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Academic centers
Learn more about academic centers on campus.
Upper Mississippi Center
The Upper Mississippi Center (UMC) mobilizes Augustana College faculty, staff, and students to collaborate with communities in addressing pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges.
Upper Mississippi Center Projects
One of the overarching goals of the SWLI is to build life-long partnerships between Augustana College and communities by assisting them in solving high-priority problems.
Upper Mississippi Center: Students
The Upper Mississippi Center (UMC) advances community-engaged research by connecting Augustana students with local governments, nonprofits, and community organizations throughout the Quad Cities region.

Andrea Talentino
President of the College, Professor of Political Science
Contact: andreatalentino@augustana.edu
Office of the President
Andrea Talentino is the ninth president of Augustana College. President Talentino earned a bachelor’s degree in political science at Yale University, then completed a master’s and doctorate in political science from UCLA.
President's Cabinet
The President's Cabinet is the group of senior officers of the college that meets regularly with President Andrea Talentino throughout the academic year.
New Faculty Directory 2025-26
Augustana welcomes the following faculty for the 2025-26 school year.
Mike Koepp
Part-Time Instructor of Physics, Engineering, and Astronomy
Contact: mikekoepp@augustana.edu