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.
“I have grown substantially spiritually, emotionally and intellectually from my experiences at Augustana that I could not have anticipated.”Read More
“After attending Augustana, I know that my dreams of working in a medical laboratory are finally possible.”Read More
“I love the feeling of being able to learn anything I possibly want to learn.”Read More
“I have learned that I can accomplish and learn more than I ever thought possible, as long as I set my mind to it.”Read More
“I have learned that you can continue to push yourself past whatever limits or boundaries you thought existed.”Read More
“My time at Augustana has been an overwhelmingly positive experience.”Read More
“I learned that I have a deep appreciation for historical studies.”Read More
“The most important thing I learned about myself was my capacity to love.”Read More
“If someone told me four years ago that I would help raise nearly $82,000 for Camp Kesem or create a research presentation that was shown to more than 100 people, I would have laughed. ”Read More
“I have shocked myself in my accomplishments within the last four years, and I have learned that my potential and abilities far surpass what I ever anticipated for myself.”Read More
“I have learned to understand difference in a way that I never could before.”Read More
“I have recently realized that I am well on the way to becoming the person I wished to be four years ago.”Read More
“I learned that I will achieve nothing if I don’t put in 110% in effort.”Read More
“My biggest accomplishments were possible because of my determination to step out of my comfort zone, take risks and reap the rewarding experience.”Read More
“My Augie experience has given me a confidence that I didn’t always have. ”Read More
“Everyone around me just did a little something that got me where I am now.”Read More
“I’ve been able to grow as a person and explore my varying interests. ”Read More
“"I loved the student/faculty ratio, so I knew I wouldn’t be just another student in my classes. "”Read More
“Dr. Delaney not only became by advisor but also my life coach, and I am very thankful for that.”Read More
“The one constant I have had at Augustana is endless opportunities to push myself to new academic, athletic and personal experiences.”Read More
“I have been extremely fortunate in having so many mentors and role models over the past four years: professors, employers, staff members.”Read More
“All my teachers and coaches that I have had in the past four years have taught me to never settle and always work to the best of my abilities.”Read More
“I had no idea where I was going to be at this point in my life. Looking back, though, I’m happy with what I’ve accomplished.”Read More
“I’ve discovered who I am, what I stand for, what I love, and how to be the best version of myself that I can.”Read More