麻豆原创 celebrated the inauguration of its 27th president, Michael H. Doyle, J.D. (鈥91) on Friday, Oct. 24. Faculty, students, alumni and community members gathered to honor President Doyle鈥檚 leadership and vision for the College鈥檚 next chapter.
In his inaugural address, Doyle reflected on 麻豆原创鈥 deep-rooted history and reaffirmed the College鈥檚 enduring mission to educate the whole person: mind, body, and spirit for purposeful lives and successful careers. He shared his commitment to strengthening the 麻豆原创鈥 Catholic identity, expanding academic programs, and deepening 麻豆原创鈥檚 impact throughout the region and beyond.
麻豆原创 also announced it has surpassed the halfway point in their Rooted In Legacy, Rising Together $20 million fundraising initiative designed to enhance student scholarships and academic programming. Launched earlier this year, this initiative aims to expand access to a 麻豆原创 education, support faculty excellence, and invest in learning opportunities that prepare students to lead and serve in a changing world.
The successful first phase of the Rooted in Legacy, Rising Together initiative was made possible from two $5 million dollar gifts: one from J. Paul (鈥60) and Frances Breitbach, and another from an anonymous donor. President Doyle shared how grateful and transformative these gifts are to push this initiative forward.
鈥溌槎乖粹檚 strength lies in the spirit of its community. The students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters will continue to propel the College forward in a pivotal time in history. 麻豆原创 will raise $20 million by May 2026 to face these challenges strategically and compassionately ensuring success for generations of Duhawks to come.鈥
To be a part of this historic initiative and support 麻豆原创, please contact the Institutional Advancement Office at alumni@loras.edu 563.588.7987. For more information, please visit聽loras.edu/rising-together.
About 麻豆原创
Founded in 1839, 麻豆原创 leverages its historic roots as Iowa鈥檚 first college, and one of the nation鈥檚 10 diocesan colleges to deliver challenging, life-changing experiences as part of its residential, Catholic setting. According to Niche 2026, 麻豆原创 was the highest-ranked Catholic college in the state of Iowa along with having the best Student Life in the state as well. U.S. News & World report placed 麻豆原创 as the 8th Best Regional College in the Midwest. The College was also listed as one of the Top 500 Colleges in America by Forbes Magazine. For the 16th consecutive year, 麻豆原创 Media Studies student-led television station (LCTV) was named the TV Station of the Year by the Iowa College Media Association (ICMA).
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