Every spring faculty are asked to nominate a senior who has taken advantage of the opportunities Augustana offers in academics, research, study away, athletics, the arts and more.
The seniors answer a series of questions to describe their transformative Augustana experience and show what can happen in four years.
Simply choose the grad year and area of study you're interested in to read their reflections!

More Than I Imagined
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Madeline Kusar
“For a relatively small school, Augie has no shortage of opportunities to broaden your worldview.”Read More

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Narita Lambert
“I chose Augustana for its strong biology program, and to continue competing in athletics.”Read More

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Joonsoo Lee
“I want to give a special shoutout to Dr. Stonedahl for his dedication in his teaching.”Read More

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Phuong Lu
“I also appreciate the diversity at Augustana, where I've made friends from different parts of the world.”Read More

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Alyssa Macias
“The growth that I achieved is all thanks to Augie's education, professors and extracurriculars.”Read More

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Savonia Mahr-Threw
“Augie may be small, but that opens up opportunities for more voices to be heard.”Read More

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Megan Markiewicz
“All my professors have believed in me and guided me with great knowledge and care.”Read More

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Carina Martinez
“All of the experiences Augie has provided me have shaped who I am in the best way.”Read More

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Rachel Nandelenga
“The person I have grown into would not have come to be without Augie.”Read More

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Luis Navarrete
“I was surprised by the many ways you can be involved on campus and how much you can grow through those involvements.”Read More

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Blake Oliver
“Augustana has prepared me well to enter the workforce, but the people will always have a special place in my heart.”Read More

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Celeaciya Olvera
“To say I am graduating from a college that has given me so much is truly a surreal feeling.”Read More

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Makayla Palm
“I will miss the familiarity of the geology department and the collaborative learning environment I have experienced.”Read More

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Roger Pavey Jr.
“I truly do not think I could have had an experience elsewhere in the way I did here.”Read More

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Laurence Pavlik
“Finding the Classics department has truly shaped my future.”Read More

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Samuel Rabideau
“I'm very proud of the work that I've done while here at Augie.”Read More

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Ellie Reckamp
“While Augie is a small school, it lacks nothing in extracurriculars as compared to big schools.”Read More

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Mia Reese
“I am way ahead of where I thought I'd be when I first came to campus.”Read More

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Kierstyn Rogers
“I truly feel confident in my ability to achieve my goals and be successful.”Read More

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Fernanda Rubi
“I never imagined I would have the chance to conduct research in Europe without worrying about the financial burden.”Read More