Recent graduate outcomes

“The moment I stepped on campus I knew this was where I was supposed to be.”

“I have made such amazing friends who have helped me through rigorous courses.”

“During freshman year, I took a history class that changed my approach toward Latin America, my home region, and I developed a passion for human rights.”

“My friends have made Augustana feel like home.”

“Dr. Seidlitz in the German department always encouraged me to say yes to every opportunity. That encouragement helped me to study abroad twice, work a variety of jobs on campus, try new hobbies and fit in an internship, all in four years.”

“Augustana is truly a place where the professors know their students by name.”

“Dr. Ian Harrington, my neuroscience advisor and professor, is the sort of advisor that every student hopes to have.”

“The professors in the math and education departments always believed in me and my classmates.”

“Coming into Augustana, I knew I wanted to pursue writing and design. Not a lot of colleges have that combination of degrees!”

“Early at Augie, I had a decision on whether to apply for a part-time student IT position at John Deere... Safe to say I made a good decision.”

“My peak experience would be my summer spent at the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute in Houston, Texas.”

“I studied at Augustana's partner school, Toyo University in Japan. It was the most exciting time of my life.”

“I'm a completely different person than I was four years ago.”

“If someone revealed to me on my first day at Augie what I would experience and accomplish by the end of my senior year—I would be in disbelief.”

“I wouldn't be anywhere near attending a Top 10 law school without the incredible professors I've had.”

“I chose Augustana because of its reputation of producing well-rounded student-athletes.”

“I have met the most amazing people here at Augustana.”

“After talking to professors and students in the education department, I knew Augustana was for me.”

“Everyone at Augie is compassionate and willing to point you in the right direction.”

“Augie is such a special place, and I’m so thankful my path led here.”

“The liberal arts education has allowed me to gain interest in more than one area of study, and then learn to connect the two topics for a broader perspective.”

“Augustana's liberal arts education allowed me to pursue both science and music — I was able to participate in many research opportunities and in an excellent music program.”

“It was an incredible experience to apply all kinds of chemistry that I️ learned in the classroom before my internship and to work on a project that could have a direct impact on the world.”

“My business advisor, Mamata Marmé, has helped me grow as a student and as a person.”