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Valeria Melo

My Augustana Story: Valeria Melo

Valeria Melo says, "Augustana is where I gained the confidence, support, and inspiration to pursue my dreams no matter how big."  She reflects on her journey from first-generation college student to future OB-GYN.

Jennifer Popple teaching class in the Black Box

Five Questions: Dr. Jennifer Popple

Dr. Popple, who teaches in theatre and women’s & gender studies, says art encourages people to be open-minded because it requires empathy.

President Steve Bahls

Bahls to continue leading Augustana through 2021

The Augustana College Board of Trustees and President Steve Bahls have agreed to a contract renewal that continues his presidency through 2021.

Photo credit: Dr. Mike Wolf

The future asks for innovation, and Augustana responds

Augustana is recognized for innovation in career connections, academic programs and more.

Declaring an art education major

March is for choosing a major

Declaring a major is exciting. Why just sign a form?

'Messiah' soloist has family ties to college

Kathryn Mueller, whose husband's grandfather graduated from Augustana in 1920 and later from Augustana Seminary, will be the soloist at this weekend's performance of Handel's "Messiah."

Elsie Ahlwén Sundeen poster

Exhibit dedicated to female musician and evangelist

Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center is showing the exhibit "Elsie Ahlwén Sundeen: The Singing Evangelist" through June 15.

The brackets for the final 4 have been set.

Final four in Literary March Madness announced

In the Tredway Library's Literary March Madness, the bracket for the Final 4 has been set. Who will move on to the final round?

Class Notes

Photo gallery: Spring break all over the place

Some Augustana students hit the road for home for spring break, but many others choose a different route. Here are some of them.

Augustana to offer master’s degree in speech-language pathology

A critical nationwide need for speech-language pathologists has emerged in the last decade, and Augustana is ready to fill the gap. Starting in 2020, students can begin work on their master’s degree in speech-language pathology.

Aldridge named Field Athlete of the Meet as Vikings take second

Senior Travon Aldridge won the triple jump and was named Field Athlete of the Meet at the CCIW Indoor Track & Field Championships Feb. 24. His win helped Augustana finish second in the nine-team meet.

College will not penalize applicants for peaceful protests

The Augustana College Office of Admissions says that the applications of high school students who participate in peaceful demonstrations will not be jeopardized.

Augustana advances to championship game

Augustana advanced to Saturday's championship game of the CCIW Tournament with a 72-64 win over Wheaton at Carver Center.

Career outcomes

double majors

Class of 2022 outcomes, of those who responded to the survey. Source: Institutional Research at Augustana; CORE (Careers, Opportunities, Research, Exploration) at Augustana



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