Two $1M Gifts To Benefit Loras Students
Loras College announced the receipt of two anonymous donations of $1 million each to support scholarships that directly benefit Loras students with financial need.
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Alumni
Duhawk Dozen | Brian Honerbaum (’16)
“I’ve learned a lot from classes and clubs like Business Ethics with Dr. Roman Ciapalo, Education Club, Sigma Phi Epsilon, and Habitat for Humanity,” Brian started. “I feel that helped keep my education well-rounded and helped me to adapt to different places.”
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50 Years of Coeducation
In the fall of 1971, seventy-five women stepped onto the Loras College campus as full-time students. It marked a seismic shift in both enrollment and outcomes for the College that continue today.
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Gaining “Silent Confidence” from Loras
“Coming into law school, I had a humbleness that I think comes with the Loras experience. I knew I had a quality education and had the tools I needed. I had a silent confidence due to the down-to-earth approach that Loras takes.”
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Setting the Gold(man) Standard
“My ongoing relationship with Loras continues to benefit me today. It just makes me better.”
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A Feel for Loras
“If someone says Loras, there is a warmth in my heart and I immediately go back to that place where that eighteen-to twenty-two year-old could be her authentic self while still growing as a person. That to me is very profound.”
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“I Always Felt Like I Belonged There”
“It helped provide a comfort level of what ‘real’ is in the world and gave me a confidence that I can work with anyone and be comfortable seeking out differing opinions.”
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Fitting Right In
“When we got to Loras, we were just focused on classes, getting good grades, and enjoying the college experience. I don’t remember women on campus being that much of an issue.”
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Duhawk Dozen | Abby (Moore) Lawrence (’12)
Abby is no stranger to hard work and long hours. She spent all four years at Loras, staying involved in clubs and organizations, and succeeding both inside and outside of the classroom.
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By the Book
The book, Sacred Fantasies: Medieval Illuminations in the Loras College Library, originated in a history class taught by John Eby, PhD, professor of history focused on the Middle Ages. One of the assignments of the course was a group projects focused on the medieval manuscripts in the library where students could choose how they wanted to present their findings. The class chose to write a book.
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