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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.

Haylee E. Walker
More Than I Imagined Haylee E. Walker
“I will forever be grateful for everything my sorority has given me over the years.”
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Kelsey West
More Than I Imagined Kelsey West
“I’ve made so many friends here and met so many genuinely incredible people.”
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Brenna Whisler
More Than I Imagined Brenna Whisler
“It’s so nice to walk to class and see countless people you know and countless people you don’t know who still smile at you.”
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Kyle Zeberlein
More Than I Imagined Kyle Zeberlein
“My professors were always willing to put in extra time.”
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hilary timmerman
More Than I Imagined Hilary Timmerman
“Augie has molded me into the strong-willed and passionate person I am today.”
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Rachel Akmakjian
More Than I Imagined ​Rachel Akmakjian
“Four years ago, I had no idea I would be as far as I am now. I was completely unaware of the extent to which my experiences and the friends I have made would sculpt me to be the person I am today.”
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Ginny Aumann
More Than I Imagined ​Ginny Aumann
“Get to know the Quad Cities and all the local coffee shops, restaurants and events they have to offer. Stay up later than you intended hanging out with your friends.”
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Mike Baugh
More Than I Imagined ​Mike Baugh
“I've had the privilege to work with some incredible people in both the classroom and my work experiences with Deere & Company and PricewaterhouseCoopers.”
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Andrew Beveroth
More Than I Imagined ​Andrew Beveroth
“Every step along the way, whether an accomplishment or a setback, someone from the Augustana community has been there to support and encourage me.”
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Emma Bowman
More Than I Imagined ​Emma Bowman
“The experiences that Augie provides its students, in and out of the classroom, intentionally and unintentionally, are unique experiences that I am positive I could have only had at Augie. ”
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Sarah Bromberger
More Than I Imagined ​Sarah Bromberger
“We made our way through Osaka, Kyoto, Hakone and Tokyo, getting to play with a few of Japan’s phenomenal ensembles. The entire trip was itself a peak experience, a life-changing experience that I will never forget.”
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Becky Brosch
More Than I Imagined ​Becky Brosch
“Thanks to wonderful opportunities through studying abroad in Brazil and Ghana and an internship at the Texas Medical Center, I realized my passion for global health development.”
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Jessica Campbell
More Than I Imagined ​Jessica Campbell
“Augie does a great job at helping you build your résumé, interview skills, confidence, and teaching you how to grow as a professional.”
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Nelly Cheboi
More Than I Imagined ​Nelly Cheboi
“Professors made it their job to nurture talent I never knew I had and get me excited by my future in computer science.”
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Kyle Cluver
More Than I Imagined ​Kyle Cluver
“Teaching should never be taken lightly, and if you do, then you are in the wrong major.”
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Franki Compere
More Than I Imagined ​Franki Compere
“What I learned about myself over the last four years is that I am a deeply curious person, always wanting to know how and why things work.”
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Rosa De La Torre
More Than I Imagined ​Rosa De La Torre
“After much discussion with mentors, faculty and my closest friends about nursing and medical school, I arrived at a decision of pursing medicine with a more holistic approach.”
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Michael Dimock
More Than I Imagined ​Michael Dimock
“I discovered interests here I never knew I had, I discovered how I can best help the communities I am involved in, and from it all, I feel I am much better off.”
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Somer Druskowski
More Than I Imagined ​Somer Druskowski
“I appreciate how much support Augustana students show for their peers, whether it is showing up to watch each other compete, perform or present research. I will truly miss the sense of community at Augustana the most. 
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Cori Duncan
More Than I Imagined ​Cori Duncan
“If you study and get involved in the things you are passionate about, then you will have an amazing college experience.”
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Allison Dzik
More Than I Imagined ​Allison Dzik
“I am no longer the shy girl who arrived on campus four years ago.”
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Justin Fox
More Than I Imagined ​Justin Fox
“CORE helped me understand the framework of a résumé freshman year and provided me support all the way through senior year in evaluating job offers.”
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Suzie Geisler
More Than I Imagined ​Suzie Geisler
“I always thought I would work with young children, but my clinical experience at the Robert Young Center exposed me to counseling adolescents, and I found out I loved it.”
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Ellenelle Gilliam
More Than I Imagined ​Ellenelle Gilliam
“I’ve known for a while that I want to teach abroad, and the faculty and staff at Augustana helped me to realize that dream.”
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