Recent graduate outcomes
99.5% of the surveyed Augustana Class of 2024 said they were employed, in graduate school, or continuing experiential learning during a gap year within six months of graduation.
Data was collected from students who graduated from Augustana College in Summer 2023, Fall 2023 and Spring 2024. Data was collected through a collaboration between the Offices of Institutional Research and Career Development, and compiled by Laura Kestner-Ricketts, executive director of career development and vocation, March 2025.
2013 grad named top tech educator in Illinois
The Illinois Digital Educators Alliance has named Alex Mayszak ’13 the Tech Leader Educator of the Year. The state award honors teachers making outstanding contributions to integrating technology in their school district.
They trusted him with their stories
The Chicago Journalism Association awarded Curtis Lawrence '80 with a Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of his 44-year career as a newspaper reporter. In this profile, Lawrence talks about the Augustana professors who mentored him, and more.
TIME magazine recognizes 2006 grad's invention
TIME magazine has selected Dr. Jenn Hintzsche’s at-home insemination kit as one of the Best Inventions of 2024. Her product, called the PherDal Kit, received FDA clearance in December 2023, and in February became the only sterile at-home insemination kit available in the United States.
Adam '13 becomes first woman named to the U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Team
The U.S. wheelchair rugby team finished with a silver medal in the 2024 Paralympic Games, losing only to Japan during the week's matches. Sarah Adam '13 was a top scorer for the team, netting 14 points.
Elliott '20 brings home Webby Awards for NASA
Christian Elliott '20 recently traveled to New York City for the 28th annual Webby Awards to accept honors for "Suiting up for Space," the April 2023 episode he wrote and produced as an intern for the podcast "NASA's Curious Universe."
How to start a dream job right after (or before) graduating from Augustana
Three 2024 grads show what can happen with curiosity, internships, good challenges and support from their Augustana success team.
Castro ’21 positioned to ‘help be the change in the Illinois Quad Cities’
A project led by Ben Castro ’21 to better understand uneven food access and food insecurities within QC MetroLINK’s service area placed fourth in a national competition. The project is tied to Castro's Senior Inquiry for his geography major.
’16 grad combats newborn mortality in rural Kenya
By developing curriculum to teach neonatal resuscitation protocol to medical practitioners in Mutomo, Kenya, Dr. Alyssa Nelson ’16 Motzel was determined to not only teach her peers, but also help them continue to train others.
“My business advisor, Mamata Marmé, has helped me grow as a student and as a person.”Read More
“It didn’t take long for Augustana to instill in me a new sense of passion, ambition and curiosity.”Read More
“I was surrounded by a very supportive community the second I started my first year.”Read More
“Dr. Hammond was my first history professor at Augustana, and she taught me that studying history was more than memorizing facts.”Read More
“One of the best experiences I had was presenting my physics research from Augie at a national conference.”Read More
“I never imagined that teachers could actually care so much about their students.”Read More
“I didn't expect to do research starting in my first year.”Read More
“Studying abroad in Dijon, France, was easily the best experience of my life. This is the reason I applied to move to France to teach English after graduation.”Read More
“My peak experience was performing with the Augustana Choir in Stockholm, Sweden.”Read More
“Successfully running my first Java program was a feeling that I could never forget — a combination of pride, satisfaction and pure happiness.”Read More
“I was surprised by how much I learned about myself.”Read More
“I will miss all of my professors who taught me so much.”Read More
“When I took the Intro to Computer Science class, Dr. Stonedahl's enthusiasm for the subject matter really influenced me to become more interested in it, and that interest has never subsided.”Read More
“The people and relationships you build are truly what make Augustana such a special place!”Read More
“My goal is to start a consulting company to help small businesses adopt feminist leadership principles.”Read More
“Through the amazing research opportunities here, I finally found what was missing.”Read More
“While I was in France, I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the French culture as well as develop my linguistic abilities.”Read More
“Augustana had everything I was looking for in a college.”Read More
“I would like to thank Dr. Hann for always inspiring me to strive for excellence in every aspect of my life.”Read More
“The Spanish and French language departments have always pushed me to challenge myself and to take advantage of my college experience.”Read More
“Augie gave me an environment that challenged me and allowed me to thrive.”Read More
“I had no idea I would come to love Augustana and the Quad-Cities community so much.”Read More
“I will miss performing with the Augustana Symphonic Band the most.”Read More
“I will miss being surrounded by such a strong support system.”Read More