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Ryan Jenkins

My Augustana Story: Ryan Jenkins

Senior Ryan Jenkins says the one-on-one attention of faculty has made a difference for him. "That's a really unique experience that I wouldn't trade anything in the world for."

Whistleblower relishes his role in sports

Don Umland, Augustana’s director of campus recreation, also helps cultivate the next generation of sports officials.

dylan sortillo

Lessons learned led to legacy for Sortillo

As a first-year student, Dylan Sortillo will be the first to admit he wasn’t sure how his college basketball career would end up playing out.

Augie Sweethearts: tales from the heart

In honor of Valentine’s Day, Augustana asked alumni to share their stories of how they met their spouse or partner while they were students at Augustana.

$15,000 Rogers Business Plan Competition

The Rogers Business Plan Competition allows teams or individual students to present their business ideas and plans for the opportunity to win up to $15,000.

Dr. Monica Smith named inaugural Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Augustana College will soon welcome Dr. Monica Smith as the college’s first Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Augustana Choir

Augustana Choir to tour Spain, France and Sweden

The Augustana Choir will travel to perform in Spain, France and Sweden this summer.

Visiting the incredible Ruth Robinson ’39 Hanna

What is the secret to living a long and happy life? Director of Alumni Relations Kelly Noack finds out from an alumna celebrating her 100th birthday.

Off Limits team explores Old Main's dome

From the street, the dome looks like the crown on a state capitol. And, the closer you get, the more powerful the presence.

Class Notes

Alumni news received as of Jan. 31, 2018.

Sarah Ruhl residency canceled for now

Playwright Sarah Ruhl's residency at Augustana this weekend has been canceled due to illness. Her visit may be rescheduled in the spring.

Students curate college art at Silvis Library

The Augustana Teaching Museum of Art has partnered with the nearby Silvis Public Library to display student-curated exhibits from the museum's collection.

English professor credits Augustana mentors

Dr. Jenny Putzi, English professor and director of the gender, sexuality and women’s studies program at the College of William and Mary, wants to be the mentor her professors were for her at Augustana.

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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