'Beyond the Classroom' exhibit runs through March 20
Join the Center for Visual Culture in celebrating the opening of "Beyond the Classroom", a visual storytelling of how students here at Augustana College learn and grow beyond the classroom. While the education that takes place inside the traditional classroom is essential, it is only a piece of the puzzle that makes up the Augustana experience.
Beyond the Classroom exhibit opening
Join the Center for Visual Culture in celebrating the opening of Beyond the Classroom, a visual storytelling of how students here at Augustana College learn and grow beyond the classroom.
2026 J-term on campus and around the world
Every January, Augustana students can trade their regular semester routine for J-term — three-and-a-half weeks of immersive, hands-on learning. This time more than 2,000 students learned new skills on campus and made unforgettable memories around the world. Take a look.
What endures? 'Learning that sticks' at Augustana
Moderated by Vice President of Advancement Jon Enslin, the panel drew together Dr. Lendol Calder, nationally recognized historian and champion of reflective teaching; Dr. Tracy Poelvoorde, chancellor of Trinity College of Nursing and Augustana alumna; and Judge Tionn Fambro Carter, civic leader and first Black female judge in the 14th Judicial Circuit of Illinois.
Augustana opened doors to Coinbase internship
When Mahi Haque ’27 of Bangladesh was choosing a college, he looked for three things: a data science major, scholarships and location. What he found at Augustana led him all the way to a competitive AI and automation internship at Coinbase in New York City.
Why you should attend an Academic Scholarship Day
Just by attending an Academic Scholarship Day at Augustana College, you can compete for a share of more than $500,000 in departmental scholarships!
Augustana's Shockingly Modern Saxophone Festival set for Feb. 21
Augustana College will host its annual Shockingly Modern Saxophone Festival on Feb. 21. The event, featuring guest artists John Sampen and Mark Bunce, will be held at Bergendoff Hall, located at 3701 7th Ave. All events are free and open to the public.
Amniotic Ambiguity exhibit reception
Amniotic Ambiguity is a collaborative art installation that invites viewers to return to a place before definition. In this period of incubation, black or white thinking is disrupted by a bold labor of love. A reception for the exhibit will take place on Friday, Feb. 13, 6-8 p.m., in Wallenberg Hall.
DARI awards Augustana for investing in the community
Augustana received a 2026 High Five for Community Development and Reinvestment award from the Development Association of Rock Island (DARI) for the college's leadership in establishing a collaboration with the City of Rock Island, businesses and citizens to spur mixed-use retail, residential and neighborhood improvements in the College Hill District.
Update your emergency contacts in Paycor
At Augustana College, the safety and well-being of our community is our top priority. While we hope for the best, being prepared for the unexpected is a shared responsibility. To ensure we can support you effectively in any situation, we are asking all employees to take a moment to review and update their emergency contact information.