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College receives $1.5M from John Deere Foundation for data analytics
Augustana College will receive a $1.5 million grant from the John Deere Foundation to establish the Robert A. Hanson Endowed Chair in Data Analytics. He was a 1948 graduate of Augustana who had a 40-year career with Deere and served as CEO from 1982-1990.
Candidates for graduation 2017
Augustana’s Commencement ceremony is a celebration of the pride we share in our students’ accomplishments. Names listed here represent candidates for graduation; inclusion does not indicate completion of the degree requirements.
2016 Alumni Award winners
The following individuals were recognized at Augustana’s Celebration of Alumni Dinner in April.

Symphony Orchestra taking first tour
For the first time in its history, the Augustana Symphony Orchestra will take its act on the road, performing concerts in the Chicago area Nov. 3 and 4.

Alumni give their time and treasure for sesquicentennial celebration
Established in 1874, the Augustana Symphonic Band is the oldest continually performing ensemble on campus and one of the oldest wind ensembles in the United States. The ensemble will celebrate its sesquicentennial anniversary with a weekend-long celebration Nov. 22-24, 2024. We sat down with some of the dedicated alumni who are planning the reunion to chat about the band program’s legacy.
Peer support at Augustana
Support phone lines and groups can help someone who wants to talk to a peer about coping with mental health issues.