Recent graduate outcomes
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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.
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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](/files/news/Danny_Ford_Greece_0%5B1%5D.jpeg)
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.
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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](/files/news/Alyssa%203.jpg)
’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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“I will miss performing with the Augustana Symphonic Band the most.”Read More
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“I will miss being surrounded by such a strong support system.”Read More
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“Playing my senior recital was definitely my peak experience at Augie.”Read More
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“Being able to receive a great education and play basketball at a very high level was something that I valued.”Read More
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“I definitely found my footing and direction at Augustana, and I feel confident moving forward from here — which is exactly where I hoped I would be when I arrived.”Read More
“Being on this campus has really helped me get more involved with issues I am passionate about.”Read More
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“I had a lot of fun bringing the Vietnamese culture to friends at Augie!”Read More
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“Dr. Bracke helped me find my true passion for special education and working with children with differences in the general education classroom.”Read More
“In four short years, I studied abroad, presented at academic conferences, completed a clinical experience, and held leadership positions in my sorority.”Read More
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“As I apply to jobs, I see how many alumni are out there, always excited to talk about Augie.”Read More
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“You can feel that the people around you care about you here.”Read More
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“Playing in front of the Carver crowd is something I will never forget.”Read More
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“My peak experience is definitely my study abroad trip to Ecuador where I stayed with a host family for 10 weeks and spent another week in Peru.”Read More
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“My music professors have made the most impact on my life.”Read More
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“I loved the class sizes because they allow you to really get to know the other students and your professors.”Read More
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“Augie gave me the tools and confidence to make it happen.”Read More
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“Augustana also hit all of credentials I was looking for in a college.”Read More
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“I am very grateful to those professors who helped me steer my life to where it is now.”Read More
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“I knew that I wanted to be a teacher, but I had no idea that my passion for math would grow like it did.”Read More
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“It is amazing how the professors’ office doors are always open for students.”Read More
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“I never thought I would be doing research abroad, speaking at local and national conferences or graduating with two majors and a minor.”Read More