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	In 2024 Fletcher Lamkin, president of [[CLARKE COLLEGE]]; [[COLLINS, James\|James COLLINS]], president of Loras College; Todd Olson, president of Mount Mercy University; and Amy Novak, president of St. Ambrose College wrote an editorial which appeared in the ''Telegraph Herald''. Entitled "Catholic Higher Education Still an Asset for Iowa and Iowans," the editorial stated that every student attending a private university in Iowa rather than a Regents university saved the taxpayer an estimated $13,000. With the assistance of the Iowa Tuition Grant, private colleges and universities provided increased opportunities for traditionally under-served students. An estimated 25% of the students in a private university were the first in their family to attend college, 33% were minority students, and 33% were eligible for Pell grants. (85)		In 2024 Fletcher Lamkin, president of [[CLARKE COLLEGE]]; [[COLLINS, James\|James COLLINS]], president of Loras College; Todd Olson, president of Mount Mercy University; and Amy Novak, president of St. Ambrose College wrote an editorial which appeared in the ''Telegraph Herald''. Entitled "Catholic Higher Education Still an Asset for Iowa and Iowans," the editorial stated that every student attending a private university in Iowa rather than a Regents university saved the taxpayer an estimated $13,000. With the assistance of the Iowa Tuition Grant, private colleges and universities provided increased opportunities for traditionally under-served students. An estimated 25% of the students in a private university were the first in their family to attend college, 33% were minority students, and 33% were eligible for Pell grants. (85)

	[[Image:Loras EMT awards 12 3 24e.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Honored faculty of Loras and Paramount EMS Academy]] On December 3, 2024 Larry Hoelscher (left) and Randy Lyon, state vice-president of the Iowa Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, honored the staff of Paramount EMS Academy, a pioneering program of EMT training initiated by Loras College and ~~Paramount Ambulance~~ both in Dubuque. Pictured are three of the four staff members from Paramount and Dr. Molly Figgins of Loras. There were four EMTs honored with SAR / EMT certificates and medals. Dr. Figgins received a Certificate of Appreciation for her role in establishing the program and continued encouragement of its growth.		[[Image:Loras EMT awards 12 3 24e.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Honored faculty of Loras and Paramount EMS Academy]] On December 3, 2024 Larry Hoelscher (left) and Randy Lyon, state vice-president of the Iowa Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, honored the staff of Paramount EMS Academy, a pioneering program of EMT training initiated by Loras College and [[PARAMOUNT AMBULANCE]] both in Dubuque. Pictured are three of the four staff members from Paramount and Dr. Molly Figgins of Loras. There were four EMTs honored with SAR / EMT certificates and medals. Dr. Figgins received a Certificate of Appreciation for her role in establishing the program and continued encouragement of its growth.

	In March 2023, Loras and Paramount Ambulance announced the formation of the Paramount EMS Academy, a training program in medical emergency services. Hailed as a partnership that would help address an emergency medical services staffing shortfall, the program would be open to students from Loras, other colleges, or community members interested in this rewarding field. The course would be offered three times annually to approximately twenty students in each enrollment. After students completed the course, they would be eligible for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Services (NREMT) cognitive and psychomotor examinations in pursuit of their certification to practice as a certified EMT. (86)		In March 2023, Loras and Paramount Ambulance announced the formation of the Paramount EMS Academy, a training program in medical emergency services. Hailed as a partnership that would help address an emergency medical services staffing shortfall, the program would be open to students from Loras, other colleges, or community members interested in this rewarding field. The course would be offered three times annually to approximately twenty students in each enrollment. After students completed the course, they would be eligible for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Services (NREMT) cognitive and psychomotor examinations in pursuit of their certification to practice as a certified EMT. (86)

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	In 2024 Fletcher Lamkin, president of [[CLARKE COLLEGE]]; [[COLLINS, James\|James COLLINS]], president of Loras College; Todd Olson, president of Mount Mercy University; and Amy Novak, president of St. Ambrose College wrote an editorial which appeared in the ''Telegraph Herald''. Entitled "Catholic Higher Education Still an Asset for Iowa and Iowans," the editorial stated that every student attending a private university in Iowa rather than a Regents university saved the taxpayer an estimated $13,000. With the assistance of the Iowa Tuition Grant, private colleges and universities provided increased opportunities for traditionally under-served students. An estimated 25% of the students in a private university were the first in their family to attend college, 33% were minority students, and 33% were eligible for Pell grants. (85)		In 2024 Fletcher Lamkin, president of [[CLARKE COLLEGE]]; [[COLLINS, James\|James COLLINS]], president of Loras College; Todd Olson, president of Mount Mercy University; and Amy Novak, president of St. Ambrose College wrote an editorial which appeared in the ''Telegraph Herald''. Entitled "Catholic Higher Education Still an Asset for Iowa and Iowans," the editorial stated that every student attending a private university in Iowa rather than a Regents university saved the taxpayer an estimated $13,000. With the assistance of the Iowa Tuition Grant, private colleges and universities provided increased opportunities for traditionally under-served students. An estimated 25% of the students in a private university were the first in their family to attend college, 33% were minority students, and 33% were eligible for Pell grants. (85)

	[[Image:Loras EMT awards 12 3 24e.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Honored faculty of Loras and Paramount EMS Academy]] On December 3, 2024 Larry Hoelscher (left) and Randy Lyon, state vice-president of the Iowa Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, honored the staff of Paramount EMS Academy, a pioneering program of EMT training initiated by Loras College and Paramount ~~EMS~~ both in Dubuque. Pictured are three of the four staff members from Paramount and Dr. Molly Figgins of Loras. There were four EMTs honored with SAR / EMT certificates and medals. Dr. Figgins received a Certificate of Appreciation for her role in establishing the program and continued encouragement of its growth.		[[Image:Loras EMT awards 12 3 24e.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Honored faculty of Loras and Paramount EMS Academy]] On December 3, 2024 Larry Hoelscher (left) and Randy Lyon, state vice-president of the Iowa Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, honored the staff of Paramount EMS Academy, a pioneering program of EMT training initiated by Loras College and Paramount Ambulance both in Dubuque. Pictured are three of the four staff members from Paramount and Dr. Molly Figgins of Loras. There were four EMTs honored with SAR / EMT certificates and medals. Dr. Figgins received a Certificate of Appreciation for her role in establishing the program and continued encouragement of its growth.

