Augustana congratulates graduates at 2026 ceremony
Augustana College celebrated more than 500 candidates for graduation at its 166th commencement ceremony on May 23, 2026. The commencement address was given by National Football League MVP Ken Anderson ’71. Niccolo Benvenuto, a geology and political science major from Milan, Italy, gave the student address.
Augustana to recognize more than 500 graduates May 23
Augustana College will recognize more than 500 graduates at the college’s 166th commencement ceremony Saturday, May 23.
Augustana celebrates faculty promotions and tenure
At its annual spring meeting on May 15, the Augustana College Board of Trustees unanimously approved promotion and tenure for nine faculty members.
Review the Minors on Campus Policy
As summer programs and activities continue on campus, employees are reminded to review the college’s Minors on Campus Policy and the important responsibilities it outlines for programs serving minors.
Senior to senior
But after four years of college, I’ve realized most of the important parts don’t happen the way you expect them to.
Augustana recognized as Top College for Innovation
Augustana College received the 2026 Top Colleges for Innovation Award from Insight Into Academia magazine, recognizing the college’s work to expand access, strengthen student outcomes and put learning to work in ways that meet students’ needs.
Senior Honors Celebration 2026 honorees
Augustana College will hold its annual Senior Honors Celebration at 3 p.m. May 22 in Centennial Hall. The list of honorees is below.