A haven where chimps and humans connect
This summer, I had the honor of interning in the Behavior Department at Chimp Haven in Keithville, La., a sanctuary for chimpanzees that were retired from biomedical research.
Want to be a business major? Here are some tips
Business majors will always be in demand because there are so many career opportunities. Learn about all that Augustana offers students interested in business and related fields.
Move-in 101
The day you’ve been waiting for is finally here! Move-in day can seem a bit overwhelming. Lots of emotions, new locations, people, things. We get it!
Take your dorm to the next level
Moving into your college dorm for the first time is a huge milestone. Extremely thrilling, nerve-racking and, let's face it, a little intimidating. To facilitate the process and assist you in creating a new home, I am writing this for incoming first-year students.
Welcome to my fantasy summer
There’s a certain kind of summer that doesn’t show up on Instagram stories. It lives in quiet moments, on bikes, with lemonade, within the community and during long afternoons that feel unhurried. The sun lingers long past dinnertime and laughter echoes like a mixtape on rewind. I found this in the Quad Cities (QC) where slow living isn’t just an aesthetic, it’s our rhythm.
Become a speech-language pathologist: Tips for CSD majors
The ultimate goal for an undergraduate who wants to be a speech-language pathologist is to be accepted into a speech-language pathology master’s program that is accredited by the American Speech, Language, Hearing Association’s Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) Professional candidates also need licensing within their state.
The ultimate guide to choosing a data analytics major
Data analytics is the science of identifying trends and patterns in raw data and drawing conclusions. The need for data analysts is rapidly growing, and Augustana is only one of a few liberal arts colleges offering a major and a minor.
From Atlas Mountains to the Midwest: Why Augustana College was worth leaving everything I knew
Being an international student means carrying pieces of home with you wherever you go. It also means knowing when it’s time to let go of comfort and chase something deeper.
Three smart paths for future nurses
Augustana students with the passion of becoming a nurse receive phenomenal preparation through one of three paths.
Want to help your community become healthier? Add a public health major!
Because students of public health need a broad background of knowledge and experiences, a liberal arts college can be perfect fit.
Consider this before declaring a neuroscience major
If you’re wondering what a neuroscience major is, where it can take you after college and what you should consider before declaring, here are some tips.
The ultimate guide to choosing a kinesiology major
A kinesiology major provides excellent background for fitness-related and other health and wellness fields.
Coming to the Academic Scholarship Day?
These days are called Academic Scholarship Days and here’s all the info you need to know before going to one.
Celebrating Pride Month at Augustana College with visibility, solidarity and joy
At Augustana College, Pride Month is more than a celebration. It's a reflection of our year-round commitment to affirming, uplifting and standing in solidarity with our lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LBGTQIA+) community.
Advertising in action: what two AAF conferences taught me
I’ve had the incredible opportunity to travel with Augustana’s Advertising Developers (ADs) group to the National Student Advertising Conference, hosted by the American Advertising Federation (AAF), twice now. Each experience has been a game-changer for my growth, mentorship connections and hands-on experience in the marketing world.