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Campus Cupboard
The Campus Cupboard aims to combat the food insecurity and health disparities faced by the students of Augustana College. The Campus Cupboard is a group that we encourage all students to support and receive support from if they are in need.
Augustana Oratorio Society to perform Handel's 'Messiah'
George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah” will be performed by the Augustana Oratorio Society, conducted by Dr. Jon Hurty. Soloists are Michelle Areyzaga, soprano; Steven Soph, tenor; Jonathan Woody, bass-baritone; and Jessye Wright, mezzo soprano. A professional orchestra will accompany the performance.
Augustana partners with local organizations to improve maternal care
Augustana's Center for the Advancement of Community Health and Wellness (CACHW) is partnering with Community Health Care (CHC), Iowa Black Doula Collective, and Akwaaba QC to improve maternal care in the region.
What's new for your 2026 benefits
As we look ahead to 2026, we want to make sure you’re set up for a smooth start to your benefits year. Below are a few quick reminders about what’s changing — and what you can do now to prepare.
What I wish someone had told me before my first Midwest winter
Before moving to the Midwest, “winter” was no more than a word for light cold breezes and hoodies, a season I imagined as a minor inconvenience and an opportunity to buy new and trendy clothes. But the Midwest has its own version of winter, one that is beautiful and brutal all at once, and if you’re lucky enough, you might even incur the wrath of its mood changes.
2025 in review
In 2025, Augustana received national recognition for innovation and affordability; expanded opportunities for students in business, health care and STEM; strengthened community connections in support of the Bold & Boundless strategic plan; and provided students with access to hands-on research and educational experiences abroad.
Celebrating 150 years in Rock Island
In honor of the 150th anniversary of Augustana’s first classes in Rock Island, the college’s unofficial historian Kai Swanson ’86 reflects on its early rural beginnings.
Astronomy at Augustana: My journey
I have always known that I wanted to study astronomy, and coming to Augustana College has allowed me to explore many different areas of astronomy and astrophysics. Ever since my first year, my semesters have been filled with conferences, trainings and hands-on experience that has prepared me for my future in this field.