University of Dubuque Bestows Awards at Honors Convocation

Apr 16, 2021

The University of Dubuque recognized the many achievements by students and their involvement in campus life at Honors Convocation on April 15, 2021.

Heritage Center to Bring “Charlotte’s Web” into Homes

Apr 22, 2021

The University of Dubuque Heritage Center has added a treasured tale of madcap and endearing farm animals to its performance lineup of family-friendly Full-Length Features.

The University of Dubuque Inducts Three into its Faculty Hall of Fame

Apr 23, 2021

The University of Dubuque inducted three individuals into its Faculty Hall of Fame for Excellence in Teaching and Advising on Thursday, April 22, 2021, during a livestream event.

Celebrating the Class of 2021: Lih-Wen (Tina) Lee

Apr 26, 2021

Lih-Wen (Tina) Lee (MMC’15, MDiv’21) actively engaged with young adults on campus while obtaining a master of divinity from the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary through the seminary’s unique Young Adult Ministry Scholars program.

The University of Dubuque to Celebrate 169th Commencement

Apr 27, 2021

To accommodate proper health and safety protocols, the University of Dubuque will celebrate its 169th commencement with three in-person commencement ceremonies at 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2021, in the Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center. Ceremonies will also be livestreamed at www.facebook.com/UDubuque and www.YouTube.com/UDBQMedia.

Celebrating the Class of 2021: Shana Puetz

Apr 27, 2021

Shana Puetz (C’21) remembers her first class in the University of Dubuque LIFE – Learning Institute for Fulfillment and Engagement program.

Celebrating the Class of 2021: Tre Moss

Apr 28, 2021

Tre Moss (C’21) will leave an indelible mark on his alma mater through his advocacy work on campus.

UDTS Selected to Participate in Science for Seminaries Project

Apr 29, 2021

The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary (UDTS) has been awarded a grant to support the integration of scientific engagement into the student experience in the seminary’s master of divinity program by the Science for Seminaries project of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion (DoSER) program, in partnership with the Association of Theological Schools (ATS).

Celebrating the Class of 2021: Tanner Michels

Apr 29, 2021

Tanner Michels (C’21) will be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Quartermaster Corps of the Iowa National Guard at the 2021 ROTC Commissioning Ceremony on Thursday, April 29, 2021.

Celebrating the Class of 2021: Natalie Donath

Apr 30, 2021

Natalie Donath (C’21) was inspired to major in nursing after her first anatomy and physiology class in high school.

Important Announcement – Student Death

May 12, 2021

Dear UD Community, It is with the deepest sadness that I write to you today to inform you of the untimely passing of one of our students, DeShawn Walker. The hearts and prayers of the entire University of Dubuque community are with DeShawn’s family, friends, and loved ones during this profoundly difficult and painful time.

Campus COVID-19 Plan for Operation Update - May 14, 2021

May 14, 2021

Dear Members of the University of Dubuque Family, Thank you for your efforts to demonstrate care and respect for the more vulnerable among us throughout this pandemic. Today I ask for you to continue those efforts.

Campus COVID-19 Plan for Operation Update - May 20, 2021

May 20, 2021

Dear Members of the University of Dubuque Family, As I did in one of my first COVID-19 updates over a year ago, I want to compliment and affirm each of you for your care for one another and your willingness to be flexible and adaptive. We are here for each other, and we will get through this challenge together.

University of Dubuque Named a Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® School

May 25, 2021

The University of Dubuque was named a Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® School for its leading practices, outcomes, and effective programs for military spouses.

Heritage Center to Hold First Summer Organ Sampler Concerts

Jun 7, 2021

Summer Organ Sampler Concerts at the University of Dubuque Heritage Center will debut this summer with 30-minute presentations that showcase the new custom-crafted John and Alice Butler Pipe Organ in John and Alice Butler Hall.

Final Reflections on 2021 Academic Year

Jun 7, 2021

Dear Members of the University of Dubuque Family: This note to our UD family will be my final Presidential communication of the COVID-19 era. There will continue to be updates, for sure, but not of the depth or volume that this past year or so has required.

2021 Chlapaty Fellows to Conduct Research

Jun 8, 2021

Eleven University of Dubuque students were selected to participate in the Joseph and Linda Chlapaty Summer Research Fellowship. They will research a variety of topics this summer ranging from a quantitative analysis of lead found in baby teeth to the effects of invasive plant species on wildlife.

2021 Butler Fellows to Conduct Research

Jun 9, 2021

Four University of Dubuque students will participate in the John and Alice Butler Summer Research Fellowship as land management interns at the University’s Wolter Woods and Prairies Environmental Stewardship and Retreat Center this summer.

President’s Summer 2021 Update

Jun 23, 2021

Greetings! I trust that this extremely long (but hopefully informative) update will find all of you—students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, friends, and investors in UD - in full recovery mode from an extraordinary year!