Campus update: How we stand out

Sept. 23, 2022

How Augustana College stands out

Rankings! Whether you believe in them or ignore them, they are a fact of life.

Augustana College continued its long-standing tradition this month of ranking in the top 100 for national liberal arts colleges in the U.S. News & World Report 2023 list.

But that's only a part of the story.

We're also one of only five colleges in Illinois ranked as a best value by U.S. News.

We're ranked first in the state for innovation and undergraduate teaching among liberal arts colleges.

We have the most Academic All-Americans in Illinois.

We're the only college outside of the state system to win the HEED Award for diversity, equity and inclusion this year.

And, we are in the top 7% of colleges in the nation for high return on a college investment to Pell Grant-eligible students

In case you haven't explored yet

Although this new video is meant to introduce the Quad Cities to prospective students and families, you may want to take a look. There is a LOT to see around here.

NEWS

Inauguration weekend academic sessions, exhibition and more

Inauguration weekend will feature a series of academic sessions Oct. 14-15, plus a faculty and alumni art exhibition and music recital. → See the schedule.

Augustana launches state's first ‘Second Chance Pell Site’

Students enrolled in the Augustana Prison Education Program are the first in Illinois to draw upon the new Second Chance Pell awards from the U.S. Department of Education.

New Parkinson’s support group opens to the public

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Augustana College has launched a new support group for people affected by Parkinson’s disease.

Sophomore Michelle Pacheco reports on the First Year Global trip she took to Ecuador last spring.

If you're thinking of travel and study, do not miss the Study Abroad Fair coming up Oct. 5. Learn about J-term courses taught by Augustana faculty, semesters abroad and internships.

Announcements

• Make a note to stop in at the You Matter Rally in honor of Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month next Wednesday. 

• Men, if you think you've got talent, sign up for Mr. Augustana, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society sponsored by Chi Alpha Pi.

• The German Club and the 8x8 Chess Club are just getting started and new members are welcome!

 Our Men's Club Soccer team will play its first official home game at 6:30 p.m. Saturday vs. the University of Northern Iowa’s Men’s Club Soccer. 

 Don't forget to Chill on the Hill at the Anderson Pavilion Sunday. Hear the White Tornado with Dr. Bill Peterson and Subatlantic with Dr. Adam Kaul. Music begins at 2:30 p.m.

Latinx Unidos celebrates

Members of Latinx Unidos celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day at the LULAC 13th annual Mexican Independence Day Parade and Fiesta Sunday in East Moline.