	In March 2023, Loras and Paramount ~~EMS~~ announced the formation of the Paramount EMS Academy, a training program in medical emergency services. Hailed as a partnership that would help address an emergency medical services staffing shortfall, the program would be open to students from Loras, other ~~schools~~, or community members interested in this rewarding field.		In March 2023, Loras and Paramount Ambulance announced the formation of the Paramount EMS Academy, a training program in medical emergency services. Hailed as a partnership that would help address an emergency medical services staffing shortfall, the program would be open to students from Loras, other colleges, or community members interested in this rewarding field. The course would be offered three times annually to approximately twenty students in each enrollment. After students completed the course, they would be eligible for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Services (NREMT) cognitive and psychomotor examinations in pursuit of their certification to practice as a certified EMT. (86)

	The Academy was created to address a serious shortfall of EMS personnel locally and nationwide. An American Ambulance Association survey of more than 100 emergency medical services agencies nationwide found that 11% of the full-time EMT positions went unfilled in the summer of 2022. The '''Journal of Emergency Medical Services''' stated that the annual turnover for EMTs ranged from 20% to 30% resulting in an estimated 20,700 EMT and paramedic positions being open annually.		The Academy was created to address a serious shortfall of EMS personnel locally and nationwide. An American Ambulance Association survey of more than 100 emergency medical services agencies nationwide found that 11% of the full-time EMT positions went unfilled in the summer of 2022. The '''Journal of Emergency Medical Services''' stated that the annual turnover for EMTs ranged from 20% to 30% resulting in an estimated 20,700 EMT and paramedic positions being open annually.
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	85. Lamkin, Collins, Olson, Novak, "Catholic Higher Education Still An Asset for Iowa and Iowans," ''Telegraph Herald,'' January 14, 2014, p. 10A		85. Lamkin, Collins, Olson, Novak, "Catholic Higher Education Still An Asset for Iowa and Iowans," ''Telegraph Herald,'' January 14, 2014, p. 10A

			86. Phelps, Beckie, "Paramount Ambulance Partners with Loras College to Offer EMS Education," KCRG Online: https://www.kcrg.com/2023/03/30/paramount-ambulance-partners-with-loras-college-offer-ems-education/

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	Continued growth in the physical structure of the college was matched by expansion in the academic program. Columbia established its museum in 1927 and began a graduate summer school course as a branch of the Catholic University of America in 1934. (24)		Continued growth in the physical structure of the college was matched by expansion in the academic program. Columbia established its museum in 1927 and began a graduate summer school course as a branch of the Catholic University of America in 1934. (24)

	~~[[Image:lorasstatue.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]] The~~ name Loras College, honoring Bishop Loras, was adopted in 1939. On May 28, 1939, as part of a two-day observance of Loras' centennial, a bronze statue of Bishop Loras, sculpted by Vincenzo Miserendino was unveiled. The twelve-foot, $7,000 statue was placed on the highest location on the campus and dedicated by The Most Rev. Archbishop [[BECKMAN, Francis J.L.\|Francis J.L. BECKMAN]]. (25) [[CHRIST THE KING CHAPEL]] was built in 1947 as a memorial to servicemen.		he name Loras College, honoring Bishop Loras, was adopted in 1939. On May 28, 1939, as part of a two-day observance of Loras' centennial, a bronze statue of Bishop Loras, sculpted by Vincenzo Miserendino was unveiled. The twelve-foot, $7,000 statue was placed on the highest location on the campus and dedicated by The Most Rev. Archbishop [[BECKMAN, Francis J.L.\|Francis J.L. BECKMAN]]. (25) [[CHRIST THE KING CHAPEL]] was built in 1947 as a memorial to servicemen.

	In the late 1930s and early 1940s, Loras College was the scene of many activities aimed at world peace. A national leader of the peace movement, Archbishop Beckman used Loras to host a rally on October 20, 1939. (26) Anti-war forces used the college facilities again on May 29, 1940 for its "Midwest Peace Rally." (27) The largest rally was held on the weekend of June 21-22, 1941 in the newly completed Rock Bowl. An estimated seven thousand people were involved in a field Mass for Peace in honor of the Sacred Heart. (28) Such activities only ended with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.		In the late 1930s and early 1940s, Loras College was the scene of many activities aimed at world peace. A national leader of the peace movement, Archbishop Beckman used Loras to host a rally on October 20, 1939. (26) Anti-war forces used the college facilities again on May 29, 1940 for its "Midwest Peace Rally." (27) The largest rally was held on the weekend of June 21-22, 1941 in the newly completed Rock Bowl. An estimated seven thousand people were involved in a field Mass for Peace in honor of the Sacred Heart. (28) Such activities only ended with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
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	College officials announced the last week of July, 2020 that the college campus had been listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], a register maintained by the National Park Service. Nearly two years of work by Loras employees and students had gone into researching the buildings on the campus. The announcement recognized that Loras was the only the second college in Iowa to have its entire campus listed although others have had individual buildings recognized. (82)		College officials announced the last week of July, 2020 that the college campus had been listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], a register maintained by the National Park Service. Nearly two years of work by Loras employees and students had gone into researching the buildings on the campus. The announcement recognized that Loras was the only the second college in Iowa to have its entire campus listed although others have had individual buildings recognized. (82)

