Politics – �鶹ԭ��

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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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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Voices for Peace at Vatican Gathering

Lexi Schroeder — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 19:51:57 +0000

�鶹ԭ��’s Dr. David Cochran, professor of politics, recently traveled to Rome to present at this month’s Synod, a global gathering of Catholic leaders hosted by Pope Francis. Dr. Cochran was invited by Pax Christi International, a global Catholic peace organization, as part of the newly inaugurated Catholic Institute for Nonviolence in Rome. His presentation was based on his latest book…

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Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Advocacy

Lexi Schroeder — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 16:53:40 +0000

Dubuque’s own Ava Bradley (’24) is diving headfirst into the realm of government affairs this semester, thanks to her internship with the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce. Ava, an English literature and politics major and peace & justice minor, works closely with the Director of Government & External Affairs to advocate for local businesses at the city, state, and federal levels. Her day-to-day tasks…

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IPTC Grant to Benefit Community College Transfers to Iowa Private Colleges, Universities

Demeri Mullikin — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 21:24:42 +0000

DUBUQUE, Iowa—Students looking to transfer from community college to �鶹ԭ�� and other select private colleges or universities in Iowa will find a more transparent, cost-effective, and coordinated process thanks to a three-year grant awarded by the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations and Teagle Foundation to the Iowa Private Transfer Collaborative (IPTC), a consortium of 17 Iowa nonprofit…

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’08 Graduate Serves Church and Community by Livestreaming Service

room34 — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 21:14:14 +0000

Lauren (Squires) Ready (’08) believes in the instruction spelled out in 1 Peter 4:10: “Each one, as a good manager of God’s different gifts, must use for the good of others the special gift he has received from God.” Ready and her husband Scott own Forever Ready Productions in Memphis, Tenn., and Chicago, Ill. Their employees include Brody Kuhar (’18), Allison Wong (’17), and Charlie Grant (’…

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�鶹ԭ�� May Term, Calendar Change Increase Student Opportunities

room34 — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:09:43 +0000

�鶹ԭ�� has announced changes to its academic calendar that will take effect in Fall 2023. The College is beginning and ending its fall semester one week earlier than the current academic calendar. In addition, �鶹ԭ�� is shifting from a January term to a May term schedule to provide students with enhanced experiential learning opportunities. The new schedule will mean that spring…

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“I Always Felt Like I Belonged There”

room34 — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:45:41 +0000

Kathy (Hopinkah) Hannan (‘83) says she is retired, but don’t let that designation fool you. While she stepped down from her position as national managing partner and vice chairman at KPMG, LLP after twenty-three years in the public accounting profession, she is an active member on the boards of directors for five companies. She also serves as the chair of the Smithsonian Institution Museum of the…

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U.S. News Ranks �鶹ԭ�� as Tenth Best Regional College

room34 — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 20:50:26 +0000

�鶹ԭ�� has been named the tenth Best Regional College in the Midwest — a 12-state region — according to the 2023 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings released Monday. �鶹ԭ�� also ranked sixth in Best Value and was the top college or university in Iowa to make the Best Undergraduate Teaching designation, ranking third. The 2023 U.S. News ranking includes data on nearly 1,452…

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For God and Country

Lexi Schroeder — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:46:00 +0000

PJ Fricano (’17) History & Politics Dubuque, Iowa PJ Fricano, a 2017 graduate, never envisioned himself spending over 20 years in the classroom, but after his time at Wahlert High School in Dubuque, Iowa, �鶹ԭ�� for his undergraduate degree, and finally Notre Dame for his law degree; PJ has a litany of academic achievements to be proud of. “Going from not liking school too much…

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