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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“One memorable classroom moment-among many others-was Dr. Peters pounding his fist on the lectern during one of his rich harangues against the modern world.”Read More
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“I've developed more than I thought I would, both in class and outside of class. ”Read More
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“Augie was the one school that could effectively sate my desires to experience each and every area.”Read More
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“I feel like I have had so much help along the way from my friends to my teammates to my teachers to the music faculty.”Read More
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“I never could have imagined the opportunities I have had and the amount I have grown from them.”Read More
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“The most surprising thing I have learned is how much I would love what I'm doing with my life.”Read More
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“Having the courage to step outside your comfort zone can lead to remarkable opportunities and experiences.”Read More
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“Academically, physically, emotionally and spiritually, I felt Augustana was able to meet my needs no matter the circumstances.”Read More
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“Enjoy your time at Augustana and make the most of your opportunities.”Read More
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“I have learned to have more confidence in my work and not dwell on mistakes or failures.”Read More
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“I will leave college feeling much more driven for my own happiness as well as those around me.”Read More
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“I learned a lot about my ambition to work in the business field and my ability to overcome hardships to thrive professionally.”Read More
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“Almost everyone has a positive attitude all the time, whether you know them or not, and people are so friendly in passing on campus and between classes.”Read More
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“I discovered a confidence in my abilities, especially in my capability for research, which helped me choose my future path.”Read More
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“The past four years have not gone at all how I thought they would, but that’s OK. I’m very happy where I am right now.”Read More
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“After four years of learning and growing, I feel poised to take on the real world!”Read More
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“Every experience during my time at Augie has added something to my time here.”Read More
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“The leadership of my professors and their continual support as I evolved as a person was an integral part in shaping where I am now.”Read More
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“I grew up in the Quad Cities and always wanted to go to Augustana.”Read More
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“Some of my experiences in the community such as being the piano accompanist for a nearby church have been life-changing.”Read More
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“I have received so much help from professors, my friends and my parents.”Read More
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“I learned that just because you start teaching doesn’t mean you stop learning.”Read More
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“I have made many wonderful friends and found mentors in many of the faculty and staff.”Read More
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“I am surprised at how much I love being a student.”Read More