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�鶹ԭ�� Joins 18 Schools in Approving the ‘Iowa Private Transfer Guarantee’ with Community Colleges

Iowa higher education institutions are collaborating to streamline the transfer process for Iowa community college and qualifying high school students to… More

Educating the Next Generation of Leaders

Kelly Wedlake (’14) is a high school teacher at Perspectives Charter Schools in Chicago, where she teaches history to underserved students on the South and West Sides. Her mission is to create an inclusive environment where every student feels a sense of belonging and the opportunity to succeed. More

Voices for Peace at Vatican Gathering

Dr. David Cochran, professor of politics, traveled to Rome to present at this month’s Synod, a global gathering of Catholic leaders hosted by Pope Francis. More

�鶹ԭ�� Graduate Secures Streaming Deal with BET

Asia Singleton's documentary film, Through My Truth, created in her field production class has secured a streaming deal with BET (Black Entertainment Television). More

A Journey of Faith and Service in the Bronx

Josie Edel ('23), a �鶹ԭ�� graduate, became a Seton Teaching Fellow in the South Bronx after majoring in Spanish, politics, and religious studies. Now a full-time first-grade teacher at Brilla Public Charter Schools, Josie credits �鶹ԭ�� for deepening her faith and instilling a service-oriented worldview, which shaped her teaching approach and community involvement. More

�鶹ԭ�� Ranks Amongst Best Colleges

�鶹ԭ�� ranked 12th among 2025 Regional Colleges Midwest by U.S. News & World Report, and 13th in Best Value Schools. The rankings, in their 40th year, evaluate nearly 1,500 institutions on academic quality, emphasizing social mobility and graduate outcomes. President Jim Collins welcomed the recognition, highlighting �鶹ԭ��' commitment to affordability and quality. More

�鶹ԭ�� Hosts NetVUE Conference on Vocation and the Common Good

Faculty and staff, along with 120 participants, explored ways colleges can enhance collective well-being and address societal challenges as part of NetVue’s ‘Big Read.’ More

Podcast Spreads Joy ‘Little by Little’

Fr. Angelus Montgomery is hosting the Poco a Poco Video Podcast, to reach thousands with a message of practical spirituality and encouragement. More

Faith, Brain Health, and Fostering Community

Claira’s journey eventually led to her role as Director of Brain Health Now, an organization dedicated to ending the stigma around mental illness. More

Dubuque Promise Awards Seven Local Students Scholarships

The Dubuque Promise Program (DPP), a collaborative initiative, has awarded $66,667 in scholarships to seven deserving students. More

Scott Steepleton: sports camp and time with family

For the sixteenth summer in a row, Scott Steepleton, an eighth-grade exploratory teacher in Dubuque, spent much of his time at his alma mater, �鶹ԭ��. More

From Bow Ties to Business Analytics

Brendan’s entrepreneurial journey began with his bow tie business, driven by his mother’s sewing skills and his belief that “everyone has a neck, so anyone can wear a bow tie.” More