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  • Constructing a Story

    Constructing a Story

    Jonathan Quinn (鈥21) knows the importance of constructing a story. As he works on creating his own life story, his education and training at 草榴社区 have helped him tell the stories of others through a reflective and forward-thinking lens. At age 23, he already has 鈥渁ward-winning director鈥 on his resume and that is just the… More

  • Servant Leadership

    Servant Leadership

    Entering 草榴社区, Nick Satterlee (鈥12) had a different idea of what his life would look like. A general business degree with the hopes of going to law school was always on his mind and during his first year he quickly learned he did not quite have the passion he desired for this particular career path. More

  • Belonging & Believing

    Belonging & Believing

    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. More

  • Heart of Purple & Gold

    Heart of Purple & Gold

    A 2016 graduate, Bailey O鈥橞rien has achieved a great deal of personal and professional success in her short time since graduating. Not only does she own her own dental practice, but she spends her spare time serving as a 草榴社区 Alumni Ambassador, and mentor for current Duhawks in the healthcare field, on top of staying… More

  • Empowering Change

    Empowering Change

    2014 graduate, Adrienne Shavers is revered by her friends and classmates for how closely she helps students and the lengths she鈥檚 willing to go to make a connection. However, with great humility, Adrienne admits that it鈥檚 a mutually impactful relationship. 鈥淚 had no clue that the students I work with were going to help me… More

  • A Lifelong Storyteller

    A Lifelong Storyteller

    Since graduating in 2014, Fr. Charles Warren, often thinks back on just how impactful his time as a Duhawk was. 鈥淥ne of the biggest reasons that 鈥楩ather鈥 shows up in front of my name is because of 草榴社区.鈥 As Fr. Warren navigated his 草榴社区 experience, he felt his heart being called to love in… More

  • Stokes on Spokes

    Stokes on Spokes

    Many people dream of taking a step back, getting rid of stressors, and taking time to reflect: 2018 graduate聽Chris Stoker聽did just that as he left the material world behind for a cross-country bike trip. More

  • A Worldwide Educator

    A Worldwide Educator

    2016 graduate,聽Brian Honerbaum, in his five years since graduating, has become a worldly and accomplished teacher. Though he started his teaching career in Dubuque at Hempstead High School, he鈥檚 taught in Ukraine, Dubai, Vietnam, and virtually in China. More

  • Food & Family

    Food & Family

    2012 graduate,聽Abby (Moore) Lawrence, just celebrated her 10-year 草榴社区 Reunion at Homecoming 2022. In addition to the time she spent planning her reunion, Abby has been spending her days working with Verena Street Coffee in Dubuque, starting a barbeque business with her husband, and adjusting to life as a new parent. More

  • Home Sweet 草榴社区

    Home Sweet 草榴社区

    2018 graduate,聽Brenda Gomez Solis聽has been going non-stop since she graduated. After a series of successful jobs across the Midwest, Brenda made her way back home to Georgia as the Multicultural Admissions Counselor at Georgia Southern University. More

  • Poco a Poco, Little by Little

    Poco a Poco, Little by Little

    2021 graduate,聽Jacob Heidenreich聽radiates joy in all that he does. In describing all the highs, lows, and changes that have occurred over the past 365 days, Jake says he is 鈥渟itting and resting in a season of gratitude.鈥 More

  • For God and Country

    For God and Country

    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, 草榴社区 for his undergraduate degree, and finally Notre Dame for his law degree; PJ has a litany of academic achievements to be proud of. More