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CORE 2023 stats

99% of the surveyed Augustana Class of 2023 said they were in graduate school or employed within six months of graduation.

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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.

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.

Ryan Thornton
More Than I Imagined Ryan Thornton
“I knew I could leave [Augustana] with an education that would stand out on a job application.”
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Lupita Toscano
More Than I Imagined Lupita Toscano
“I have always admired how invested Professor Marmé is with her students; she truly sees the best in everyone and cares about us individually.”
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April Tran
More Than I Imagined April Tran
“Dr. Clauss' energy and enthusiasm changed how I view math, and of course, my life.”
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Courtney Veitch
More Than I Imagined Courtney Veitch
“My peak experience would have to be my internship in Japan. This fully solidified my passion for working in East Asian cultures.”
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Georgia Votta
More Than I Imagined Georgia Votta
“Without Dr. Frank's support, I don't think I would have even considered pursuing a Ph.D. in physics!”
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Sofia Wajner
More Than I Imagined Sofia Wajner
“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.”
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Makenzie Walk
More Than I Imagined Makenzie Walk
“Professors here are typically super available for students.”
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Michael Wardach
More Than I Imagined Michael Wardach
“I'll miss the close community at Augustana.”
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Jacob Washington
More Than I Imagined Jacob Washington
“My peak experience was going on the trip to Selma, Ala., sponsored by the Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity.”
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Kaitlyn Watkins
More Than I Imagined Kaitlyn Watkins
“What guided me were the students, faculty and administrative mentors who inspired me to pursue new opportunities.”
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Courtney Wehmeier
More Than I Imagined Courtney Wehmeier
“What sealed the deal for me was the EDGE Center and its unlimited possibilities and experiences.”
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Annie Wheeler
More Than I Imagined Annie Wheeler
“Because of the flexible curriculum, I was able to switch majors to graphic design and communications.”
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James Wheeler
More Than I Imagined James Wheeler
“I knew I would be involved in theatre, but I never expected to take part in nine+ productions during my time here.”
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Emmanuel Yeboah
More Than I Imagined Emmanuel Yeboah
“My friends, professors and so many others have made my time here at Augie really special.”
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Ashley Zariñana
More Than I Imagined Ashley Zariñana
“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.”
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Ruth
More Than I Imagined Ruth Nwatu
“I have grown as a person, a student and a future health professional.”
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Rebecca
More Than I Imagined Rebecca Achilli
“I had the chance of a lifetime to spend J-term in Japan.”
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Bryson
More Than I Imagined Bryson Adcock
“I want to pursue a career in sports analytics, so my internship with Augustana’s football program helped me gain valuable experience.”
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Peter
More Than I Imagined Peter Alfano
“I heard great things about Augie. Its pre-medicine program seemed like one of the best.”
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Lauren Amella
More Than I Imagined Lauren Amella
“Dr. Kunde has shown me the importance of communication, and how just one word, gesture or clothing item can have so much meaning. ”
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Autumn
More Than I Imagined Autumn Anderson
“Through an internship I was able to determine what I wanted to do with my life, which is to be a psychiatric nurse practitioner.”
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Morgan Anderson
More Than I Imagined Morgan Anderson
“The geography department played a huge role in helping me become the successful student I am today.”
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Danny Artman
More Than I Imagined Danny Artman
“Being able to form personal relationships with my [accounting] professors really helped me.”
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Zeana
More Than I Imagined Zeana Badawi
“The friendships and connections I have made are irreplaceable.”
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