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Recent graduate outcomes

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.

diana boudreau
More Than I Imagined Diana Boudreau
“I would have never described myself as an outgoing person in high school, but Augustana gave me the opportunity to break out of my shell.”
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jordan carey
More Than I Imagined Jordan Carey
“I knew after my first visit to Augustana that this was the place for me.”
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stuart casarotto
More Than I Imagined Stuart Casarotto
“Many professors have really changed my future for the better, and I will miss being able to go into their offices just to hang out.”
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katie chojnacki
More Than I Imagined Katie Chojnacki
“My peak experience was my study abroad trip to Ghana, which gave memories I will cherish for the rest of my life.”
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christina dekker
More Than I Imagined Christina Dekker
“It's good to have plans and goals, but they'll probably change — let them!”
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eric dratnol
More Than I Imagined Eric Dratnol
“I learned how much work I am able to handle and what I need to do to thrive professionally.”
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sarah durocher
More Than I Imagined Sarah DuRocher
“I consistently find myself connecting ways that a liberal arts education prepared me for so much more than a career or further study.”
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josh eisenberg
More Than I Imagined Josh Eisenberg
“Take advantage of the wealth of opportunities that Augustana has to offer.”
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carlisle evans peck
More Than I Imagined ​Carlisle Evans Peck
“I have come to realize that I really love teaching others and sharing my excitement for all of the things I find interesting. ”
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sara fitzgerald
More Than I Imagined Sara Fitzgerald
“If you never try something new, you will never know what you are capable of or what else you can try.”
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jessica flondro
More Than I Imagined Jessica Flondro
“I am extremely happy with the person I have become and am ready to embrace a future in the environmental field.”
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alvin fonseca
More Than I Imagined Alvin Fonseca
“I’ve made the most of all the opportunities I’ve been gifted with.”
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michelle funk
More Than I Imagined Michelle Funk
“Augustana gave me the chance to branch out into many areas of life allowing me to discover new passions, such as traveling, that I will continue to pursue post graduation.”
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scott hale
More Than I Imagined Scott Hale
“Augustana helped me develop writing and analytical skills that I believe transferred to my LSAT score.”
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jasen hengst
More Than I Imagined Jasen Hengst
“I didn’t know what I wanted freshman year, but now I have a much better understanding of myself, and what I want to do.”
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taelar hillyer
More Than I Imagined Taelar Hillyer
“I learned I have the ability to handle so much more than I ever thought I could.”
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daisy hoang
More Than I Imagined Daisy Hoang
“Everybody at Augustana is so friendly and open-minded, and I was lucky to be surrounded by them.”
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lauren hoffman
More Than I Imagined Lauren Hoffman
“I learned that with a lot of help and perseverance, success is all but impossible.”
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lindsay hohertz
More Than I Imagined Lindsay Hohertz
“My adivsors have helped me with anything I’ve needed, and have always been there when I needed advice.”
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maggie hoscheit
More Than I Imagined Maggie Hoscheit
“I used my Augie Choice to supplement an unpaid shadowing internship at Riverside Dentistry in Moline. It was an invaluable experience.”
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matt humphries
More Than I Imagined Matt Humphries
“I have had a very close connection with professors, and they have continued to push me to where I am now.”
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elizabeth jakaitis
More Than I Imagined Elizabeth Jakaitis
“All of the big decisions that come after graduation used to seem so daunting, but now that it’s almost here, it’s really exciting to plan what’s going to come next.”
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danna jensen
More Than I Imagined Danna Jensen
“I am confident in my education and experiences, and nothing will hold be back from my dreams!”
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jordan kirkbride
More Than I Imagined Jordan Kirkbride
“Augustana helped me to realize that it’s actually cool to care about 'nerdy' stuff like history and art because you can make a career out of whatever you’re passionate about.”
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