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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.

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                        Andrea Talentino

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

David Ciasto

Part-Time Assistant Professor of Accounting

Contact: davidciasto@augustana.edu