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Marriages, births, new jobs, awards and a farewell party with a surprise guest — the latest news and photos from alumni!
Telehealth gives students 24/7 access to care
Students now have free 24/7 access to medical and mental health visits through a telehealth program called Students.Care.
Campus to celebrate clinic opening Sept. 1
Students who saw a need for a health clinic on campus will see their vision realized when the clinic opens next week.
A cool summer course gave them 'something to look forward to'
Augustana invited members of the Class of 2024 to take a free virtual summer class as a way to meet new friends and professors before arriving on campus.
'For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday' virtual reading Aug. 21
The Mississippi Bend Players will present a virtual reading of Sarah Ruhl's play, "For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday" at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21.
Lindberg Center construction on schedule
The "tip up" of precast concrete walls was underway this week at the site of the new Peter J. Lindberg, M.D., Center for Health and Human Performance.
Burns ’17 helps future biologists focus on biology
Having dealt with imposter syndrome herself, McKenna Burns '17 is on a mission to help others gain the computer skills needed to be successful biologists.
Augustana welcomes Rev. Melinda Pupillo as chaplain
The Rev. Melinda Pupillo, currently pastor at Holden Village retreat center in Washington State, will join Augustana as college chaplain.
Augustana gets $1.1M grant for future teachers
Augustana College has received a $1.1 million grant to enhance the learning experience for STEM teachers in high-need districts.
Fall sports postponed due to pandemic
Augustana's athletic conference will postpone fall sports, but will explore the feasibility of some spring competition.
Classes of 2020, 2021 to celebrate graduation May 23
Augustana College will hold a joint graduation ceremony for the classes of 2020 and 2021 next spring.
Unable to go home, international students grateful for support
The summer closing of the dining center, combined with the loss of campus jobs as employees continued to work from home, left international students with no on-campus dining and no income. Here's what Augustana did.
Employer sign-up begins for QC Career Fair
Local employers are invited to sign up now for the inaugural QC Career Fair. The virtual event is planned for noon-3 p.m. Sept. 30.
New minor in linguistics is for the curious
Augustana students can exercise their curiosity about language with a new minor in linguistics, beginning in the fall of 2020.
When students went home, Augustana's Calling Club went to work
Soon after leaving campus in late March as a precaution against COVID-19, Augustana students started receiving calls and emails of support from college employees.
