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Official account of Loras College – Iowa’s first college & the second Catholic college west of the Mississippi. #LorasCollege | #GoDuhawks | #LearnServeLead

Dubuque, IA
Joined July 2008
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What makes Loras College a top choice? 🤔 From cutting-edge academics and hands-on opportunities, to an inclusive community and vibrant college experience… discover why we stand out! ➡️ loras.edu #LorasCollege #LearnServeLead #GoDuhawks
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That’s a wrap on an awesome week of Summer Skills Camp! Thank you to all of our campers, families, and coaches for making it great! Until next time... #GoDuhawks
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Your college search starts here. 💜💛 Join us during Dubuque College Visit Week, August 3–7, and see what life at Loras is all about. Tour campus, meet our community, explore programs, and picture yourself as a Duhawk. Ready to visit? Register today at dbqcollegevisit.com
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Applications for Fall 2027 are officially open! 🎉 Your future as a Duhawk is just a few clicks away. The application is free, takes less than 10 minutes to complete, and could be the start of something incredible. So, what are you waiting for? Apply today, Link in bio! 💜💛 #LorasCollege #FutureDuhawk #Loras2031 #ApplyNow
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Congratulations to our undergraduate Duhawks who earned Dean’s List honors for Spring 2026. We’re proud of your dedication inside and outside of the classroom. Loras College recognizes Duhawks who demonstrated exceptional academic performance by achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher during the Spring 2026 semester. Your dedication, discipline, and commitment to academic excellence reflect the hard work you put in every day, and we are proud to celebrate this achievement with you. 💜📚 🔗 See the full list here: loras.edu/news/2026-deans-li…
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Commencement is almost here 🎓 We’re excited to celebrate the Class of 2026 on Saturday, May 2, and to welcome retiring faculty member and Loras alum Craig Schaefer (‘89) as this year’s commencement speaker. The 2026 Commencement ceremony is reserved for graduates and their guests and is a ticketed event; a ticket is required for entry. Live stream is available for persons who do not have a ticket and want to view commencement. We look forward to coming together as a community to recognize our students and all they’ve accomplished 💜💛 Commencement info: loras.edu/commencement/ Live stream: loras.edu/live/
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Craig Schaefer (’89), longtime faculty member and award-winning filmmaker, will take the stage as the speaker for Loras College’s 187th Commencement Ceremony. After more than three decades shaping the Creative Media program and mentoring generations of Duhawks, his impact comes full circle in this moment. Join us in celebrating the Class of 2026 on May 2nd. Read more: loras.edu/news/loras-college…
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Because of alumni and friends like you, we’re 85% of the way to our $20 million goal in the Rooted in Legacy, Rising Together 13-month campaign. Your gift to the Loras Fund supports students and sustains a transformational Catholic, liberal arts education rooted in faith, service, and purpose. This is your impact. This is our legacy. Make your impact before May 31: Loras.edu/giving
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❄️🚨 WEATHER UPDATE 🚨❄️ Due to the forecasted winter storm, Loras College campus operations will be closed Monday, March 16. Classes and all scheduled activities are canceled. Please check your school email for any updates or additional instructions. Please travel safely as many return to campus from Spring Break. Stay safe, Duhawks. 💜💛 #LorasCollege
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What a historic Duhawk Day! 💜💛 Thanks to the incredible generosity of 2,030 donors, we raised over $750,000, making this the most philanthropic Duhawk Day in history! Together, Duhawks everywhere came together to celebrate, unite, and support the place we love. With 15+ events across the country, our community showed up in a big way to celebrate our shared pride, unite around our mission, and support the future of Loras College. There’s truly nothing like being a Duhawk💜💛
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From the desk of President Mike Doyle ('91) ✨ Today on his first Duhawk Day as President, he is grateful to see our incredible Duhawk community showing up to support our students. If you haven’t made your gift yet, there’s still time! Help us finish strong by making your gift, spreading the word, and rallying fellow Duhawks. 💜💛 🎁: loras.edu/duhawk-day/
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Sweet Heart Challenge! 💜💛 If you and your spouse are both proud Loras alumni, this is your chance to show your school pride together. Join this challenge's sponsors, Digger ('09) and Elizabeth (Lampe '10) Kurt, and be TWO of the 1839 today! 🎁 Give Now: loras.edu/duhawk-day/
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Graduates of the Last Decade, we’re calling on you! 💜💛 Your gift today helps ensure that current and future Duhawks enjoy the same Loras experience you did. When young alumni give back, they help shape an even stronger Duhawk community for the years ahead! 🎁 Give Now: loras.edu/duhawk-day/
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2010s grads, we’re calling on you! Let’s show what this decade can do. Rally your friends, boost engagement, and make your Duhawk Day gift to push your class ahead! 🎁 Give Now: loras.edu/duhawk-day/
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A heartfelt thank you to all parents and guardians who cheer on Duhawks every step of the way! 💜💛 From that first campus visit to graduation day, your support makes all the difference. Help us complete the Parent Challenge, be one of 200 parent donors today! 🎁 Give Now: loras.edu/duhawk-day/
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Class of the 2000s, this is your moment! Bring the momentum, connect with your classmates, and help your decade rise to the top. Make your Duhawk Day gift and lead the charge! 🎁 Give Now: loras.edu/duhawk-day/
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Campus community, this one’s for YOU! 💜💛 Faculty, staff, and students — let’s show the power of our on-campus Duhawk pride. The Campus Community Challenge is on, and every single gift moves us closer to our goal of 1839 donors. Be 1 of 1839. Make your gift, rally your department, tag your friends, and let’s prove what this community can do when we show up together. 🎁 Give now: loras.edu/duhawk-day/
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💜 Love Duhawk athletics? Show it! 💛 Show your Duhawk Day support to Team Duhawk or your favorite team and help them win BIG this Duhawk Day. Help us unlock a special gift from Bob Quinn (’86) and make a lasting impact! 🎁 Give Now: loras.edu/duhawk-day/
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90s Duhawks, don’t let another decade outshine you! Rally your classmates and rack up the gifts this hour. Let’s see the 90s dominate Duhawk Day! 🎁 loras.edu/duhawk-day/
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Duhawks are everywhere, and it’s time to show our strength nationwide. Join alumni and friends around the country and help us get a gift from each of the 50 states. Know someone in another state? Reach out to them and help us meet our goal! Let’s rally Duhawks and friends across the country, because no matter where we are, we always come together for Loras! 🎁 Give Now: loras.edu/duhawk-day/
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80s grads, it’s your hour to rise to the top! Be 1 of 1839 and help your decade take the lead on Duhawk Day. Every single gift moves you up the leaderboard — make yours now! 🎁 loras.edu/duhawk-day/
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