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CORE 2024 stats

99.5% of the surveyed Augustana Class of 2024 said they were employed, in graduate school, or continuing experiential learning during a gap year within six months of graduation.

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Data was collected from students who graduated from Augustana College in Summer 2023, Fall 2023 and Spring 2024. Data was collected through a collaboration between the Offices of Institutional Research and Career Development, and compiled by Laura Kestner-Ricketts, executive director of career development and vocation, March 2025.

Alex Mayszak '13

2013 grad named top tech educator in Illinois

The Illinois Digital Educators Alliance has named Alex Mayszak  ’13 the Tech Leader Educator of the Year. The state award honors teachers making outstanding contributions to integrating technology in their school district.

Curtis Lawrence

They trusted him with their stories

The Chicago Journalism Association awarded Curtis Lawrence '80 with a Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of his 44-year career as a newspaper reporter. In this profile, Lawrence talks about the Augustana professors who mentored him, and more.

Jenn Hintzsche

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.

Sarah Adam

Adam '13 becomes first woman named to the U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Team

The U.S. wheelchair rugby team finished with a silver medal in the 2024 Paralympic Games, losing only to Japan during the week's matches. Sarah Adam '13 was a top scorer for the team, netting 14 points.

Christian Elliott

Elliott '20 brings home Webby Awards for NASA

Christian Elliott '20 recently traveled to New York City for the 28th annual Webby Awards to accept honors for "Suiting up for Space," the April 2023 episode he wrote and produced as an intern for the podcast "NASA's Curious Universe."

Danny Ford in Greece

How to start a dream job right after (or before) graduating from Augustana

Three 2024 grads show what can happen with curiosity, internships, good challenges and support from their Augustana success team.

Ben Castro

Castro ’21 positioned to ‘help be the change in the Illinois Quad Cities’

A project led by Ben Castro ’21 to better understand uneven food access and food insecurities within QC MetroLINK’s service area placed fourth in a national competition. The project is tied to Castro's Senior Inquiry for his geography major.

Alyssa Motzel

’16 grad combats newborn mortality in rural Kenya

By developing curriculum to teach neonatal resuscitation protocol to medical practitioners in Mutomo, Kenya, Dr. Alyssa Nelson ’16 Motzel was determined to not only teach her peers, but also help them continue to train others.

Iratze Aceves
More Than I Imagined Iratze Aceves
“Now I understand that higher education opens doors to dreams I never imagined.”
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Maggie Caliendo
More Than I Imagined Maggie Caliendo
“Augie was the only school that gave me that opportunity, where I could be a multi-majored student-athlete and graduate on time.”
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Eulle Stann Casaquite
More Than I Imagined Eulle Stann Casaquite
“I was surprised by the amount of opportunities to do student research.”
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Matt Chezum
More Than I Imagined Matt Chezum
“Find out what you love and go all in. Augie will be there for you when you do.”
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Kelly Devert
More Than I Imagined Kelly Devert
“I also didn’t expect the number of opportunities I had, especially as a transfer student.”
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Mia Fernandez
More Than I Imagined Mia Fernandez
“Each time I toured Augustana, I instantly felt welcomed and cared about!”
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Grace Finney
More Than I Imagined Grace Finney
“The community feeling that the college fosters is really special, and I will miss it once I leave.”
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Rae Gibson
More Than I Imagined Raelynn (Rae) Gibson
“I have experienced the world in ways I never really thought I would.”
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Gracie Gwozdz
More Than I Imagined Gracie Gwozdz
“I now have a stronger sense of self and a newfound confidence in my future and purpose.”
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Mikey Hamilton
More Than I Imagined Mikey Hamilton
“I found that Augie was the perfect fit to allow me to thrive as a student, an athlete and a person.”
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Natalie Hansen
More Than I Imagined Natalie Hansen
“What I will miss the most is the community of Augustana's campus.”
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Luke Heinrichs
More Than I Imagined Luke Heinrichs
“I found that college doesn't just teach you a major; it teaches you how to learn and grow.”
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Rachel Jocson
More Than I Imagined Rachel Jocson
“Pretty much everyone you meet here has something they are passionate about and heavily involved in.”
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Ryan Kammerzell
More Than I Imagined Ryan Kammerzell
“My peak experience was presenting at the Iowa Writing Center Consortium, along with a team of other RWC tutors.”
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Arik Mistak
More Than I Imagined Arik Mistak
“What surprised me was the impact that smaller class sizes had on me as a student.”
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Nic Navarro
More Than I Imagined Nicolas Navarro
“What surprised me the most is how close professors are with students and how much support you can get from them.”
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Kira Nelson
More Than I Imagined Kira Nelson
“Augustana allowed me to explore all of my interests without having to hold back in anything.”
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Charlotte Newport
More Than I Imagined Charlotte Newport
“It's been a real privilege to attend a school where so many people want to see you grow and succeed.”
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Tracy Okech
More Than I Imagined Anyango Okech
“All my professors pushed me to do more than I thought I could because they truly believed in my abilities.”
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Michelle Pacheco
More Than I Imagined Michelle Pacheco
“Through honest conversations with professors and mentors about my aspirations, I found the guidance I needed to navigate my way.”
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Sofia Rankin
More Than I Imagined Sofia Rankin
“I was surprised by how at home I felt at Augie.”
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Mary Sabo
More Than I Imagined Mary Sabo
“The connections I have made here, both with friendships and mentorships, will stay with me forever.”
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Katie Sanders
More Than I Imagined Katie Sanders
“I really appreciate how much the faculty truly care about the students here and want to see everyone succeed.”
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Morgan Schroeder
More Than I Imagined Morgan Schroeder
“My peak experience was an independent study on history in Berlin, Germany.”
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