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List of Senior Honors for 2021
Augustana College traditionally holds a Senior Honors Convocation each May in Centennial Hall. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony was held outdoors this year.
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).
Phi Beta Kappa elects 46 new members
The Augustana's Zeta Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa has elected 46 senior students to membership.
Candidates for graduation 2021
Augustana’s Commencement ceremony is a celebration of the pride we share in our students’ accomplishments. Names listed here represent candidates for graduation; inclusion does not indicate completion of the degree requirements.
Candidates for graduation 2020
Augustana’s Commencement ceremony is a celebration of the pride we share in our students’ accomplishments. Names listed here represent candidates for graduation; inclusion does not indicate completion of the degree requirements.
Class Notes May 2021
The latest news and photos from our alumni!
Student scholarships top the leaderboard
More than $10,000 for student scholarships was raised at the accounting department’s annual golf outing on May 1 — about $4,000 more than any other year.
Celebration of Learning showcases the work behind the future of students
From art and anthropology to philosophy and physics, nearly 100 students shared their research and creative projects during the first virtual Celebration of Learning.
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.
Dr. Kathy Jakielski receives Fulbright award
Dr. Kathy J. Jakielski, professor of communication sciences and disorders, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to Cambodia.
Solar panels to provide 10-11% of energy needs
Augustana College has installed nearly 3,500 solar panels in the past year, after a student-initiated task force recommended the project to reduce the carbon footprint.
Augustana pioneers prison education program
Starting this fall, Augustana will offer a four-year degree program for incarcerated men at East Moline Correctional Center.
Tom Jessee named head men’s basketball coach
Tom Jessee, a 1991 Augustana graduate and long-time assistant coach, was named the 17th head basketball coach in the 120-year history of the Viking men's program.
Grant to help launch new minor in integrative medicine and humanities
The minor and an internship program with UnityPoint Health will serve students who pursue pre-professional degrees in health care.
New York Times features 2020 grad's research
Geology/geography double major Josh Malone '20 of Chenoa, Ill., never imagined his Senior Inquiry research would one day be featured in The New York Times.
