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Symposium Day brings big ideas to campus
Augustana's fall Symposium Day 2024 invited big ideas from any and all disciplines, welcoming presentations from students, faculty and staff, and distinguished guests — including keynote speaker Dr. Roosevelt Montás from Columbia University and Dr. Chris Hedlin '11 from the University of Notre Dame.
Homecoming and Family Weekend 2024 in photos
Nearly 2,000 alumni, friends of the college, students and families gathered on campus Oct. 4-6 for Homecoming and Family Weekend. Bingo was a hot ticket for alumni of the last 10 years, and the fall picnic and QuadFest connected Vikings and guests of all ages. Here's a look at the weekend festivities.
Transferring success, from community college to the Augustana community
For transfer students nationwide, the struggle is real. Not at Augustana, who welcomed the greatest number of new transfer students in 20 years this fall.
A look at Augustana's faculty-in-residence program
Launched in fall 2016, Augustana College's faculty-in-residence program gives professors the opportunity to live on campus and offer greater student support. This year, three faculty members are in the program.
Augustana awarded fifth HEED recognition for diversity excellence
INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine's Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. This is the fifth time the college has earned this national recognition.
Frieze Lectures to examine democracy beginning Oct. 24
This year's Frieze Lectures, a partnership between the Rock Island Public Library and the faculty of Augustana College, will include four presentations related to "Democracy in America." The series will wrap up shortly after the Nov. 5 general election, in which voters will elect the President, 34 U.S. Senators and all 435 Members of Congress.
Augustana awarded $105,000 to launch business-liberal arts scholars program
Augustana will enroll students in its inaugural Business for Humanity (previously Business Education Steeped in the Liberal Arts) cohort in fall 2025. Business administration majors enrolling in Business in Humanity will pursue a second major or minor in the traditional liberal arts.
Gwaltney ’84 elected to Augustana’s Board of Trustees
Augustana announces the election of Brent Gwaltney ’84 to the college’s Board of Trustees. Gwaltney has spent the majority of his three-decade career involved in the management, construction, operation, and financing of world-scale petrochemical facilities.
Alumni and families to celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend
Thousands will gather on campus this weekend, Oct. 4-6, for Augustana’s Homecoming/Family Weekend. Reunion dinners and gatherings; bingo for graduates of the last decade; music recitals and concerts; open houses; a picnic on the Quad; and family programming are planned.
Toasting the 2024 class of Forty Under 40
More than 400 attended the event hosted by the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal. Among this year’s honorees were Augustana alumni: Jacob Bobbitt ’09, Avery Pearl '18, Angie Sharp '08 and Lucie Van Hecke '10.
Why Maggie Tracy '28 applied early
Though the idea of committing early can be scary, Maggie Tracy '28 from Champaign, Ill., said the moment she stepped foot on campus, she knew.
When your boss is running for president
Think you’re busy? You’re probably not as busy as Alicia Oken ‘13. She is the social media platforms director for the Democratic National Committee, part of a team creating “one of the most inventive and irreverent get-out-the-vote strategies in modern politics,” according to The Washington Post.
Making Augustana Possible for students
Augustana Possible, a new financial aid program, enables the college to meet 100% of students’ demonstrated financial need. Since being launched two years ago, it has attracted millions of dollars in donor support. Find out how it works.
Augustana's inaugural Culture Houses Block Party unites campus in celebration of diversity
Augustana College's first-ever Culture Houses Block Party, held Sept. 18, brought together students, faculty and staff for a vibrant celebration of diversity and culture.
Summer internships immerse students in community
Summer internships are a key stepping stone for Augustana students, providing them with invaluable real-world experience and insights into their chosen fields.