	Startling news struck the campus and Dubuque Community on September 9, 2020. Research into Mathias Loras' history before and after he came to Dubuque confirmed he had purchased an enslaved woman named Marie Louise while he was living in Mobile, Alabama and enslaved her from 1836 to 1852. He left her behind when he moved to Iowa, but used proceeds he received from her labor to help finance his work in Iowa. A statue of Loras was removed from campus after school officials learned this information and a member of Loras College's history faculty confirmed the facts were indisputable.		[[Image:lorasstatue.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]Startling news struck the campus and Dubuque Community on September 9, 2020. Research into Mathias Loras' history before and after he came to Dubuque confirmed he had purchased an enslaved woman named Marie Louise while he was living in Mobile, Alabama and enslaved her from 1836 to 1852. He left her behind when he moved to Iowa, but used proceeds he received from her labor to help finance his work in Iowa. A statue of Loras was removed from campus after school officials learned this information and a member of Loras College's history faculty confirmed the facts were indisputable.

	In a letter to the campus community on September 9th, Loras College President [[COLLINS, James\|James COLLINS]] stated that the statue would be placed in storage		In a letter to the campus community on September 9th, Loras College President [[COLLINS, James\|James COLLINS]] stated that the statue would be placed in storage

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	[[Image:kanehall.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Kane Hall at Loras College]]		[[Image:kanehall.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Kane Hall at Loras College]]
	[[Image:Loras.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Image courtesy: Mike Day. Kendall C. Day family collection.]]LORAS COLLEGE. Loras, Iowa's oldest college, offers four-year undergraduate programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Music degrees. Pre-professional programs offered in cooperation with other institutions include architecture, dentistry, engineering, law, medicine, nursing, optometry, physical therapy, and veterinary medicine.		[[Image:Loras.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Image courtesy: Mike Day. Kendall C. Day family collection.]]LORAS COLLEGE. Loras, Iowa's oldest college, offers four-year undergraduate programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Music degrees. Pre-professional programs offered in cooperation with other institutions include architecture, dentistry, engineering, law, medicine, nursing, optometry, physical therapy, and veterinary medicine.
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	In 2024 Fletcher Lamkin, president of [[CLARKE COLLEGE]]; [[COLLINS, James\|James COLLINS]], president of Loras College; Todd Olson, president of Mount Mercy University; and Amy Novak, president of St. Ambrose College wrote an editorial which appeared in the ''Telegraph Herald''. Entitled "Catholic Higher Education Still an Asset for Iowa and Iowans," the editorial stated that every student attending a private university in Iowa rather than a Regents university saved the taxpayer an estimated $13,000. With the assistance of the Iowa Tuition Grant, private colleges and universities provided increased opportunities for traditionally under-served students. An estimated 25% of the students in a private university were the first in their family to attend college, 33% were minority students, and 33% were eligible for Pell grants. (85)		In 2024 Fletcher Lamkin, president of [[CLARKE COLLEGE]]; [[COLLINS, James\|James COLLINS]], president of Loras College; Todd Olson, president of Mount Mercy University; and Amy Novak, president of St. Ambrose College wrote an editorial which appeared in the ''Telegraph Herald''. Entitled "Catholic Higher Education Still an Asset for Iowa and Iowans," the editorial stated that every student attending a private university in Iowa rather than a Regents university saved the taxpayer an estimated $13,000. With the assistance of the Iowa Tuition Grant, private colleges and universities provided increased opportunities for traditionally under-served students. An estimated 25% of the students in a private university were the first in their family to attend college, 33% were minority students, and 33% were eligible for Pell grants. (85)

	[[Image:Loras EMT awards 12 3 24e.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Honored faculty of Loras and Paramount EMS Academy]] On December 3, 2024 Larry Hoelscher (left) and Randy Lyon, state vice-president of the Iowa Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, honored the staff of Paramount EMS Academy, a pioneering program of EMT training initiated by Loras College and Paramount EMS both in Dubuque. Pictured are three of the four staff members from Paramount and Dr. ~~Mollie~~ Figgins of Loras. There were four EMTs honored with SAR / EMT certificates and medals. Dr. Figgins received a Certificate of Appreciation for her role in establishing the program and continued encouragement of its growth.		[[Image:Loras EMT awards 12 3 24e.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Honored faculty of Loras and Paramount EMS Academy]] On December 3, 2024 Larry Hoelscher (left) and Randy Lyon, state vice-president of the Iowa Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, honored the staff of Paramount EMS Academy, a pioneering program of EMT training initiated by Loras College and Paramount EMS both in Dubuque. Pictured are three of the four staff members from Paramount and Dr. Molly Figgins of Loras. There were four EMTs honored with SAR / EMT certificates and medals. Dr. Figgins received a Certificate of Appreciation for her role in establishing the program and continued encouragement of its growth.

	In March 2023, Loras and Paramount EMS announced the formation of the Paramount EMS Academy, a training program in medical emergency services. Hailed as a partnership that would help address an emergency medical services staffing shortfall, the program would be open to students from Loras, other schools, or community members interested in this rewarding field.		In March 2023, Loras and Paramount EMS announced the formation of the Paramount EMS Academy, a training program in medical emergency services. Hailed as a partnership that would help address an emergency medical services staffing shortfall, the program would be open to students from Loras, other schools, or community members interested in this rewarding field.

