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Common myths about the college admission process
A lot of misinformation can swirl around and rumors die hard. How important are extracurriculars, really? And how important are my test scores if I have above a 3.5 GPA? As someone who’s been through the same process you’re getting ready to start, I’ve compiled a list of myths about college applications.
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Alumni share their latest news!

Viking Connections give students a boost
Forty-five alumni in different professions are offering advice to students and young graduates. More are welcome!
SAC P:143 Rolf Johnson diary clippings
Born in western Illinois in 1856 to Swedish immigrant parents, Rolf Johnson wrote a diary about his move to Nebraska in 1876. The bulk of this collection is 95 newspaper clippings of a printed, serial version of Johnson’s diary (written January 12, 1876 to July 9, 1879) describing his life as a pioneer in Phelps County, Nebraska and surrounding area. The series appeared in a Nebraska newspaper, the “Holdrege Citizen,” from November 18, 1939 to September 20, 1941.

President Bahls on justice and change
Augustana President Steve Bahls talks about why he is passionate about using his position to facilitate discussions of racial justice and social change.

Alumni and friends help face unexpected hardships; fundraising update
Augustana has received outstanding support from alumni and friends in the past year, but especially in recent weeks.

Letting her artistic voice 'take up space'
Audrey Moore ’15 has given the Milwaukee community an extraordinary public work of art.

Q&A: Chaplain Richard Priggie reflects on Augustana
Retiring Pastor Richard Priggie '74 has 21 years of Augustana memories: dramatic moments such as 9/11, but also happier times as a homebuilder and student confidant.

Escape from the infirmary
As Augustana prepares to open an on-campus health clinic, here’s a look back at the years when the college had an infirmary on campus.