Official account of Loras College - Iowa’s first college and 7th-oldest Catholic college in the U.S.
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Historically rich, faith-centered, socially stimulating, academically challenging, and inclusive - that’s Loras College. For over 180 years these attributes have remained at the core of Loras College. Housed on a scenic campus nestled high atop the majestic bluffs of the Mississippi River in Dubuque, Iowa, Loras is a private, Catholic, four-year liberal arts college offering a wide array of academ
06/15/2026
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 at loras.edu/apply 💜💛
Your home away from home starts here. 💜
We checked out some of Dubuque’s most iconic and fun spots to show why there’s so much to love about being a Duhawk beyond campus.
06/10/2026
The Class of 2030 is already making themselves at home. 💜💛
Our newest Duhawks are beginning their Loras journey, making connections, and getting excited for all that's ahead. We're looking forward to welcoming even more members of the Class of 2030 to campus during Orientation sessions this week!
06/07/2026
The Feast of Corpus Christi invites us to contemplate a profound mystery: Christ chooses to remain with us.
Through the Eucharist, Christ's real presence becomes the source and summit of Christian life, reminding us that faith is not merely an idea to be understood but a relationship to be lived.
As we gather around the altar, may today's celebration deepen our gratitude, strengthen our hope, and send us forth to become what we receive–the Body of Christ for the world.
06/05/2026
October 9-11, 2026 | Homecoming Weekend at Loras College 💜
Duhawks, mark your calendars! Homecoming Weekend is returning to the hill, and we can't wait to welcome alumni, families, and friends back to campus for a weekend of celebration, connection, and tradition.
🎉 Classes ending in 1s and 6s, you're up next!
If you graduated in 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, or 2021, this is your reunion year.
Gather your classmates, reconnect with friends, and celebrate the memories that make Loras special.
06/03/2026
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: https://loras.edu/news/2026-deans-list/
06/01/2026
Welcome home, incoming Duhawks! 💜
Tomorrow kicks off orientation for the class of 2030 and we can't wait to welcome you!
Haven't signed up yet, check the link in our bio!
05/30/2026
As a Catholic college, we join in prayer alongside Pope Leo XIV for all. We invite our community to join in praying the Rosary for peace. 🤍🕊️
To accompany his constant calls for peace in the world, Pope Leo XIV will lead the prayer of the Holy Rosary on May 30 at 7:00 PM Rome time from the Vatican Gardens.
He will lead the faithful in Shrines around the world in praying the Joyful Mysteries, with each decade being dedicated specifically for those affected by war and violence and entrusting them to the intercession of Mary, Queen of Peace.
The first mystery prays for the victims of war, especially the most vulnerable, while the second is for those who bring words of hope and the comfort of faith to populations affected by war. The third recalls the medical and paramedical personnel and volunteers who bring humanitarian aid every day.
The fourth mystery prays for those who suffer the violence of war, for prisoners and for all who endure humiliations that violate human dignity. The fifth and final Joyful Mystery is dedicated to praying for an end to war and the establishment of lasting peace in the world.
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-05/pope-preside-over-rosary-dedicated-to-peace-in-vatican-gardens.html
05/25/2026
This Memorial Day, we remember William Barragy, the first chaplain killed in combat during the Vietnam War on May 4, 1966.
Before becoming a Catholic priest, Father Barragy attended Loras College.
Today, we honor Father Barragy and all those who with courage and faith, made the ultimate sacrifice. 🇺🇸💜💛
05/22/2026
Who’s ready to ride down Loras Boulevard on July 25?! 🚴💨💜
That’s right, RAGBRAI is rolling right down THE hill in Dubuque this summer, and we’re painting the town PURPLE! 🟣🎉
Show your Duhawk pride and shop the official Loras College jersey here 👕💜: loras-college.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Learn more about the Dubuque stop here 📍🚲: traveldubuque.com/ragbrai
Learn more about the weeklong ride here 🌽☀️🛣️: ragbrai.com
🚴♀️ We are excited for RAGBRAI, the oldest, largest, and longest recreational bicycle touring event in the world, to end its journey in Dubuque this summer! If you are planning to ride across Iowa in July, find fellow Duhawks along the way with your Loras College biking jersey. Open until this Sunday, May 24, order yours today!
https://loras-college.itemorder.com/shop/home/