DUBUQUE, IOWA (June 30, 2026) — The Reverend Eric Hoey MDiv, pastor of a small Presbyterian congregation in Henderson, Kentucky, will preach on the proclamation of the gospel for salvation of humankind at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary’s 2026 Berger Lecture on Preaching in July.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (June 29, 2026) — The University of Dubuque has received official approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to launch a four-year engineering program in fall 2027.

“Receiving approval from HLC marks a pivotal step in the University of Dubuque’s ability to launch a distinctive, signature engineering program,” said Jodi Prosise PhD, director of engineering at UD.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (June 25, 2026) — Explore Dubuque’s dynamic higher education landscape during the sixth annual Dubuque College Visit Week held Monday, August 3, 2026, through Friday, August 7, 2026.

Clarke University, Emmaus University, Loras College, Northeast Iowa Community College, and the University of Dubuque (UD) are once again partnering to offer prospective students in-person campus visits to witness firsthand the transformative educational opportunities available in Dubuque.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (June 17, 2026) — Twelve University of Dubuque students selected to participate in the Joseph and Linda Chlapaty Summer Research Fellowship are conducting a variety of summer research projects on topics like isotopic tracing of human bones, assessing water quality in Eastern Paraguay, analyzing the effects of crumb rubber consumption on avians of Dubuque, and more.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (June 11, 2026) — Late Nite Catechism has been rescheduled and reimagined for the holidays. Prepare for a holiday mystery extravaganza with Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold, presented by Entertainment Events Inc at 7PM, Monday, December 14, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center on the University of Dubuque campus. Tickets for the original Late Nite Catechism performance will be refunded.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (May 28, 2026) — University of Dubuque alumna Paige Manning (‘25) was one of two recipients of the 43rd annual McElroy Trust graduate fellowship. The prestigious fellowship carries a stipend of $36,000, paid over three years, to support graduate study.

“I am so honored to be named a McElroy Fellow,” Manning said.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (May 13, 2026) — Late Nite Catechism, presented by Entertainment Events Inc, is an uproariously funny play that will take audience members back to their youth at 2PM, Sunday, June 28, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center on the University of Dubuque campus.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (May 12, 2026) — Adventures in science, fairytales, oceans, and space await young audiences at the University of Dubuque’s Live at Heritage Center 2026-2027 SchoolBus Performance Series.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (May 11, 2026) — An extraordinary era for the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary will come to an end this month as Rev Bradley Longfield PhD, the longest-serving faculty member currently on staff at the Seminary and the University, retires from full-time teaching.

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