Futurist Thinking Series
The Futurist Thinking Series at Augustana College is a high-energy dialogue where innovators and big thinkers tackle the questions shaping the next decade of education, leadership and human potential.
In the 2025-26 series, we consider what thriving looks like for Augustana—and higher education—in the next decade.
2025-26 events
Reclaim Relevance essay series
Reclaim Relevance is Augustana’s new reflective essay series, designed to bring the voices of our educators into the public square. At a time when the value of higher education is under scrutiny, these essays will demonstrate how Augustana’s scholars connect timeless learning to today’s most urgent questions
Futurist Thinking Series: 'Learning That Sticks: What Will a Student Remember in 20 Years?'
The Futurist Thinking Series at Augustana College is a high-energy dialogue where innovators and big thinkers tackle the questions shaping the next decade of education, leadership and human potential.
Futurist Thinking Series: 'What AI Can't Teach: Belonging, Humanity and the Purpose of College'
The Futurist Thinking Series at Augustana College is a high-energy dialogue where innovators and big thinkers tackle the questions shaping the next decade of education, leadership and human potential. The March session is titled "What AI Can't Teach: What Will a Student Remember in 20 Years?"