Every spring faculty are asked to nominate a senior who has taken advantage of the opportunities Augustana offers in academics, research, study away, athletics, the arts and more.
The seniors answer a series of questions to describe their transformative Augustana experience and show what can happen in four years.
Simply choose the grad year and area of study you're interested in to read their reflections!

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Ryan Thornton
“I knew I could leave [Augustana] with an education that would stand out on a job application.”Read More

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Lupita Toscano
“I have always admired how invested Professor Marmé is with her students; she truly sees the best in everyone and cares about us individually.”Read More

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April Tran
“Dr. Clauss' energy and enthusiasm changed how I view math, and of course, my life.”Read More

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Courtney Veitch
“My peak experience would have to be my internship in Japan. This fully solidified my passion for working in East Asian cultures.”Read More

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Georgia Votta
“Without Dr. Frank's support, I don't think I would have even considered pursuing a Ph.D. in physics!”Read More

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Sofia Wajner
“All of the professors in the English department helped me fall more in love with literature and pushed me to assess outside of my fixed notions.”Read More

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Makenzie Walk
“Professors here are typically super available for students.”Read More

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Jacob Washington
“My peak experience was going on the trip to Selma, Ala., sponsored by the Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity.”Read More

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Kaitlyn Watkins
“What guided me were the students, faculty and administrative mentors who inspired me to pursue new opportunities.”Read More

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Courtney Wehmeier
“What sealed the deal for me was the EDGE Center and its unlimited possibilities and experiences.”Read More

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Annie Wheeler
“Because of the flexible curriculum, I was able to switch majors to graphic design and communications.”Read More

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James Wheeler
“I knew I would be involved in theatre, but I never expected to take part in nine+ productions during my time here.”Read More

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Emmanuel Yeboah
“My friends, professors and so many others have made my time here at Augie really special.”Read More

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Ashley Zariñana
“My professors in the sociology, psychology and WGSS departments pushed me outside my comfort zone to speak my mind and stand up for what I believed in.”Read More

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Ruth Nwatu
“I have grown as a person, a student and a future health professional.”Read More

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Rebecca Achilli
“I had the chance of a lifetime to spend J-term in Japan.”Read More

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Bryson Adcock
“I want to pursue a career in sports analytics, so my internship with Augustana’s football program helped me gain valuable experience.”Read More
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Peter Alfano
“I heard great things about Augie. Its pre-medicine program seemed like one of the best.”Read More

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Lauren Amella
“Dr. Kunde has shown me the importance of communication, and how just one word, gesture or clothing item can have so much meaning. ”Read More

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Autumn Anderson
“Through an internship I was able to determine what I wanted to do with my life, which is to be a psychiatric nurse practitioner.”Read More

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Morgan Anderson
“The geography department played a huge role in helping me become the successful student I am today.”Read More

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Danny Artman
“Being able to form personal relationships with my [accounting] professors really helped me.”Read More

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Zeana Badawi
“The friendships and connections I have made are irreplaceable.”Read More