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Loras College receives $500,000 to establish charitable gift annuity
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DUBUQUE, Iowa – Loras College President Jim Collins announced today that the College has received a $500,000 anonymous donation to establish a charitable gift…
Loras College sets cash fundraising record
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Money continues to support student success, facility improvements DUBUQUE, Iowa – Loras College, a Catholic liberal arts college, saw its best cash fundraising year…
LORAS’ RUN FOR THE ROSES WINS BIG! Loras tallied more than $320,000 in support!
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Green grass, jersey’s and roses set the tone for the second annual Legacy Ball, “Run for the Roses.” The Kentucky Derby theme was popular…
Women’s Leadership Alliance awards first scholarship
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Loras College senior Michaela Dohleman received $1,200 DUBUQUE, Iowa – Loras College, a four-year Catholic liberal arts college in Dubuque, and its Women’s Leadership…
Loras College receives $250,000 Matching Gift Challenge
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Money will help fund estimated $1 million renovation to the Rock Bowl DUBUQUE, Iowa – Loras College has received a commitment from Paul and…
Francis J. Noonan School of Business, rooted in Catholic social teaching, to open fall 2018
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Francis J. Noonan School of Business, focusing on experiential learning, rooted in Catholic social teaching, to open fall 2018 DUBUQUE, Iowa — Already known for…
Loras College ranked 13th Best Regional College: Midwest by U.S. News and World Report
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DUBUQUE, Iowa — Loras College, a four-year Catholic liberal arts college, has been named the 13th Best Regional College in the Midwest – a 12-state…
Loras College officially raises nearly $106 million during largest fundraising effort
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DUBUQUE, Iowa — Loras College, a four-year Catholic liberal arts college, officially raised $105.6 million, surpassing its goal of $100 million, during its Inspiring Lives…
Campaign a Success: Final Total Exceeds Challenge Goal
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The Inspiring Lives & Leadership Campaign, with a challenge goal of $100 million, was officially completed on August 31, 2017. As of that date,…
Loras College & Human Dignity: Informing minds, opening hearts and removing barriers
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The Loras College community desires to demonstrate strong moral leadership by making clear our position on diversity. Loras College condemns in the strongest terms the…
Mike Doyle, J.D. (’91)
Vice President for Institutional Advancement | Treasurer
563.588.7823 | mike.doyle@loras.edu
Vice President for Institutional Advancement | Treasurer
563.588.7823 | mike.doyle@loras.edu
Joshua (Josh) Boots (’04)
Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement
563.588.7329 | joshua.boots@loras.edu
Cayla M Schneider
Director of Annual Giving
563.588.7328 | cayla.Schneider@loras.edu
Amy Bess
Senior Development Officer
563.588.7969 | amy.bess@loras.edu
Bob Bierie (’65)
Development Assistant
563.588.7208 | bob.bierie@loras.edu
Marcia Bierman
Executive Assistant
563.588.7240 | marcia.bierman@loras.edu
Courtney Cobb
Director of Advancement Services
563.588.7578 | courtney.cobb@loras.edu
Ann Cremer
Event and Stewardship Coordinator
563.588.7191 | ann.cremer@loras.edu
Gretchen Fischer
Assistant Director of Annual Giving
563.588.4966 | gretchen.fischer@loras.edu
Debra Ochs
Advancement Services Coordinator
563.588.7171 | debra.ochs@loras.edu
Patrick Reidy (’79)
Development Officer
563.588.7223 | patrick.reidy@loras.edu
Christopher (Chris) Steinbach
Development Officer
563.588.7987 | christopher.steinbach@loras.edu
Julie White
Data Entry & Gift Processing Specialist
563.588.7724 | julie.white@loras.edu
Valorie Woerdehoff (’82)
Director of Foundation and Government Support
563.588.7565 | valorie.woerdehoff@loras.edu
Questions? Let’s get in touch
If you have a question, then we have an answer. Please reach out to the phone number or email address below so our amazing staff may assist you.
Josh Boots
Joshua.Boots@loras.edu
563.588.7329
800.245.6727