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Addison ’26 does it all — and earns national recognition!
College Sports Communicators (CSC) has named Mark Addison '26 an Academic All-American, the first from men’s swimming and diving since 1998-99. Addison, a triple major, posted a 3.99 GPA while competing at the highest level in the CCIW.
Celebration of Learning 2026 showcases student/faculty research
From turtle biology and housing reentry research to global economics and Monopoly-inspired lessons on happiness, Augustana’s Celebration of Learning 2026 highlighted the curiosity and creativity of students across disciplines.
'The Skin of Our Teeth' takes the stage May 7-10
Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning play “The Skin of Our Teeth” will conclude the Augustana theatre season, taking the stage May 7-10.
Inaugural HackAugie shows what's possible
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!
Ethics Essay Contest winners announced
Dr. Dan Lee announced the winners on behalf of the board of directors of the Augustana Center for the Study of Ethics, sponsor of the contest.
Engineering students bridge theory and structural testing in showcase
Engineering students presented final projects during the Spring 2026 Engineering Showcase. Led by Dr. José Wilches, the event showed how students applied engineering principles to physical models and real-world design challenges.
Phi Beta Kappa announces members for 2026
The Zeta of Illinois chapter of Phi Beta Kappa has announced its newly elected members for 2026.
Vázquez-Valarezo, Audre Lorde winners announced
The women, gender, and sexuality studies program has announced the winners of this year’s campus-wide contests that recognize excellence in poetry, creative expression and analytical writing.
Sticker price isn’t the final price
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.
Upper Mississippi Center earns an Eddy Award
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.
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Student exhibit shares queer joy and memory at Augustana
When Kat-Jean Glusick ’26 first began digging through Augustana’s archives for their Senior Inquiry about queerness, they found plenty of pain — but not much joy. Glusick, a double-major in English and women, gender, and sexuality studies, set out to change that imbalance.
Earth Week events planned for April 22-28
Augustana student groups will host hands-on activities and events for Earth Week, April 22-28. All are invited to connect with nature and help make an impact on campus.
Futurist Thinking Series explores what AI can’t teach
As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes how people learn, work and create, a more urgent question is emerging across education: What must remain distinctly human? That question anchored Augustana's most recent Futurist Thinking Series conversation, where perspectives on the technology’s impact — scholarship, education and industry — were examined.
Students recognized for 2026 achievements
Congratulations to the following students, who received awards from off-campus organizations or presented at off-campus conferences/events in 2026.