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	~~The board announced~~ the ~~creation~~ of a ~~scholarship fund honoring Mary Louise's legacy starting~~ in the ~~2021~~-~~22 school~~ year. ~~A second scholarship fund would be created~~ to ~~honor Loras' first Black graduate~~ and ~~fifth Black priest~~ to ~~be ordained in~~ the ~~United States~~, the ~~Rev. Norman Dukette ('22) effective with the 2021~~-~~22 school year~~. (83)		Selected Loras students in the all of 2020 participated in DUDawgs, a Loras club which raised and trained service dogs. The program was supported Definitely Dogs!, a Cedar Rapids nonprofit, which supplied service dogs to those in need. According to Clera Hansen, founder and president of the Loras club, the activity helped the Cedar Rapids organization reach more people. Sherry Steine Ross, a co-founder, believed the activity would also help the community understand the positive impact of service dogs. Efforts in the first year were targeted at raising money to support the program. Definitely Dogs! provided the puppies to live with the students on campus. Staff of the nonprofit also visited the students to provide training classes and instruction for the students to use with their dogs. According to the plan, between three to four dogs would be brought to the campus annually to be trained and then placed as post-traumatic stress disorder dogs, hearing dogs, or professional facility dogs. (83)

	~~Selected~~ Loras ~~students in the all of 2020 participated in DUDawgs,~~ a ~~Loras club which raised~~ and ~~trained service dogs~~. The ~~program was supported Definitely Dogs!~~, a ~~Cedar Rapids nonprofit, which supplied service dogs to those in need. According to Clera Hansen, founder~~ and ~~president of the Loras club, the activity helped the Cedar Rapids organization reach more people. Sherry Steine Ross,~~ a ~~co-founder, believed the activity would also help the community understand the positive impact of service dogs. Efforts in the first year were targeted~~ at ~~raising money to support the program~~. ~~Definitely Dogs! provided the puppies~~ to ~~live with the students on campus. Staff of the nonprofit also visited the students~~ to ~~provide training classes~~ and ~~instruction for the students to use with their dogs~~. ~~According to the plan, between three to four dogs would be brought to the campus annually~~ to ~~be trained and then placed~~ as ~~post-traumatic stress disorder dogs, hearing dogs, or professional facility dogs~~. (84)		In 2023 Loras hired a coach and began its first-ever women's wrestling team. The coach, Wil Kelly, became a state champion while a students at [[WAHLERT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL]] and a national champion as a student at Wartburg College. Prior to coming to Loras, Kelly had competed and coached nationally and internationally. This experience was expected to prove valuable as women's college wrestling competed under international freestyle wrestling regulations. (84)

	In 2023 Loras hired a coach and began its first-ever women's wrestling team. The coach, Wil Kelly, became a state champion while a students at [[WAHLERT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL]] and a national champion as a student at Wartburg College. Prior to coming to Loras, Kelly had competed and coached nationally and internationally. This experience was expected to prove valuable as women's college wrestling competed under international freestyle wrestling regulations. (85)		In 2024 Fletcher Lamkin, president of [[CLARKE COLLEGE]]; [[COLLINS, James\|James COLLINS]], president of Loras College; Todd Olson, president of Mount Mercy University; and Amy Novak, president of St. Ambrose College wrote an editorial which appeared in the ''Telegraph Herald''. Entitled "Catholic Higher Education Still an Asset for Iowa and Iowans," the editorial stated that every student attending a private university in Iowa rather than a Regents university saved the taxpayer an estimated $13,000. With the assistance of the Iowa Tuition Grant, private colleges and universities provided increased opportunities for traditionally under-served students. An estimated 25% of the students in a private university were the first in their family to attend college, 33% were minority students, and 33% were eligible for Pell grants. (85)

	In 2024 Fletcher Lamkin, president of [[CLARKE COLLEGE]]; [[COLLINS, James\|James COLLINS]], president of Loras College; Todd Olson, president of Mount Mercy University; and Amy Novak, president of St. Ambrose College wrote an editorial which appeared in the ''Telegraph Herald''. Entitled "Catholic Higher Education Still an Asset for Iowa and Iowans," the editorial stated that every student attending a private university in Iowa rather than a Regents university saved the taxpayer an estimated $13,000. With the assistance of the Iowa Tuition Grant, private colleges and universities provided increased opportunities for traditionally under-served students. An estimated 25% of the students in a private university were the first in their family to attend college, 33% were minority students, and 33% were eligible for Pell grants. (86)

	[[Image:Loras EMT awards 12 3 24e.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Honored faculty of Loras and Paramount EMS Academy]] On December 3, 2024 Larry Hoelscher (left) and Randy Lyon, state vice-president of the Iowa Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, honored the staff of Paramount EMS Academy, a pioneering program of EMT training initiated by Loras College and Paramount EMS both in Dubuque. Pictured are three of the four staff members from Paramount and Dr. Mollie Figgins of Loras. There were four EMTs honored with SAR / EMT certificates and medals. Dr. Figgins received a Certificate of Appreciation for her role in establishing the program and continued encouragement of its growth.		[[Image:Loras EMT awards 12 3 24e.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Honored faculty of Loras and Paramount EMS Academy]] On December 3, 2024 Larry Hoelscher (left) and Randy Lyon, state vice-president of the Iowa Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, honored the staff of Paramount EMS Academy, a pioneering program of EMT training initiated by Loras College and Paramount EMS both in Dubuque. Pictured are three of the four staff members from Paramount and Dr. Mollie Figgins of Loras. There were four EMTs honored with SAR / EMT certificates and medals. Dr. Figgins received a Certificate of Appreciation for her role in establishing the program and continued encouragement of its growth.
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	82. "Loras Placed on National Register of Historic Places," ''Telegraph Herald,'' July 4, 2020, p. 3A		82. "Loras Placed on National Register of Historic Places," ''Telegraph Herald,'' July 4, 2020, p. 3A

