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Augie Acres is Augustana’s 1.5-acre student-run garden. So far this year, club members have harvested and distributed more than 200 pounds of produce to the campus community and local organizations serving food-insecure people.
Money magazine has once again recognized Augustana as one of Illinois’ top 30 national liberal arts colleges in its 2025 “Best Colleges in America” list.
The best way to get career-ready? Jump in and do the work. Summer internships give students the chance to use classroom lessons in real-world settings. Meet four of the Augustana students who chose to stay local to share their talents and hone their skills for future careers.
Four Augustana students spent a week in Washington, D.C., this summer for a career leadership immersion supported by the college’s Bahls Institute for Leadership and Service. The initiative connects students with alumni professionals and introduces them to possible career paths in the nation’s capital.
Three student-athletes remain on top in their sport and studies — Charlotte Frere ’26, Charlotte Newport ’25 and Ocean Akau ’25. All three are repeat Academic All-American honorees, a feat achieved by only a few Vikings through the years.
Augustana will receive $100,000 annually over the next five years from The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation. The money will give current and future Augustana students the needed resources to achieve their educational dreams.
Dr. Danielle Fatkin will present "Understanding Baptism: Its Origins in Roman Judaea and Why They Matter."
The Augustana Symphonic Band, directed by Dr. James Lambrecht, will perform.
Fall Visit Day helps prospective students and their families learn more about what Augustana College has to offer.
