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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.

gaetano iaccarino
More Than I Imagined Gaetano Iaccarino
“I will miss Augustana's campus and how it fosters growth socially, spiritually and intellectually.”
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nicole imparato
More Than I Imagined Nicole Imparato
“For me, Augustana just fit.”
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hannah johnson
More Than I Imagined Hannah Johnson
“I would be lost without the communication faculty. ”
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maren mathisen
More Than I Imagined Maren Mathisen
“I’ll miss the people here they — truly care about me and my future and have always been so supportive and encouraging.”
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amy moon
More Than I Imagined Amy Moon
“My professors, especially in the education department, have helped me grow into a confident and passionate educator.”
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grant ollenburger
More Than I Imagined Grant Ollenburger
“The faculty have devoted a lot of time outside of the classroom to ensure I can accomplish the academic success that I desire.”
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kevin pettit
More Than I Imagined Kevin Pettit
“I had always assumed that laboratory research would be for me, but I have cultivated new, unexpected interests in medical ethics and health care policy.”
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ly pham
More Than I Imagined Ly Pham
“I didn't imagine I could be offered so many opportunities in terms of academics as well as personal growth.”
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brittany reece
More Than I Imagined Brittany Reece
“My professors made learning exciting and took an interest in me as a student and as an individual.”
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michael rogers
More Than I Imagined Michael Rogers
“I had no idea that so much maturity and development would take place in four years that have flown by!”
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troy rorer
More Than I Imagined Troy Rorer
“Augustana has really prepared me for my life to come.”
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april runde
More Than I Imagined April Runde
“I am in a better place than where I thought I would be four years ago.”
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jacquelyn schmidt
More Than I Imagined Jacquelyn Schmidt
“The classes I have taken and the challenges I have faced at Augustana have helped me gain the confidence to articulate my ideas.”
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veronica smith
More Than I Imagined Veronica Smith
“I am poised to be a professional lifelong learner.”
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mark tanner
More Than I Imagined Mark Tanner
“I’ve learned that if I want to make an accomplishment or do something memorable I need to step out of my comfort zone. ”
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jordan thomas
More Than I Imagined Jordan Thomas
“I have learned the importance of hard work and determination.”
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mike tisza
More Than I Imagined Mike Tisza
“I love the Quad Cities, and I will have a lot of trouble leaving.”
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samantha tyner
More Than I Imagined Samantha Tyner
“My advisor, Dr. Bengtson, helped me a lot by encouraging me to take the classes that I was interested in, but also by nudging me into the upper-level math classes early on.”
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caitlin winkelman
More Than I Imagined Caitlin Winkelman
“I have an incredible support system of family and friends from home and at Augie who have always encouraged me in everything I do and have always been there for me.”
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Brooke armstrong
More Than I Imagined Brooke Armstrong
“Even though doing something might be scary, I learned that by following through with your ideas and actually doing it, you will be amazed by the results.”
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jennifer banach
More Than I Imagined Jennifer Banach
“I learned to be opened to any to decision or idea. Close-mindedness leaves little room for creativity and inspiration.”
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louie bertenshaw
More Than I Imagined Louie Bertenshaw
“I don’t see my years at Augustana as an expense, but an investment in myself and my future.”
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matt bowman
More Than I Imagined Matt Bowman
“I came in pre-med, but art history made me realize that medicine was not my passion. Thank God for the liberal arts!”
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matt bowman
More Than I Imagined Matt Bowman
“I came in pre-med, but art history made me realize that medicine was not my passion. Thank God for liberal arts!”
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