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CORE scores big with graduates
If you’re a current student, graduates urge you to use CORE — our customized network of mentors, resources and experiences focused on your success.
A taste of Hogwarts for Swanson Commons
Dr. Kathy Jakielski, professor and chair of communication sciences and disorders, is living in Swanson Commons this year along with her husband, David Yordy, as part of a faculty-in-residence program.
Photo gallery: Spring break all over the place
Some Augustana students hit the road for home for spring break, but many others choose a different route. Here are some of them.
Robbins '09 relocating mussels for bridge construction
Emily Robbins '09, a malacologist (mussel specialist), is in charge of moving nearly a half million mussels from the Mississippi River out of the way of construction of a new Interstate 74 bridge. It is one of the largest relocations of mussels in U.S. history. The path of the new bridge will have an impact on the habitat for a variety of mussels, including three that are protected by federal law.
Aldridge named Field Athlete of the Meet as Vikings take second
Senior Travon Aldridge won the triple jump and was named Field Athlete of the Meet at the CCIW Indoor Track & Field Championships Feb. 24. His win helped Augustana finish second in the nine-team meet.
Surgeon finds fixing knees, hips rewarding
Alumnus Dr. Scott Miller specializes in orthopedics because "I feel like joint replacement gave me the best opportunity to legitimately make a difference."
Vocational exploration
Have you ever asked yourself: What should I do when I grow up? How can I do something that makes a difference in the world? Am I choosing the right major? Am I being the best person for my family?
Grant brings underrepresented students to outdoor-related fields
Thanks to a five-year grant funded by the National Science Foundation, Nahant Marsh is introducing students of color to the natural area in Davenport, Iowa. Augustana senior biology major Zak Nadif is studying the relationship between turtles and their predators.