Podcasts – �鶹ԭ��

Where Passion Became Purpose

Stephanie Ludovissy — Tue, 12 May 2026 14:06:04 +0000

Emma Walsh ’17 Kinesiology & Exercise Science Emma Walsh (’17) turned her �鶹ԭ�� experience into a purpose-driven career rooted in service, philanthropy, and global impact. Originally from the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Emma grew up visiting the Galena area with her family every Fourth of July. Those trips made the Dubuque area feel familiar, so when it came time to begin her college…

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A Path Unfolding

Stephanie Ludovissy — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:55:41 +0000

Ervin Yahr III (’19) English Literature & Politics Ervin Yahr III (’19) embodies what it means to stay open to growth, embrace community, and follow where opportunity leads. Originally from Decorah, Iowa, Ervin was raised with an appreciation for liberal arts education, but �鶹ԭ�� wasn’t initially at the top of his list. With his sister, Kaitlin (Yahr) Pohland (’16)…

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A Year That Made the Difference

Rachel Moser — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:31:38 +0000

Megan Black (’17) Business Administration Evanston, Illinois For Megan Black (’17), �鶹ԭ�� wasn’t just where she finished college, it’s where everything clicked. Originally from Janesville, Wisconsin, Megan transferred to �鶹ԭ�� after her previous institution unexpectedly closed during her junior year. Faced with retaking entrance exams, reapplying to schools…

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The Duhawk Behind the Dozen

Stephanie Ludovissy — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:05:41 +0000

Neil Bingham ’17 English & Creative Writing Neil Bingham (’17) has always believed in the power of connection, a belief that ultimately led him to create one of �鶹ԭ��’s most meaningful young alumni initiatives: the Duhawk Dozen. Neil considered a state school, a city school, and �鶹ԭ�� when deciding where to attend college. While �鶹ԭ�� already felt familiar through years…

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Lifelong Learner, Civic Thinker

Stephanie Ludovissy — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:44:28 +0000

Conor Kelly ’21 Political Science and History A double major in Political Science and History, Conor dove into opportunities that challenged him to think critically and conversations that taught him to listen well. He embraced the chance to write opinion pieces for The Lorian, an experience that gave him confidence as both a writer and a thinker. “Seventeen-year-old me thought it was…

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Running Toward a Calling

Stephanie Ludovissy — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:30:15 +0000

Timothy Sevcik (’18) Biology & Spanish Birmingham, AL From the cross country course at �鶹ԭ�� to the operating rooms of Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Timothy Sevcik (’18) has carried the discipline, teamwork, and faith he developed as a Duhawk into his career in medicine. Originally from Cedar Falls, Iowa, Timothy grew up in a close-knit Catholic family as the fifth of six children.

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In Her Lane: Discipline, Purpose, and Pace

Stephanie Ludovissy — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:01:03 +0000

Marion Edwards (’23) Media Studies and Public Relations Chicago, IL A proud Chicago native, Marion Edwards (’23) was attending a college track meet when she first encountered the �鶹ԭ�� team. “I just knew. The energy felt different,” she recalled. “Even though I was nervous to transfer, �鶹ԭ�� felt like a second home.” She transferred in 2019, just months before the COVID-19 pandemic…

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A Coach in Every Role

Stephanie Ludovissy — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:24:01 +0000

Jason Derby (’18) Biochemistry Cuba City, Wisconsin Jason Derby (’18) grew up in Cuba City, Wisconsin, and laughs that his �鶹ԭ�� journey started before he even knew it. “I took my first swimming lesson at �鶹ԭ��,” he said. “Guess it was foreshadowing.” When it came time to choose a college, Jason was torn between �鶹ԭ�� and UW–Madison. He didn’t decide until May 1 of senior year.

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Invested in Her Future

Stephanie Ludovissy — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:56:44 +0000

Jenna Walleser (’17) Accounting, Finance, and Economics Dubuque, Iowa Jenna Walleser (’17) is a rising leader in the world of finance. A proud Dubuque County native and third-generation Duhawk, Jenna currently serves as the Chief Investment Officer at First Community Trust, N.A., making strategic decisions that help guide clients toward financial security and success.

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Purple, Policy, and Passion

Alumni �鶹ԭ�� — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:46:30 +0000

Andrew Martinez (’23) Business Administration & Sociology Austin, Texas Andrew Martinez (’23), is a proud first-generation college graduate whose energy, heart, and voice are helping shape the future of education policy. Andrew came to �鶹ԭ�� from Arizona after a chance meeting at a college fair. “No one was talking to �鶹ԭ��,” he remembers. “But my favorite color is purple…

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