Loras College in Dubuque gets anonymous $1 million gift

Published: 2004-09-13

DUBUQUE, Iowa (CNS) -- An anonymous donor has given $1 million to Loras College, a Catholic liberal arts college founded as a seminary in 1839 by the first bishop of Dubuque. Jim Collins, president of Loras College, said half of the gift would be allocated to the "For the Glory" campaign for a new athletic and wellness facility, while the other $500,000 would be used for scholarships. Earlier in the year, the college also received a $1 million donation from Eldon and Marge Herrig of Dubuque.

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