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 was participating in the National Student Advertising Competition with the Advertising Developers (ADs) and serving as a co-president.”Read More
“Dr. Gehler taught me to have a deeper understanding of the material so I can apply it to the real world.”Read More
“I used Augie Choice for my study abroad term in London where I developed a much deeper knowledge and appreciation for art, history and architecture, besides studying economics and finance.”Read More
“Agency EA created an internship in production just for me!”Read More
“I used my Augie Choice to go to Spain and Italy with the basketball team.”Read More
“My friends and the faculty—I think of them as my American family.”Read More
“My peak experience was attending the Association for Psychological Science 30th Annual Convention in San Francisco. It made me seriously consider pursuing a doctoral degree.”Read More
“Dr. Nagase is one of the main reasons I fell in love with the Japanese language. Her courses were always enjoyable.”Read More
“I will always look back at these four years with gratitude.”Read More
“My peak experience was achieving Academic All-American honors.”Read More
“By working closely with my advisors, I was able to intern in South Africa and local vet clinics, and participate in a study away in Holden Village in Washington state.”Read More
“I went to CORE and discovered my passion for teaching, and I haven’t looked back.”Read More
“I’m a full-time reporter at KWQC, one of my dream jobs — and before I even graduated! ”Read More
“My peak experience was the medical service trip to Nicaragua. It inspired me to pursue nursing. ”Read More
“My peak experience was studying abroad in Dijon, France, this past summer.”Read More
“Dr. Mark Safstrom, one of my Scandinavian studies professors — his encouragement and support has helped me grow so much.”Read More
“It’s hard to believe in a few months I will be moving to Virginia to attend law school and continue working for the FBI.”Read More
“I will cherish and truly miss stopping by some of my professors’ offices and discussing their class, other classes and overall life.”Read More
“I will miss the people that make the Augustana community so great.”Read More
“My amazing professors saw promise in me that I could never have found on my own.”Read More