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Viking Connections: Stephanie Aeschliman
Stephanie Aeschliman teaches AP biology and biology at a charter high school on the west side of Chicago. She was recognized as one of the top 20 teachers in her district in 2019 and has held various teacher leadership positions.
Taking the leap: Dr. Kathy J. Jakielski following her passion in Cambodia
Dr. Kathy J. Jakielski, professor emerita of communication sciences and disorders, has one-way tickets with her husband, Dave Yordy, to Cambodia.
Augustana Possible grant leads to record-breaking enrollment
The Augustana Possible grant has spurred the college’s largest applicant pool and largest first-year cohort in the school’s 163-year history.
Naomi and Dirk Durant: Holiday giving establishes endowed music scholarships
Naomi (Berggren) and Dirk Durant, lifelong Kansas residents who moved to the Twin Cities two years ago, aren't Augustana alumni – but Augustana runs in Naomi's family. It's these connections that inspired Naomi and Dirk to travel across the Midwest and experience Christmas at Augustana firsthand. They were so inspired by the festivities, they made a generous gift to the college.
“As an international student, I felt like I belonged on campus.”Read More
Class of 2023 gift creates You Belong Here Lounge mural
Members of the Class of 2023 raised funds to benefit the Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity.
Loiz ’23 is All-American in first year of competing
High jumper Gabriela Loiz '23 earned All-American status at the NCAA DIII Outdoor National Championships in Rochester, N.Y. She is Augustana's first women's All-American in the high jump since 1997.