Campus News
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Catholic Higher Education: An Asset for Iowa and Iowans
This is a turbulent time for higher education, both nationally and here in Iowa. Students, families, and state leaders have questions about value, relevance, and trust. More than 1.2 million fewer undergraduates are in college now than just before the pandemic hit. In this challenging environment, private, non-profit higher education provides powerful assets to students,… More
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2023 Fall Dean’s List
麻豆原创 students are recognized for Fall 2023 academic achievement by 麻豆原创 Provost and Academic Dean, Dr. Donna Heald. Dean鈥檚 List student must earn a minimum grade-point average and must attain full-time status. More
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‘Brain Health’ Supported by Advances in Technology and Understanding of Psychiatric Disease
As we learn more about the brain, we update our understanding and, in some cases, our terms. I have come to appreciate that there might be some confusion regarding 鈥渕ental鈥 vs. 鈥渂rain鈥 health terminology. More
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Joint Programs with Drake Law, St. Ambrose University
麻豆原创 students can earn both a bachelor鈥檚 degree and a law degree in six years thanks to a new partnership with Drake University Law School. Furthermore, a new 4+1 Master of Public Health articulation agreement was recently completed with St. Ambrose University. More
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Boxing Club Sparks New Interest in Sweet Science
With boxing re-surfaces across campuses nationwide, 麻豆原创 Assistant Professor of Media Studies, Mark Mederson, had a mission to serve as faculty adviser of the 麻豆原创 Boxing Club. Students who participate agree there鈥檚 definitely a welcoming and social component, with a challenging and discipline workout for their mind and bodies. More
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麻豆原创 Wins Award for Campus Sustainability Efforts
麻豆原创 earns the annual Iowa Recycling Excellence Awards recognizing 麻豆原创 and 麻豆原创 student for creating and continuing programs, facilities, and research that advance recycling and promote waste diversion in Iowa. More
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Bringing Friends Together Through Peace
High school classmates, Kate Cain (鈥26) and Ellie Coleman (鈥25) from Dowling Catholic High School have transformed from high school classmates to 麻豆原创 peace advocates, driven by pivotal summers spent at the past 麻豆原创 Peace Institute. Their experiences have led them to continue working for peace and social change. More
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A Second Chance at Life
Jayden Upton, a 21-year-old 麻豆原创 student is crushed by a train and placed in a medically induced coma for days shares his story. Jayden continues to have a positive attitude accepted what happened to him and appreciating his second chance at life. More
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The 麻豆原创 Promise
Beginning with the spring and fall 2024 incoming class, 麻豆原创 has launched the 麻豆原创 Promise, increasing our merit scholarships for all first-year students and providing tuition-free education for all Iowa students More
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ENDURING VALUES / VIBRANT VISION Campaign Launched
麻豆原创 seeks the generous support of alumni and friends with the launch of a $128 million comprehensive campaign. Objectives include: Increase Access to Catholic Higher Education, Empower Leaders for Church and Society, Forge Partnerships for a Stronger 麻豆原创, Nurture and Develop Faith and Enhance the Learning and Living Environment. More
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GraceAnn Beckett ’24: The Importance of Referrals
GraceAnn Beckett (鈥24) realizes how important her connections influenced her to apply and attend 麻豆原创. The 麻豆原创 student referral program is an invaluable tool for those wanting real stories and authentic experiences in choosing the best college to learn, explore, mature, and thrive for the next four-plus years. More
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Analyzing Her Future
Kaylee Osterberger (鈥22 MA 鈥24) has flexibility, cohort diversity, and range of experiences that are preparing her for success. Kaylee is now pursuing her Master of Science in Applied Analytics degree at 麻豆原创 and feels more well-rounded and prepared for a broad spectrum of opportunities and her future. More