	83~~. "Loras Placed on National Register of Historic Places," ''Telegraph Herald,'' July 4, 2020, p. 3A~~		83. Hinga, Allie, "Group Brings Canines to Loras," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 25, 2020, p. 1A

	84. Hinga, Allie, "Group Brings Canines to Loras," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 25, 2020, p. 1A

	85. Mederson, Mark A. "Loras Builds Women's Wrestling Program From Ground Up," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 24, 2023, p. 1B		84. Mederson, Mark A. "Loras Builds Women's Wrestling Program From Ground Up," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 24, 2023, p. 1B

	86. Lamkin, Collins, Olson, Novak, "Catholic Higher Education Still An Asset for Iowa and Iowans," ''Telegraph Herald,'' January 14, 2014, p. 10A		85. Lamkin, Collins, Olson, Novak, "Catholic Higher Education Still An Asset for Iowa and Iowans," ''Telegraph Herald,'' January 14, 2014, p. 10A

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	In 2024 Fletcher Lamkin, president of [[CLARKE COLLEGE]]; [[COLLINS, James\|James COLLINS]], president of Loras College; Todd Olson, president of Mount Mercy University; and Amy Novak, president of St. Ambrose College wrote an editorial which appeared in the ''Telegraph Herald''. Entitled "Catholic Higher Education Still an Asset for Iowa and Iowans," the authors found that every student attending a private university in Iowa rather than a Regents university saved the taxpayer an estimated $13,000. With the assistance of the Iowa Tuition Gran, private colleges and universities provided increased opportunities for traditionally underserved students. An estimated 25% of their students were the first in their family to attend college, 33% were minority students, and 33% were eligible for Pell grants. (86)		In 2024 Fletcher Lamkin, president of [[CLARKE COLLEGE]]; [[COLLINS, James\|James COLLINS]], president of Loras College; Todd Olson, president of Mount Mercy University; and Amy Novak, president of St. Ambrose College wrote an editorial which appeared in the ''Telegraph Herald''. Entitled "Catholic Higher Education Still an Asset for Iowa and Iowans," the authors found that every student attending a private university in Iowa rather than a Regents university saved the taxpayer an estimated $13,000. With the assistance of the Iowa Tuition Gran, private colleges and universities provided increased opportunities for traditionally underserved students. An estimated 25% of their students were the first in their family to attend college, 33% were minority students, and 33% were eligible for Pell grants. (86)

	[[Image:Loras EMT awards 12 3 24e.jpg\|left\|thumb\|~~250px~~\|Honored faculty of Loras and Paramount EMS Academy]] On December 3, 2024 Larry Hoelscher (left) and Randy Lyon, state vice-president of the Sons of the American Revolution, honored the staff of Paramount EMS Academy, a pioneering program of EMT training initiated by Loras College and Paramount EMS both in Dubuque. Pictured are three of the four staff members from Paramount and Dr. Mollie Figgins of Loras. There were four EMTs honored with SAR / EMT certificates and medals. Dr. Figgins received a Certificate of Appreciation for her role in establishing the program.		[[Image:Loras EMT awards 12 3 24e.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Honored faculty of Loras and Paramount EMS Academy]] On December 3, 2024 Larry Hoelscher (left) and Randy Lyon, state vice-president of the Sons of the American Revolution, honored the staff of Paramount EMS Academy, a pioneering program of EMT training initiated by Loras College and Paramount EMS both in Dubuque. Pictured are three of the four staff members from Paramount and Dr. Mollie Figgins of Loras. There were four EMTs honored with SAR / EMT certificates and medals. Dr. Figgins received a Certificate of Appreciation for her role in establishing the program.

	In March 2023, Loras and Paramount EMS announced the formation of the Paramount EMS Academy, a training program in medical emergency services. Hailed as a partnership that would help address an emergency medical services staffing shortfall, the program would be open to students from Loras, other schools, or community members interested in this rewarding field.		In March 2023, Loras and Paramount EMS announced the formation of the Paramount EMS Academy, a training program in medical emergency services. Hailed as a partnership that would help address an emergency medical services staffing shortfall, the program would be open to students from Loras, other schools, or community members interested in this rewarding field.

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	In 2024 Fletcher Lamkin, president of [[CLARKE COLLEGE]]; [[COLLINS, James\|James COLLINS]], president of Loras College; Todd Olson, president of Mount Mercy University; and Amy Novak, president of St. Ambrose College wrote an editorial which appeared in the ''Telegraph Herald''. Entitled "Catholic Higher Education Still an Asset for Iowa and Iowans," the authors found that every student attending a private university in Iowa rather than a Regents university saved the taxpayer an estimated $13,000. With the assistance of the Iowa Tuition Gran, private colleges and universities provided increased opportunities for traditionally underserved students. An estimated 25% of their students were the first in their family to attend college, 33% were minority students, and 33% were eligible for Pell grants. (86)		In 2024 Fletcher Lamkin, president of [[CLARKE COLLEGE]]; [[COLLINS, James\|James COLLINS]], president of Loras College; Todd Olson, president of Mount Mercy University; and Amy Novak, president of St. Ambrose College wrote an editorial which appeared in the ''Telegraph Herald''. Entitled "Catholic Higher Education Still an Asset for Iowa and Iowans," the authors found that every student attending a private university in Iowa rather than a Regents university saved the taxpayer an estimated $13,000. With the assistance of the Iowa Tuition Gran, private colleges and universities provided increased opportunities for traditionally underserved students. An estimated 25% of their students were the first in their family to attend college, 33% were minority students, and 33% were eligible for Pell grants. (86)

