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Augustana is more affordable than families may think. A bold financial aid program plus other grants and scholarships keep costs lower — often in comparison with large state schools.
Augustana engineering students presented final projects during the Spring 2026 Engineering Showcase. Under the direction of Dr. José Wilches, the event showed how students applied engineering principles to physical models and real-world design challenges.
Both Gaia Splendore and Leroy Gawu-Mensah were surprised and honored to learn they had won the Nils Hasselmo Award for Academic Pursuit. Inspired by the impact of his own Augustana experience, Dr. Nils Hasselmo '57 created the award to help future educators access professional opportunities.
“Participate” runs as a student-led program within Augustana’s Office of Student Life and Leadership, connecting students with community partners and volunteer opportunities across the Quad Cities.
Organized by the Google Developer Group, in collaboration with the Augustana Physics and Engineering Society and the Data Analytics Club, Augustana’s first student-led hackathon welcomed 146 students from more than 20 colleges and universities. Check out what they built!
Augustana’s Upper Mississippi Center, directed by Dr. Michael Reisner, was honored with an award from River Action, one of the community’s most preeminent environmental groups.
A performance of "Skin of Our Teeth," directed by Jeff Coussens.
Seniors of the music department will perform a recital with a variety of instruments.
The Augustana Symphonic Band, directed by Dr. James Lambrecht, will perform.
