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Alumni honored for achievements, service

The Augustana Alumni Association recognized the achievements, contributions and service of nine alumni at Homecoming Oct. 5.

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Symphony orchestra invites community to join in

Musicians of all ages are invited to join the Augustana Symphony Orchestra April 16, 2020.

Noises Off play

'Funniest farce' on stage at Augustana Oct. 17-20

Augustana College will present "Noises Off" — called “the funniest farce ever written” by the New York Post — Oct. 17-20.

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New opera to give voice to cancer survivors

Dr. Jacob Bancks, Augustana associate professor of music, is writing a new opera for the Quad City Symphony Orchestra that will be performed in May 2020.

Award-winning poet and activist to visit Augustana

American poet, professor and human rights activist Carolyn Forché will read poetry and from her 2019 memoir at Augustana College Oct. 1.

Ryan Johnson

To Australia and back with Augie Choice

Why does the blue-lined goatfish see red? Ryan Johnson ’20 explored this question and more this summer. 

HEED award group

College wins Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award

A national honor recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Mia Feuer

Canadian artist explores environmental effects of petroleum

The Center for Polar Studies at Augustana is a partner in presenting "Mia Feuer: Totems of the Anthropocene" at the Figge Art Museum, Davenport.

Frieze Lectures consider student activism, from the 60s to Greta Thunberg

The 22nd annual Frieze Lecture Series will consider the nature and impact of student activism here and around the world.

Interview Day for accountants

Interview Day for accountants adds up to success     

More than 90 Augustana students met representatives of 37 firms and companies, including KPMG, Ernst & Young, Deloitte and PricewaterhouseCoopers, at Chicago Accounting and Finance Interview Day.

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Planetarium open house planned Oct. 12

Augustana College's John Deere Planetarium invites the community to its annual fall open house from 7:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12.

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Augustana ranks among the nation's best colleges

Augustana College has once again been named a nationwide top 100 liberal arts college and improved its placement in the U.S. News & World Report 2020 rankings by three spots.

Class Notes

The latest alumni news and photos.

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College opens expansion to Hanson Hall of Science

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on the first day of classes Sept. 2 for the $8.5 million, 22,000-square-foot expansion to the Robert A. and Patricia K. Hanson Hall of Science.

Career outcomes

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Class of 2022 outcomes, of those who responded to the survey. Source: Institutional Research at Augustana; CORE (Careers, Opportunities, Research, Exploration) at Augustana



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