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Student art to be shown at the Figge Museum Dec. 7-Feb. 23
Seven Augustana students were chosen to display their art in the 2024 College Invitational at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa. Eight area colleges and universities participate in this bi-annual show.

Augustana ties for No. 6 in enrolling international students
Augustana College tied with Denison University, Granville, Ohio, for sixth in the nation in the 2024 federal Open Doors Report among baccalaureate colleges enrolling international students.

2024 Augustana College Alumni Awards
The Augustana Alumni Association recognizes the achievements, contributions and service of alumni and friends of the college each year.

Painter '25 gains hands-on experience in wildlife veterinary medicine
Kyla Painter '25 from Wildomar, Calif., spent two intensive weeks in Panama working with veterinarians and learning about the care and treatment of Central American wildlife.

Christmas at Augustana, other holiday events planned
Augustana College celebrates the season with several events and performances open to the public.
Kaleidoscope art classes moving to Figge
Kaleidoscope at the Figge in Davenport will begin March 8.

Augustana Symphonic Band to celebrate 150 years in November
The Augustana Symphonic Band (formerly the Augustana Concert Band) will celebrate its 150th anniversary during a weekend-long celebration Nov. 22-24, 2024.

Preparing health care professionals for a world that needs them
Supportive mentors, experience in the field and a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences prepare Augustana graduates for the complex future of health care.

Augustana awarded $1.2 million grant for future math and science teachers
The $1.2 million grant prepares students to teach in high-need schools by matching them with partner schools and providing supplementary professional development in working with diverse student populations.
Tim Dodge ’70 honored at wrestling reunion/dedication
In October, 90 friends and family members celebrated the late Tim “Dodger” Dodge ’70 at a wrestling reunion and dedication of the Tim Dodge Wrestling Mezzanine. The mezzanine overlooks Augustana’s wrestling facility in the Carver Center.

Lazlow Ziebel '25 named Lincoln Academy student laureate
Senior Lazlow Ziebel is Augustana's 2024 Lincoln Academy laureate. He was nominated by President Andrea Talentino for his contributions to sustainability efforts and advancing diversity and inclusivity initiatives.

TIME magazine recognizes 2006 grad's invention
TIME magazine has selected Dr. Jenn Hintzsche’s at-home insemination kit as one of the Best Inventions of 2024. Her product, called the PherDal Kit, received FDA clearance in December 2023, and in February became the only sterile at-home insemination kit available in the United States.
Why Maitreyi Shrikhande '26 applied early
When Maitreyi Shrikhande '26 from Davenport, Iowa, sat in on a conversation between a professor and a pre-med student, she knew Augustana was the place.

Steve Wehling selected as Augustana College civil rights director, chief Title IX coordinator
Augustana College announces the selection of Steve Wehling to serve as civil rights director and chief Title IX coordinator. Wehling will oversee the college's civil rights policies and lead initiatives to foster a more inclusive campus.