Lillis Athletic & Wellness Center

On Oct. 2, 2021, Loras College honored alumnus Patrick Lillis (’71) as they unveiled the newly renamed Patrick J. Lillis ('71) Athletic & Wellness Center. Lillis has been incredibly generous to Loras having committed over $6 million over the years. In addition to providing his support for the building that now bears his name, Pat has funded several student scholarships via the Patrick J. Lillis Endowed Scholarship.

Lillis played on the basketball team during his four years at Loras and was inducted into the Loras Athletics Hall of Fame in 2002. Today, he remains the 13th all-time scorer, eighth all-time rebounder and is one of only 14 players in Loras history with 1,000 points and 500 rebounds.

Lillis received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Loras before he attended the University of Iowa to receive his medical degree in 1975. He opened his own general and surgical dermatology practice in Loveland, Colo., in 1979 and practiced for 37 years before retiring in 2016. Lillis was inducted into the Loras Athletic Hall of Fame in 2002, earned an alumni excellence award in 2011 and was honored as a distinguished alumnus in 2018.

Located at 1600 Cox Street in Dubuque, the Lillis Athletic & Wellness Center is the home to Patrick J. Lillis Court--home of the Duhawk men's and women's basketball and volleyball teams and wrestling team, athletic administration offices, locker room facilities, Loras College Athletic Training, and campus fitness facilities.