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More Than I Imagined • Nathaniel Bohrer

“[Augie Choice] went toward possibly the best three weeks of my life.”

More Than I Imagined • Emmanuel Yeboah

“My friends, professors and so many others have made my time here at Augie really special.”

More Than I Imagined • Rachael Lockmiller

“I am so grateful for the extra mile the education department always goes to help their students.”

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Class of 2025 is already setting records

Augustana’s enrolling class of 2025 — a class that applied to college during closures and quarantines — is an impressive one. Its composition has set new levels of diversity for the college.

Caps and smiles in place, the Class of 2020 walks the stage

The smiles were bright, the tears bittersweet and the applause loud and long as nearly 300 members of the Class of 2020 returned for the graduation ceremony they missed last year.

Class of 2021 finishes Augie Strong at commencement

The Class of 2021 persevered to the end, receiving congratulations and diplomas in person despite having to do so in separate ceremonies due to COVID precautions.

Data analytics grads see the big picture behind big data

Augustana's fast-growing data analytics major and the liberal arts are an excellent combination for a future-focused career.

U.S. News ranks Augustana high in innovation

Based on survey results from peer schools, Augustana ranked No. 1 on U.S. News' Most Innovative Schools list among liberal arts colleges in Illinois and No. 42 nationally.

6 French majors off to France this fall — félicitations!

Augustana's French department is making a name for itself in France. More graduating French majors than ever before have been selected for TAPIF (Teaching Assistant Program in France).