, Marion Edwards (’23) was attending a college track meet when she first encountered the Loras team. “I just knew. The energy felt different,” she recalled. “Even though I was nervous to transfer, Loras felt like a second home.” She transferred in 2019, just months before the COVID-19 pandemic…

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]]> A Coach in Every Role /news/a-coach-in-every-role/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:24:01 +0000 /?p=64172 Jason Derby (’18) Biochemistry Cuba City, Wisconsin Jason Derby (’18) grew up in Cuba City, Wisconsin, and laughs that his Loras journey started before he even knew it. “I took my first swimming lesson at Loras,” he said. “Guess it was foreshadowing.” When it came time to choose a college, Jason was torn between Loras and UW–Madison. He didn’t decide until May 1 of senior year.

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