Recent graduate outcomes

99% of the surveyed Augustana Class of 2023 said they were in graduate school or employed within six months of graduation.
Data was collected from students who graduated from Augustana College in Summer 2022, Fall 2022 and Spring 2023. 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 and professional development, March 2024.

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.

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."

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.

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.

’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.

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“My peak experience would have to be my internship in Japan. This fully solidified my passion for working in East Asian cultures.”Read More

“Without Dr. Frank's support, I don't think I would have even considered pursuing a Ph.D. in physics!”Read More

“All of the professors in the English department helped me fall more in love with literature and pushed me to assess outside of my fixed notions.”Read More

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“My peak experience was going on the trip to Selma, Ala., sponsored by the Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity.”Read More

“What guided me were the students, faculty and administrative mentors who inspired me to pursue new opportunities.”Read More

“What sealed the deal for me was the EDGE Center and its unlimited possibilities and experiences.”Read More

“Because of the flexible curriculum, I was able to switch majors to graphic design and communications.”Read More

“I knew I would be involved in theatre, but I never expected to take part in nine+ productions during my time here.”Read More

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“My professors in the sociology, psychology and WGSS departments pushed me outside my comfort zone to speak my mind and stand up for what I believed in.”Read More

“I have grown as a person, a student and a future health professional.”Read More

“I had the chance of a lifetime to spend J-term in Japan.”Read More

“I want to pursue a career in sports analytics, so my internship with Augustana’s football program helped me gain valuable experience.”Read More
“I heard great things about Augie. Its pre-medicine program seemed like one of the best.”Read More

“Dr. Kunde has shown me the importance of communication, and how just one word, gesture or clothing item can have so much meaning. ”Read More

“Through an internship I was able to determine what I wanted to do with my life, which is to be a psychiatric nurse practitioner.”Read More

“The geography department played a huge role in helping me become the successful student I am today.”Read More

“Being able to form personal relationships with my [accounting] professors really helped me.”Read More

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