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.
Upcoming 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: '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?"
Past events
Futurist Thinking Series: 'Strategic by Design: Why Liberal Arts Are the Essential Element to Success in a Skills-Driven Age'
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: '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.