	[[Image:Loras EMT awards 12 3 24e.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Honored faculty of Loras and Paramount EMS Academy) On December 3, 2024 Larry Hoelscher (left) and Randy Lyon, state vice-president of the Sons of the American Revolution, honored the staff of Paramount EMS Academy, a pioneering program of EMT training initiated by Loras College and Paramount EMS both in Dubuque. Pictured are three of the four staff members from Paramount and Dr. Mollie Figgins of Loras. There were four EMTs honored with SAR / EMT certificates and medals. Dr. Figgins received a Certificate of Appreciation for her role in establishing the program.		[[Image:Loras EMT awards 12 3 24e.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Honored faculty of Loras and Paramount EMS Academy]] On December 3, 2024 Larry Hoelscher (left) and Randy Lyon, state vice-president of the Sons of the American Revolution, honored the staff of Paramount EMS Academy, a pioneering program of EMT training initiated by Loras College and Paramount EMS both in Dubuque. Pictured are three of the four staff members from Paramount and Dr. Mollie Figgins of Loras. There were four EMTs honored with SAR / EMT certificates and medals. Dr. Figgins received a Certificate of Appreciation for her role in establishing the program.

	In March 2023, Loras and Paramount EMS announced the formation of the Paramount EMS Academy, a training program in medical emergency services. Hailed as a partnership that would help address an emergency medical services staffing shortfall, the program would be open to students from Loras, other schools, or community members interested in this rewarding field.		In March 2023, Loras and Paramount EMS announced the formation of the Paramount EMS Academy, a training program in medical emergency services. Hailed as a partnership that would help address an emergency medical services staffing shortfall, the program would be open to students from Loras, other schools, or community members interested in this rewarding field.

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	In 2024 Fletcher Lamkin, president of [[CLARKE COLLEGE]]; [[COLLINS, James\|James COLLINS]], president of Loras College; Todd Olson, president of Mount Mercy University; and Amy Novak, president of St. Ambrose College wrote an editorial which appeared in the ''Telegraph Herald''. Entitled "Catholic Higher Education Still an Asset for Iowa and Iowans," the authors found that every student attending a private university in Iowa rather than a Regents university saved the taxpayer an estimated $13,000. With the assistance of the Iowa Tuition Gran, private colleges and universities provided increased opportunities for traditionally underserved students. An estimated 25% of their students were the first in their family to attend college, 33% were minority students, and 33% were eligible for Pell grants. (86)		In 2024 Fletcher Lamkin, president of [[CLARKE COLLEGE]]; [[COLLINS, James\|James COLLINS]], president of Loras College; Todd Olson, president of Mount Mercy University; and Amy Novak, president of St. Ambrose College wrote an editorial which appeared in the ''Telegraph Herald''. Entitled "Catholic Higher Education Still an Asset for Iowa and Iowans," the authors found that every student attending a private university in Iowa rather than a Regents university saved the taxpayer an estimated $13,000. With the assistance of the Iowa Tuition Gran, private colleges and universities provided increased opportunities for traditionally underserved students. An estimated 25% of their students were the first in their family to attend college, 33% were minority students, and 33% were eligible for Pell grants. (86)

	[[Image:Loras EMT awards 12 3 24e.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|On December 3, 2024 Larry Hoelscher and Randy Lyon, state vice-president of the Sons of the American Revolution, honored the staff of Paramount EMS Academy, a pioneering program of EMT training initiated by Loras College and Paramount EMS both in Dubuque. Pictured are three of the four staff members from Paramount and Dr. Mollie Figgins of Loras. There were four EMTs honored with SAR / EMT certificates and medals. Dr. Figgins received a Certificate of Appreciation for her role in establishing the program.		[[Image:Loras EMT awards 12 3 24e.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Honored faculty of Loras and Paramount EMS Academy) On December 3, 2024 Larry Hoelscher (left) and Randy Lyon, state vice-president of the Sons of the American Revolution, honored the staff of Paramount EMS Academy, a pioneering program of EMT training initiated by Loras College and Paramount EMS both in Dubuque. Pictured are three of the four staff members from Paramount and Dr. Mollie Figgins of Loras. There were four EMTs honored with SAR / EMT certificates and medals. Dr. Figgins received a Certificate of Appreciation for her role in establishing the program.

	In March 2023, Loras and Paramount EMS announced the formation of the Paramount EMS Academy, a training program in medical emergency services. Hailed as a partnership that would help address an emergency medical services staffing shortfall, the program would be open to students from Loras, other schools, or community members interested in this rewarding field.		In March 2023, Loras and Paramount EMS announced the formation of the Paramount EMS Academy, a training program in medical emergency services. Hailed as a partnership that would help address an emergency medical services staffing shortfall, the program would be open to students from Loras, other schools, or community members interested in this rewarding field.

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	In August, 2019 Loras officials announced that the college's Cancer Research in Exercise Science Laboratory (CARES Lab) and its director Keith Thraen-Borowski had received a $330,000 grant to expand his clinical trial examining how exercise impacts cancer patients at community-based hospitals and ultimately to make exercise programming a routine part of cancer care. Plans called for renovating a 2,550-square-foot area in Keane Hall to serve as a clinical exercise space with a laboratory and private patient consultation rooms. The funding would also be used to equip the space with exercise and laboratory equipment and put together research projects. The CARES Lab was at the time conducting a clinical trial in partnership with [[MEDICAL ASSOCIATES CLINIC PC (THE)]] and [[MERCYONE DUBUQUE MEDICAL CENTER]]. (80)		In August, 2019 Loras officials announced that the college's Cancer Research in Exercise Science Laboratory (CARES Lab) and its director Keith Thraen-Borowski had received a $330,000 grant to expand his clinical trial examining how exercise impacts cancer patients at community-based hospitals and ultimately to make exercise programming a routine part of cancer care. Plans called for renovating a 2,550-square-foot area in Keane Hall to serve as a clinical exercise space with a laboratory and private patient consultation rooms. The funding would also be used to equip the space with exercise and laboratory equipment and put together research projects. The CARES Lab was at the time conducting a clinical trial in partnership with [[MEDICAL ASSOCIATES CLINIC PC (THE)]] and [[MERCYONE DUBUQUE MEDICAL CENTER]]. (80)

