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Castro ’21 positioned to ‘help be the change in the Illinois Quad Cities’
A project led by Ben Castro ’21 to better understand uneven food access and food insecurities within QC MetroLINK’s service area placed fourth in a national competition. The project is tied to Castro's Senior Inquiry for his geography major.
Students research endangered species in the African bush
Three students researched the painted dog species this summer in Zimbabwe. Offered through Augustana's CORE office, the internship aligned perfectly with what the students want to pursue in the future — wildlife conservation and rehabilitation, and wildlife medicine.
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Sticker price isn’t the final price
Augustana is more affordable than families may think. A bold new financial aid program plus other grants and scholarships keep costs lower—often in comparison with large state schools.
Quad-Cities residents asked to complete bike safety survey
Augustana College students, in conjunction with faculty from Augustana and St. Ambrose University, will use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to map the region's growing bike infrastructure network and to identify locations where safety for cyclists can be improved.
Unearthing students' love for geology
Four Augustana students have hit the ground running with their summer geology internships. Projects include studying the formation and evolution of ancient mountain belts, paleontology research, studying geological maps in zinc mines and installing seismometers for earthquake detection.
City of Rock Island, Augustana launch water service lines survey
The city of Rock Island and Augustana College are seeking to engage Rock Island residents in an inventory of water service lines in the city. Rock Island residents, both homeowners and renters, are asked to complete an online survey by the end of July.
Taking the leap: Dr. Kathy J. Jakielski following her passion in Cambodia
Dr. Kathy J. Jakielski, professor emerita of communication sciences and disorders, has one-way tickets with her husband, Dave Yordy, to Cambodia.
Augustana Possible grant leads to record-breaking enrollment
The Augustana Possible grant has spurred the college’s largest applicant pool and largest first-year cohort in the school’s 163-year history.
Class of 2023 recognized at 163rd commencement ceremony
Augustana recognized 624 candidates for graduation, representing 20 countries and 24 U.S. states, on Saturday. Nelly Cheboi '16, CNN Hero of the Year and co-founder of TechLit Africa, presented the commencement address.
Class of 2023 gift creates You Belong Here Lounge mural
Members of the Class of 2023 raised funds to benefit the Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity.
Loiz ’23 is All-American in first year of competing
High jumper Gabriela Loiz '23 earned All-American status at the NCAA DIII Outdoor National Championships in Rochester, N.Y. She is Augustana's first women's All-American in the high jump since 1997.
Highlights from Augustana's music ensemble spring tours
This spring, the Augustana Symphonic Band traveled to Japan, while the Augustana Choir and Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble toured the Midwest.
Augustana, Rock Island break ground on Lincoln Park tennis complex
Administrators from the City of Rock Island and Augustana College broke ground on a six-court tennis complex at Lincoln Park, adjacent to campus. The project is slated to open for use by the college and the community this fall.
Phi Beta Kappa chapter elects 48 seniors
The Augustana Zeta of Illinois chapter of Phi Beta Kappa has elected 48 senior students to membership.
