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Augustana holds second annual robotics competition

Seven teams from Augustana College, Knox College and St. Ambrose University went head-to-head in the second annual Augustana Invitational Robotics Challenge in early May. Teams from Augustana won first and third place, while a St. Ambrose team took home second.

Former Augie coach Davis fondly remembered

Football coach Don Davis, who died Saturday at the age of 82, was an ``artist'' when it came to teaching and getting the most out of the offensive linemen who played for him. 

Andrew Nice '12 named hospital COO

Andrew Nice '12 has been named chief operating officer at Medical City McKinney hospital in McKinney, Texas.

Wegley '88 honored by Northbrook community

Dr. Brian Wegley '88 was honored by his community of Northbrook, Ill., last week "in recognition of his outstanding support and contribution to the well-being of families."

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More Than I Imagined Colton Schulenberg
“Last year was a great year because I received an internship and job offer from a great company.”
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Commencement 2017 in photos

Photos from the Augustana College Commencement Convocation May 21, 2017, at the iWireless Center, Moline, Ill.

Augustana congratulates 483 new graduates

Four hundred and eighty-three students participated in Augustana College's 157th Commencement Convocation on Sunday.

Examination of drones wins Ethics Contest

Anne Hopkins, a senior majoring in business administration, is the winner of this year's Ethics Essay Content. Her essay is entitled "Ethical Debate on Drones." 

Animal handler Stump '04 specializes in giraffes

Kristina Stump, an animal handler at Niabi Zoo, has a special relationship with the zoo’s three giraffes. A 2004 biology graduate from Augustana College, Stump has worked full-time at Niabi for nine years. Her job requires patience but offers plenty of variety. “There’s always something unexpected,” she said. “Also, I really enjoy the relationship you can have with the animals. Like with the bull giraffe; there’s a lot of trust there and it takes a long time to build that up.”

Bikes, the Chicago fire department and Augustana

During the course of this school year, Augustana faculty members donated another 33 bikes to a program run by Fire Engine Co. 16 in one of Chicago’s poorest neighborhoods. On June 6 at a special event, those bikes, along with several hundred more, will be given to students who have had perfect or near perfect attendance and good records in school.