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Ryan '16 wins postgraduate scholarship
Senior Ben Ryan has been awarded an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship. The $7,500 grant is awarded to student-athletes who excel academically and athletically. Ryan, captain of the basketball team, is the 36th Augustana student to win the scholarship. He is a biochemistry and pre-med major with minors in math and chemistry. In March, he was named the Vikings 161st Academic All-American.
![Trang Jenny Ho](/files/alumni/Ho_TrangJenny.jpg)
“Never be afraid to fall; the people here will help you get up.”Read More
![Elizabeth Kupar](/files/alumni/Kupar_Elizabeth.jpg)
“I heard about Augustana’s strong music program and wanted to learn more about it. As soon as I stepped on campus for my first visit, I felt at home.”Read More
Pepper launches nonprofit for women's growth
From her days in Campus Ministries to her Civic Engagement project to living in the Quad Cities, Melissa Pepper '09 has always felt called to lead. Using her communication studies and English degree as the Director of Marketing and Client Relations at the law firm Lane & Waterman in Davenport, Iowa, the Augustana grad is preparing to launch her own non-profit: Lead(H)er.
![Atticus Garrison](/files/alumni/Garrison_Atticus.jpg)
“My professors have gone above and beyond to make sure I have had opportunities to succeed and grow.”Read More
Managing food allergies
Students with food allergies are encouraged to contact Dining Services as soon as they arrive on campus.
![Jamie Hochmuth](/files/alumni/Hochmuth_Jamie.jpg)
“It’s been incredible being at a college where I can double major in two completely different fields, and then also be able to be in top choirs and the lead in the musical.”Read More
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Five Questions: Dr. Joshua Dyer
Dr. Joshua Dyer, assistant professor of physics, talks about his high school teacher’s hovercraft, the humility of Einstein, and inspiring students to travel the world.
Augustana and Scott County to partner on lead paint projects
Augustana College has selected Scott County, Iowa, as its partner in the second annual Sustainable Working Landscapes Initiative (SWLI). During the 2016-17 partnership, students and faculty will work with Scott County officials and community stakeholders to complete community-identified projects related to the presence of lead paint in homes.