Social Work – �鶹ԭ��

�鶹ԭ�� Ethics Bowl Team Makes Impressive National Debut

Lexi Schroeder — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:36:18 +0000

The �鶹ԭ�� Ethics Bowl team made an outstanding debut at the APPE IEB National Ethics Bowl, finishing 15th overall in their first year of competition. Competing against 36 of the nation’s top teams—including Stanford, West Point, Macalester, Duke, and the University of Iowa—�鶹ԭ�� students proved they could hold their own among some of the best ethical minds in the country.

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The Heart of Social Work

Alumni �鶹ԭ�� — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:13:14 +0000

Lauren Krapfl (’21) Social Work and Sociology Dubuque, Iowa Lauren Krapfl, a 2021 graduate of �鶹ԭ�� and a dedicated social worker at Opening Doors, has always been passionate about creating meaningful change. A Dubuque County native, Lauren didn’t initially plan to stay close to home for college. But during Iowa Private College Week, she fell in love with �鶹ԭ��’ welcoming…

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Discovering Purpose Through a Meaningful Internship

Lexi Schroeder — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 16:17:04 +0000

Sydney Davis (’25), a social work major, has found her passion through an internship at Presentation Lantern Center. Working with immigrants and refugees from diverse cultural backgrounds, she has gained meaningful experience. The center’s “teatime” tradition, where everyone gathers for snacks and conversations, has been a highlight for Sydney. She has cherished the opportunity to connect with…

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Real Talk and Real Growth at the Fountain of Youth

Lexi Schroeder — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:47:18 +0000

August Witt (’26), a �鶹ԭ�� student from Decorah, IA, is making the most of his internship at the Fountain of Youth. There, he facilitates ‘Real Talk’ groups in the office space and at the Dubuque County Jail, meets one-on-one with participants in the ‘Partners in Change’ program, and hosts the ‘Real Talk Uncensored’ podcast on Spotify and YouTube. August, a social work and psychology major…

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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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Finding Support

room34 — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 22:14:55 +0000

Upon graduating high school in West Burlington, Iowa, Alyssa Pfadenhauer (’23) took her time selecting a college. After a successful track & field career ended with a torn quadricep muscle, she was uncertain about how successful she could come back as a competitive runner and where that might be. Enter Matt Jones (’05), women’s track & field head coach. “Coach Jones said he believed in…

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Belonging & Believing

Demeri Mullikin — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 23:23:00 +0000

Katie (Yockey) Pyles (’13) Social Work Sycamore, IL 2013 graduate, Katie (Yockey) Pyles has worn many hats in her lifetime: wife, mom, student-athlete, social work major, youth minister, and Duhawk. Her faith has been the common thread tying all those aspects of her life together. During her time at �鶹ԭ��, Katie was involved in many campus organizations and spiritual life. However…

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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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Empowering Change

Demeri Mullikin — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:23:00 +0000

Adrienne Shavers (’14) Sociology & Social Work Lincoln, Nebraska 2014 graduate, Adrienne Shavers is revered by her friends and classmates for how closely she helps students and the lengths she’s willing to go to make a connection. However, with great humility, Adrienne admits that it’s a mutually impactful relationship. “I had no clue that the students I work with were going to help me…

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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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