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Celebrating a trailblazer: Dr. Vogel’s impact in physics reaches beyond campus
When Dr. Cecilia Vogel came to Augustana in 1992 to teach physics, she was a rarity. Few women earned physics doctoral degrees during her year, and only a fraction of those went on to teach. Dr. Vogel is retiring this year. Hear from former students on how she impacted their lives.
QC Times: Dr. Wes Brooks shares message about safety drills
Augustana Vice President and Dean of Student Life Dr. Wes Brooks recently shared a message with the Quad-City Times on the importance of conducting regular safety drills on campus.
Class Notes
Alumni share their latest news and photos!
Celebration of Learning 2025 shares interdisciplinary insights
This year's celebration on May 7 included poster presentations, interactive sessions, an art show, panel presentations and special events. Check out photos and stories from the day.
Augustana College introduces Business for Humanity
New program helps students explore the intersection of business, vocation and the common good.
National spotlight shines on Augustana history professor
Dr. Lendol Calder is no stranger to awards and honors, being named Illinois Professor of the Year in 2010. And now he's a finalist for Baylor University's Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching, the top teaching prize in the nation.
Hasselmo Award creates opportunities for Hels, Dalzell
The Hasselmo Award for Academic Pursuit supports students pursuing careers in research or higher education teaching. Find out how this year's award-winners Reigna Hels '26 (psychology) and Luke Dalzell '26 (physics and applied mathematics) will be using their prize money.
Augustana and Palmer College of Chiropractic launch dual-degree program
Set to begin in fall 2025, the program offers qualified students a streamlined journey in which they can save approximately one year in earning their dual degree: three years at Augustana followed by three years and four months at Palmer.
Revitalization begins in College Hill as Augustana launches CDC initiative
Augustana College is leading a collaboration with the City of Rock Island, businesses and citizens to spur mixed-use retail, residential and neighborhood improvements in the College Hill District. The effort aims to create a more vibrant, walkable and economically dynamic neighborhood that serves both Rock Island residents and Augustana students.
2025 Geifman Prize in Holocaust Studies winners
The Geifman Prize in Holocaust Studies is an annual competition for Augustana students with awards of up to $500. Submissions may include essays, research papers, poetry, drama, film, artwork, musical composition or other creative expressions that focus on the European Holocaust from 1933 to 1945.
Student-athletes inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma honor society
Augustana recently celebrated a proud milestone with the induction of 106 student-athletes into Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor Society. This marks the college’s first class of inductees into the honor society.
Augustana hosts Embrace Race Luncheon
This year’s Embrace Race Luncheon is from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, in the Gerber Center at Augustana College. This is the fifth year Well Suited has organized the luncheon.
Career outcomes for the Augustana Class of 2024
The First Destinations Report, collected from a survey of 2024 graduates, is a tool for the college and families of prospective Vikings to see the value of an Augustana education. The numbers show how Augustana's commitment to experiential learning and career preparation translates into real-world success.
Get involved! Earth Week events on campus April 22-27
Augustana student groups have teamed up to host hands-on activities and events for Earth Week, April 22-27. All are invited to connect with nature and help make an impact on campus. See schedule of events.
Cotturone ’25 awarded for her research in astronomy, astrophysics
Jessica Cotturone ’25 received the Chambliss Award at the 245th American Astronomical Society meeting. The award recognizes Cotturone's work through the CIERA Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program at Northwestern University.
