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Transfer students know what they want. Better fit, better value. Hear four transfer students' personal experiences, and get some practical information, too.

Nina Ehrlich

Alumnus premieres cello piece in honor of Dr. Ehrlich's 45 years

Grant Estes '21, commemorating Dr. Janina Ehrlich's 45 years of service at Augustana, premiered "The Quarrel Between Winter and Summer," composed by faculty member Dr. Jacob Bancks, on April 14.

Hasselmo Award winners recognized for passions, work ethic

The annual award recognizes students pursuing a career in research or higher education teaching. 

Leadership Academy

Students attend national character and leadership symposium

Four students represented Augustana at the 31st annual National Character and Leadership Symposium (NCLS) at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. NCLS is an annual two-day symposium in which participants hear distinguished scholars, military leaders, corporate executives and world-class athletes share stories of character and leadership.

Augustana’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program earns full accreditation

The full accreditation status was achieved over four years and recognizes the high standards of Augustana's program. The 24-month program launched in 2020 and the first cohort graduated in May 2022.

Augustana to host ‘Moved by Waters’ screening, panel discussion

The April 4 screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Steve Gustafson, of the Army Corps of Engineers, Dr. Brittany McCall, Augustana professor of biology, and Amy Kay, City of Davenport clean water manager

Lindsay Adolphs

Augustana selects Lindsay Adolphs to lead CORE, community-engaged learning

Lindsay Adolphs was  selected after a nationwide search led by Dr. Sangeetha Rayapati, professor of music, and an interview process that involved Augustana faculty, staff and students.

Phuong Lu with Doug Tschopp and Andy Shearouse

'Fruitful Oasis' pitch wins top prize at Business Plan Competition

Eight Augustana students won honors and prize money at the eighth annual Business Plan Competition.

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Alumni share their latest news!

Augustana hosts reentry simulation

The event, which will include up to 100 students and nearly 30 volunteers, highlights the struggles and challenges faced by individuals who are transitioning from incarceration back into their communities.

Jones ’20 continues to create inclusive communities

Now an Iowa College of Law student, former Vikings basketball standout Alexis Jones  '20 continues to make a difference. She has immersed herself in promoting diversity and supporting minority law students.

President Talentino and Chancellor Tracy Poelvoorde, Ph.D.

Augustana, Trinity College announce direct-entry nursing program

Students in this program will complete two years at Augustana College and two years at Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences. They are assured a place in the Bachelor of Science Nursing program at Trinity College and will benefit from faculty co-advisors.

Three photos of posing subjects on campus

Picture yourself at Augustana!

Every part of Augustana’s campus is beautiful, but some locations are just perfect for the 'gram. Complete an official visit through admissions and take a photo at three of our insta-worthy locations to be entered into a drawing to receive a $50 Augustana Bookstore gift card!

 ACLU Senior Staff Attorney Emerson Sykes

ACLU leader Sykes to present Curtis Family Lecture March 4

 ACLU Senior Staff Attorney Emerson Sykes will present the lecture “Freedom of expression and freedom of inquiry in polarized time” at the free March 4 lecture.

Career outcomes

double majors

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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