Faculty & Staff News – 91 Catholic, Liberal Arts | Dubuque, IA Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:42:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 /wp-content/uploads/cropped-loras-favicon-with-background-480x480.png Faculty & Staff News – 91 32 32 2026 Co-Curricular Awards /news/2026-co-curricular-awards/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:39:42 +0000 /?p=69737 91 recognized outstanding student organizations, student leaders and faculty and staff during the 2026 Co-Curricular Awards, celebrating those who have made a meaningful impact on campus life through leadership, service, collaboration and community engagement. The annual awards highlight the vital role co-curricular involvement plays in the formation of the whole person…

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]]> Award-winning Filmmaker Craig Schaefer to Deliver 91 187th Commencement Address /news/loras-college-187th-commencement-address/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:19:01 +0000 /?p=69336 Schaefer, who has been a member of the Loras faculty since 1993, will also be recognized as professor emeritus upon his retirement at the end of the 2026 academic year, concluding 33 years of service. As professor of creative media, Schaefer played a transformative role in shaping Loras’ creative media program. Throughout his career, he taught courses in production, sports media and media…

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]]> 91 Launches Marquette 3+3 Law Program; Moot Court Team Competes on National Stage /news/marquette-33-law-program-moot-court-team-competes-on-national-stage/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:02:19 +0000 /?p=68109 91 is pleased to announce a 3+3 law program partnership with Marquette University Law School, creating an accelerated pathway for students pursuing careers in law. The agreement allows qualified Loras students to complete three years of undergraduate coursework before transitioning directly into law school, earning both their bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor in six years.

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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 91 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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]]> Loras Professor Earns National Recognition for Voice Acting and Award-Winning Film Role /news/loras-professor-national-recognition-voice-acting-award-winning-film-role/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:26:28 +0000 /?p=64143 91 Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, Dr. Kenny Loui, has earned national recognition in the world of voice acting, receiving a nomination at the One Voice Awards (OVA) and contributing to a film that won a Telly Award earlier this year. Dr. Loui was named one of ten nominees for the Voiceover Newcomer of the Year Award at the 2025 One Voice Awards in Dallas, Texas.

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]]> 91 Welcomes Dr. Sarah K. Nytroe as New Provost /news/loras-college-welcomes-dr-sarah-k-nytroe-as-new-provost/ Tue, 22 Jul 2025 17:45:56 +0000 /?p=61474 91 is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Sarah K. Nytroe as its new Provost, effective July 21, 2025. Dr. Nytroe brings more than 15 years of experience in higher education leadership, teaching, and scholarship to her new role at Loras. Dr. Nytroe joins Loras from DeSales University in southeastern Pennsylvania, where she held multiple leadership positions and contributed…

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]]> Jim Collins Named 91 President Emeritus /news/jim-collins-named-loras-college-president-emeritus/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:13:00 +0000 /?p=59679 91 proudly announces that the 91 Board of Regents has approved the conferral of President Emeritus status upon James E. Collins (’84), recognizing his extraordinary leadership and unwavering dedication as he concludes his tenure as the College’s 26th president. Collins devoted his entire professional career to his alma mater, culminating in a remarkable 21-year…

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]]> Exploring the Intersection of Gender, Disability, and War /news/exploring-the-intersection-of-gender-disability-and-war/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:36:57 +0000 /?p=57048 91 Associate Professor of English, Dr. Will Kanyusik, is celebrating the release of his new book, The Illegible Man: Disability and Masculinity in Twentieth-Century America. Expanding on his dissertation research, the book critically examines how disability and masculinity have been portrayed in American literature and film, particularly in postwar contexts. Kanyusik’s interest in…

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]]> Loras Voice Instructor Wins 2025 Grammy Award /news/loras-voice-instructor-wins-2025-grammy-award/ Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:51:21 +0000 /?p=56451 Dr. Daniel O’Dea, voice instructor at 91 recently won the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Choral Performance. Dr. O’Dea sings professionally with the Philadelphia, PA vocal group “The Crossing”. The album “Ochre” was awarded the Grammy this past weekend. Dr. O’Dea was also a member of this group when they won the 2018 Grammy for Best Vocal Performance. Dr. O’Dea has been a dedicated…

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]]> Voices for Peace at Vatican Gathering /news/voices-for-peace-at-vatican-gathering/ Mon, 14 Oct 2024 19:51:57 +0000 /?p=53311 91’s Dr. David Cochran, professor of politics, recently traveled to Rome to present at this month’s Synod, a global gathering of Catholic leaders hosted by Pope Francis. Dr. Cochran was invited by Pax Christi International, a global Catholic peace organization, as part of the newly inaugurated Catholic Institute for Nonviolence in Rome. His presentation was based on his latest book…

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