Alumni – 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 Alumni – 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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]]> 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 91ÇŃ×Ó 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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]]> 91ÇŃ×Ó’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 91ÇŃ×Ó 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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]]> 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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]]> 91ÇŃ×Ó Announces Annual Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients /news/distinguished-alumni-2025/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:46:58 +0000 /?p=65502 91ÇŃ×Ó is pleased to announce the 2025 Distinguished Alumni recipients. For more than three decades, the National Alumni Board has acknowledged individuals for their service, support, and accomplishments to their community and to Loras. This year we celebrated the following five graduates and their amazing accomplishments. David Spahn (’71): Amicus As a local Dubuque student balancing…

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]]> 2025 Advent Reflection /news/2025-advent/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:47:32 +0000 /?p=65462 As campus prepares for the birth of Christ, hear from the members of 91ÇŃ×Ó leadership as they share advent reflections for the weeks ahead. May you all have a blessed Advent and Christmas season. Love in Advent Advent is a season of waiting and hope, and here at Loras, it is also a time to renew our commitment to love. Love is an important part of our…

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