Campus News – �鶹ԭ��

Four �鶹ԭ�� Alumni Join Board of Regents, Bringing Expertise Across Key Industries

Rachel Moser — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:14:49 +0000

DUBUQUE, Iowa —�鶹ԭ�� is pleased to announce the appointment of four distinguished leaders to the College’s Board of Regents. The new members of the Board are Dr. Daniel J. Allen, Jr. (’90), president of La Salle University; Meg C. Bucaro (’98), founder of Meg Bucaro Communications and a nationally engaged communication strategist; Dr. Michael A. McCrea (’88), a nationally and globally…

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A Duhawk in Patriots Territory

Stephanie Ludovissy — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:56:34 +0000

Michael Runde (’20) Media Studies When Michael Runde (’20) began looking at colleges, he didn’t expect to stay in his hometown of Dubuque. At his parents’ encouragement, he agreed to visit �鶹ԭ��. An overnight stay changed his mind. “I just remember getting on campus for an overnight visit and just almost being mad because I loved it so much,” Michael shared.

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�鶹ԭ�� to Honor Five Distinguished Alumni During Homecoming 2026

Rachel Moser — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 03:28:27 +0000

�鶹ԭ�� will recognize five outstanding alumni during the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Celebration on Friday, October 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the Bill (A ’52) and JoAnne Miller Academic Resource Center. Join us in celebrating their accomplishments and contributions to the �鶹ԭ�� community by registering for this event. Established in 1988 by the National Alumni Board…

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Choose Risk Over Regret: Sarah Gibson’s Internship at KWQC

Rachel Moser — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:50:41 +0000

Sarah Gibson (’27) discovered her passion for broadcast journalism through her high school’s morning announcements program, gaining an early taste of the excitement, energy, and pressure that come with live television. This summer, the Creative Media major from Viola, Illinois, turned that interest into hands-on experience as a Multimedia Journalist and reporter at KWQC Channel 6 News in Davenport…

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When Numbers Found Meaning

Stephanie Ludovissy — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:26:02 +0000

Brandi Jess (’16) Mathematics For Brandi Jess (’16), some of life’s biggest decisions have started with one simple question: “What do I have to lose?” Originally from Bellevue, Iowa, Brandi began college at the University of Iowa. After changing her major several times, she found herself torn between two interests: the analytical side of mathematics and statistics, and a desire to…

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Finding Home in the Wild

Stephanie Ludovissy — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:08:39 +0000

Tyler Venchus (’19) Business Administration & Marketing For Tyler Venchus (’19), the path from �鶹ԭ�� to the Alaskan wilderness wasn’t exactly a straight line, but it led him to a career and community that feel like home. Originally from Carol Stream, Illinois, Tyler first discovered �鶹ԭ�� through family friends. From the moment he visited campus, something clicked.

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�鶹ԭ�� Chemistry Student Conducts Computational Research Through University of South Florida Internship

Rachel Moser — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:36 +0000

For Emma Nelson (’27), summer research has become an opportunity to explore new areas of chemistry while discovering where her career interests can take her. The rising senior from Pontiac, Illinois, is spending the summer at the University of South Florida in Tampa as an undergraduate research intern through the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) in Functional Materials program.

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Sabbatical Spotlight: Emily DiFilippo Explores Vocation Through Storytelling

Alexis Daack — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:19:00 +0000

For Emily DiFilippo, a sabbatical is more than time away from the classroom. The word sabbatical is derived from Sabbath, the biblical day of rest and reflection. A sabbatical provides faculty with the opportunity to pursue scholarship that enriches both their research and teaching. During her sabbatical, she has explored a question that has long shaped both her academic work and personal life…

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�鶹ԭ�� Student Gains Hands-On Engineering Experience Through Iowa Space Grant Internship

Alexis Daack — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

When Evan Schlichting (’28) arrived in Ames this summer, he was ready to combine two lifelong interests: engineering and meteorology. The rising sophomore from Freeburg, Illinois, is serving as a High-Altitude Ballooning Intern with the Iowa Space Grant Consortium, a NASA-supported program that provides students with hands-on experience in engineering design…

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From �鶹ԭ�� to the Big Leagues

Stephanie Ludovissy — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:22:57 +0000

Kylie DeWees (’17) Marketing A native of Marion, Iowa, Kylie DeWees (’17) chose �鶹ԭ�� because it offered the opportunity to stay close to family while continuing her tennis career. The College’s strong alumni network, faith, and welcoming community made it an easy decision. Although she arrived at �鶹ԭ�� unsure of her career path, Kylie quickly discovered the value of a Marketing…

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