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Global Classroom Project: The adventure continues
Augustana students are continuing to explore the world this year, making connections and asking questions while studying abroad virtually.
Class Notes
Catch up on the latest news and photos from alumni!
Augustana’s Esports Club putting up big numbers
The Augustana Esports Club has certainly leveled up since the club began in 2017, moving up in competition and the number of members.
Conference announces resumption of athletics; no spectators allowed
The College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin has released its schedules for winter sports competition starting in late January. Spectators will not be allowed at any event.
Lunchtime Lecture Series
The Swenson Center has organized a Lunchtime Lecture Series highlighting the work being done by scholars using materials in the Swenson Center library and archival collections.
'Free Hugs Guy' Nwadike to speak on MLK Day
Augustana College will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a virtual keynote by Ken Nwadike Jr. at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 18.
New $1.3M TRIO program for students with high financial need
Augustana College will launch the TRIO Scholars Program in early 2021 to bolster the academic, graduation and career success of students.
Augustana improves ranking for international student enrollment
Augustana College continues to climb the ranks among baccalaureate colleges for the number of international students it enrolls.
$10,000 Business Plan Competition open for 2021
The fifth annual Augustana College Business Plan Competition invites teams or individual students to present their ideas to a panel of business professionals.
Hoppe '21 combines research, sewing skills in unexpected honors project
Triple major Megan Hoppe '21 combined her research and sewing skills to create an unexpected honors project and "knocked it out of the park," in the words of her advisor.
College prepares to celebrate successful campaign
Friends of Augustana College will gather virtually on New Year's Eve to celebrate the conclusion of a successful fund-raising campaign.
Augustana’s focus on the health of streams is local and far-reaching
The Sustainable Urban Watersheds Project has received five grants totaling $46,500 from local organizations to support its work.
Class Notes
Weddings, births, retirements—alumni share their news and photos!
2020 Augustana College Alumni Awards
This year's award winners include a pioneering doctor, a public servant, a coach, and alumni who excel in the law, medicine, and making connections.
Lindberg space to be named for Cooper '93
Augustana College will name a training lab in its newest building for Aben Emile Cooper '93, an Academic All-American.