	In 2019 Gabrielle Noland won titles in the 100 and 200 and anchored Loras' winning 4X100 relay team as it won the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & ~~Fied~~ women's team championship in Geneva, Ohio. The event was the first team national title for any sport in the school's history. (81)		In 2019 Gabrielle Noland won titles in the 100 and 200 and anchored Loras' winning 4X100 relay team as it won the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field women's team championship in Geneva, Ohio. The event was the first team national title for any sport in the school's history. (81)

	College officials announced the last week of July, 2020 that the college campus had been listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], a register maintained by the National Park Service. Nearly two years of work by Loras employees and students was done to research the building on the campus. The announcement recognized that Loras was the only the second college in Iowa to have its entire campus listed although others have had individual buildings recognized. (82)		College officials announced the last week of July, 2020 that the college campus had been listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], a register maintained by the National Park Service. Nearly two years of work by Loras employees and students was done to research the building on the campus. The announcement recognized that Loras was the only the second college in Iowa to have its entire campus listed although others have had individual buildings recognized. (82)
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	The board announced the creation of a scholarship fund honoring Mary Louise's legacy starting in the 2021-22 school year. A second scholarship fund would be created to honor Loras' first Black graduate and fifth Black priest to be ordained in the United States, the Rev. Norman Dukette ('22) effective with the 2021-22 school year. (83)		The board announced the creation of a scholarship fund honoring Mary Louise's legacy starting in the 2021-22 school year. A second scholarship fund would be created to honor Loras' first Black graduate and fifth Black priest to be ordained in the United States, the Rev. Norman Dukette ('22) effective with the 2021-22 school year. (83)

	Selected Loras students in the all of 2020 participated in DUDawgs, a Loras club which raised and trained service dogs. ~~Their work~~ was supported Definitely Dogs!, a Cedar Rapids nonprofit which supplied service dogs to those in need. According to Clera Hansen, founder and president of the Loras club, the activity ~~would help~~ the Cedar Rapids organization reach more people. Sherry Steine Ross, a co-founder, believed the activity would also help the community understand the positive impact of service dogs. Efforts in the first year were targeted at raising money to support the program. Definitely Dogs! ~~would provide~~ the puppies to live with on campus ~~and visit~~ the students to provide training classes and instruction for the students to use with their dogs. ~~Between~~ three to four dogs would be brought to the campus annually to be trained and ~~place~~ as post-traumatic stress disorder dogs, hearing dogs, or professional facility dogs. (84)		Selected Loras students in the all of 2020 participated in DUDawgs, a Loras club which raised and trained service dogs. The program was supported Definitely Dogs!, a Cedar Rapids nonprofit, which supplied service dogs to those in need. According to Clera Hansen, founder and president of the Loras club, the activity helped the Cedar Rapids organization reach more people. Sherry Steine Ross, a co-founder, believed the activity would also help the community understand the positive impact of service dogs. Efforts in the first year were targeted at raising money to support the program. Definitely Dogs! provided the puppies to live with the students on campus. Staff of the nonprofit also visited the students to provide training classes and instruction for the students to use with their dogs. According to the plan, between three to four dogs would be brought to the campus annually to be trained and then placed as post-traumatic stress disorder dogs, hearing dogs, or professional facility dogs. (84)

	In 2023 Loras hired a coach and began its first-ever women's wrestling team. The coach, Wil Kelly, became a state champion while a students at [[WAHLERT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL]] and a national champion as a student at Wartburg College. Prior to coming to Loras, Kelly had competed and coached nationally and internationally. This experience was expected to prove valuable as women's college wrestling ~~competes~~ under international freestyle wrestling regulations. (85)		In 2023 Loras hired a coach and began its first-ever women's wrestling team. The coach, Wil Kelly, became a state champion while a students at [[WAHLERT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL]] and a national champion as a student at Wartburg College. Prior to coming to Loras, Kelly had competed and coached nationally and internationally. This experience was expected to prove valuable as women's college wrestling competed under international freestyle wrestling regulations. (85)

	In 2024 Fletcher Lamkin, president of [[CLARKE COLLEGE]]; [[COLLINS, James\|James COLLINS]], president of Loras College; Todd Olson, president of Mount Mercy University; and Amy Novak, president of St. Ambrose College wrote an editorial which appeared in the ''Telegraph Herald''. Entitled "Catholic Higher Education Still an Asset for Iowa and Iowans," the ~~authors found~~ that every student attending a private university in Iowa rather than a Regents university saved the taxpayer an estimated $13,000. With the assistance of the Iowa Tuition ~~Gran~~, private colleges and universities provided increased opportunities for traditionally ~~underserved~~ students. An estimated 25% of ~~their~~ students were the first in their family to attend college, 33% were minority students, and 33% were eligible for Pell grants. (86)		In 2024 Fletcher Lamkin, president of [[CLARKE COLLEGE]]; [[COLLINS, James\|James COLLINS]], president of Loras College; Todd Olson, president of Mount Mercy University; and Amy Novak, president of St. Ambrose College wrote an editorial which appeared in the ''Telegraph Herald''. Entitled "Catholic Higher Education Still an Asset for Iowa and Iowans," the editorial stated that every student attending a private university in Iowa rather than a Regents university saved the taxpayer an estimated $13,000. With the assistance of the Iowa Tuition Grant, private colleges and universities provided increased opportunities for traditionally under-served students. An estimated 25% of the students in a private university were the first in their family to attend college, 33% were minority students, and 33% were eligible for Pell grants. (86)

