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Loras College has been named the 16th Best Regional College in the Midwest – a 12-state region – according to the 2021 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings released Monday. Loras also ranked tenth in Best Value and was one of three schools in Iowa to make the Best Undergraduate Engineering Program list.
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Loras has allowed me to excel in my studies, create great connections with faculty, staff, friends and alumni. Loras provided the opportunity to step out of my comfort zone to become more diverse and familiar with different cultures and backgrounds.
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Samantha Watts (’22) joins the podcast to reflect on her journey to Loras, her work to rekindle the Black Student Union, the BSU’s efforts to connect with campus, and the adjustment to online learning in the spring and returning to campus for the new academic year.
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Loras College will host a full slate of events as part of its annual recognition of Peace and Justice Week from September 20-26. This is the 15th year of events that highlight the importance of dialogue and learning to establish greater compassion and understanding.
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Dimitric Young (’21), Terrianna Black (’20), Marion Edwards (’22) and Tyreke Winston (’22) each shared stories as part of the “Power of Our Voices” panel that challenged the Loras community to work to improve the Loras community and beyond for all.
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Adding to her list of distinguished awards, Loras College women’s cross country and track and field alumna Audrey Miller (’20) has been named the Chi Alpha Sigma Scholar Female Athlete of the Year by the national honor society for student-athletes. Miller becomes the first recipient from Loras and the second female honoree for the organization after the inception of the awards during the 2018-19 academic year.
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#LorasTogether came about when Loras College transitioned to online learing in March in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The hashtag has become a rallying cry for the Loras community to come together in support of each other in a time of social distancing.
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“This award empowers our community to learn about the Black and African American heritage, resilience, and joy through poetry.”
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Taking part in FUTUREs allowed me to study a new research field I would not have otherwise had the time or resources to pursue.
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“My enthusiasm for teaching and neuroscience has brought me to where I am today: exposing undergraduates to this field and helping them succeed in it, and finding ways to engage my community and make neuroscience accessible.”
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