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Augustana College, Rivermont Collegiate to sign admissions agreement
The guaranteed admissions agreement applies to Rivermont Collegiate students who have completed at least two years in good standing at the Bettendorf college preparatory school.
Spring ensemble tours deepen performance skills
This spring, the Augustana Symphonic Band traveled the Midwest, the Augustana Choir toured California and the Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble performed three concerts in Illinois. Through these tours, Augustana students get to experience different cultures and share their love of music with others.
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Augustana College recognizes the Class of 2024
The commencement address was given by Dr. Lisa Durant-Jones, who served as Augustana's interim vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion during the 2023-2024 academic year. Viet Bui '24, an engineering physics and computer science double major from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, was the featured student speaker.
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Inaugural Augustana Prison Education Program student to graduate Saturday
After graduation, David Staples plans to attend grad school and work in counseling psychology.
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Augustana celebrates faculty promotion and scholarship
The promotions were approved by the Augustana Board of Trustees during the spring meeting, held on campus May 9-10.
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Augustana Police Department swears in Officer Ryan Tone
The Moline native and 1985 Augustana graduate became the newest member of the Augustana Police Department.
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Augustana students moving out and doing good
Items donated will benefit The Salvation Army and Closet2Closet,a local nonprofit that distributes clothing to youth in foster care. The organization was founded 10 years ago by Dr. Allison Haskill, Augustana professor of communication sciences and disorders.
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Phi Beta Kappa chapter elects members from the Class of 2024
Augustana's Zeta of Illinois chapter of Phi Beta Kappa elected 46 senior students to membership. Members are chosen for their academic achievements and demonstrated commitment to the ideals of a liberal arts education.
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Augustana prepares to graduate 500 Vikings
The 500 candidates for graduates represent 68 majors, 19 states and 20 countries at the college’s 164th annual convocation.
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Senior Honors Celebration 2024 honorees
Augustana College will hold its annual Senior Honors Celebration on May 24 in Centennial Hall. The list of honorees is below.
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Candidates for graduation 2024
Augustana’s Commencement ceremony is a celebration of the pride we share in our students’ accomplishments and opportunities during their studies on our campus. Names listed here represent candidates for graduation; inclusion does not indicate completion of the degree requirements.
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Augustana students envision future of Longview Park
The master plan will be used to guide future planning at the more than century-old park. City of Rock Island leaders said they will use the plan information to apply for a state-funded Open Space Lands Acquisition & Development Grant.
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Augustana launching Success Teams
Beginning fall 2024, every Augustana student will be paired with a Success Team, a multi-pronged team.
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How to start a dream job right after (or before) graduating from Augustana
Three 2024 grads show what can happen with curiosity, internships, good challenges and support from their Augustana success team.
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