	[[Image:Loras EMT awards 12 3 24e.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Honored faculty of Loras and Paramount EMS Academy]] On December 3, 2024 Larry Hoelscher (left) and Randy Lyon, state vice-president of the Sons of the American Revolution, honored the staff of Paramount EMS Academy, a pioneering program of EMT training initiated by Loras College and Paramount EMS both in Dubuque. Pictured are three of the four staff members from Paramount and Dr. Mollie Figgins of Loras. There were four EMTs honored with SAR / EMT certificates and medals. Dr. Figgins received a Certificate of Appreciation for her role in establishing the program.		[[Image:Loras EMT awards 12 3 24e.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Honored faculty of Loras and Paramount EMS Academy]] On December 3, 2024 Larry Hoelscher (left) and Randy Lyon, state vice-president of the Iowa Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, honored the staff of Paramount EMS Academy, a pioneering program of EMT training initiated by Loras College and Paramount EMS both in Dubuque. Pictured are three of the four staff members from Paramount and Dr. Mollie Figgins of Loras. There were four EMTs honored with SAR / EMT certificates and medals. Dr. Figgins received a Certificate of Appreciation for her role in establishing the program and continued encouragement of its growth.

	In March 2023, Loras and Paramount EMS announced the formation of the Paramount EMS Academy, a training program in medical emergency services. Hailed as a partnership that would help address an emergency medical services staffing shortfall, the program would be open to students from Loras, other schools, or community members interested in this rewarding field.		In March 2023, Loras and Paramount EMS announced the formation of the Paramount EMS Academy, a training program in medical emergency services. Hailed as a partnership that would help address an emergency medical services staffing shortfall, the program would be open to students from Loras, other schools, or community members interested in this rewarding field.

	~~At the current time, there continues~~ to ~~be s~~ shortfall of EMS personnel locally and nationwide. An American Ambulance Association survey of more than 100 emergency medical services agencies nationwide found that 11% of the full-time EMT positions went unfilled in the summer of 2022. The Journal of Emergency Medical Services ~~has~~ stated that the annual turnover for EMTs ~~ranges~~ from 20% to 30% resulting in an estimated 20,700 EMT and paramedic positions being open annually.		The Academy was created to address a serious shortfall of EMS personnel locally and nationwide. An American Ambulance Association survey of more than 100 emergency medical services agencies nationwide found that 11% of the full-time EMT positions went unfilled in the summer of 2022. The '''Journal of Emergency Medical Services''' stated that the annual turnover for EMTs ranged from 20% to 30% resulting in an estimated 20,700 EMT and paramedic positions being open annually.

	Andy Ney, director of operations at Paramount and one of those who helped establish the Academy at Loras, stated his company had nine open full-time positions at the time the Academy opened. Active in the Iowa EMS Association, Ney stated that most EMT training had been based at hospitals or Iowa community colleges.		Andy Ney, director of operations at Paramount and one of those who helped establish the Academy at Loras, stated his company had nine open full-time positions at the time the Academy opened. Active in the Iowa EMS Association, Ney stated that most EMT training had been based at hospitals or Iowa community colleges.
	The legislatively designated power to create an academy like that at Loras came in 2021. ~~The~~ Iowa Legislature ~~passed a bill allowing~~ the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to certify ambulance services to provide initial EMT training. After Paramount received approval to provide this training, company officials envisioned an academy as a means of developing apprenticeship programs similar to those used to fill shortages in many trades.		The legislatively designated power to create an academy like that at Loras came in 2021. A bill passed in the Iowa Legislature allowed the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to certify ambulance services to provide initial EMT training. After Paramount received approval to provide this training, company officials envisioned an academy as a means of developing apprenticeship programs similar to those used to fill shortages in many trades.

	Sandy Neyen, director of employee education and development at Paramount and another initiator of the Academy, said ~~the goal of~~ the program ~~is to educate and~~ employ ~~at the same time—~~'An earn-and learn model.’ ~~The plan was to employ sponsored participants~~ at Paramount while they attended classes at the Academy. Sponsored students would be provided with structured after-school education involving tutors and time in an ambulance.		Sandy Neyen, director of employee education and development at Paramount and another initiator of the Academy, said the program would employ an 'earn-and learn model.’ Sponsored employees would be employed at Paramount while they attended classes at the Academy located at Loras. Sponsored students would also be provided with structured after-school education involving tutors and time in an ambulance.

	Dr. Molly Figgins, program initiator and director of the graduate athletic training program at Loras, saw benefit to her program as Loras as well. Citing the fact that athletic trainers and EMTs work together in real life, embedding EMS programming into the athletic training program would fit naturally.		Dr. Molly Figgins, program initiator and director of the graduate athletic training program at Loras, saw benefit to her program as Loras as well. Citing the fact that athletic trainers and EMTs work together in real life, embedding EMS programming into the athletic training program would fit naturally.


	Famous graduates of Loras have included [[SCHMITT, Aloysius\|Aloysius SCHMITT]], [[RABE, David\|David RABE]],[[TAUKE, Thomas\|Thomas TAUKE]], and [[ROMAGNA, James\|James ROMAGNA]].		Famous graduates of Loras have included [[SCHMITT, Aloysius\|Aloysius SCHMITT]], [[RABE, David\|David RABE]],[[TAUKE, Thomas\|Thomas TAUKE]], and [[ROMAGNA, James\|James ROMAGNA]].