Skip to main content

students playing frisbee along the Mississippi river

6 reasons why we love the Quad Cities

As Valentine's Day approaches, we're reflecting on just how much we love the Quad Cities! Not only is our beautiful campus along the banks of the Mississippi River, but it's in one of the four cities that make up the Quad-Cities area.

What is a career coach, and how does a student benefit from having one?

Just as athletic coaches instruct and work with athletes to prepare them for competition, Augustana’s Career Coaches use their expertise to prepare students for what’s next.

Augustana College Swim and Dive Team.

Why I chose Augie

At the beginning of my college search, I knew exactly what type of school I was looking for: an affordable, far-from-home, academically rigorous liberal arts institution with a small student population, state-of-the-art facilities, plenty of co-curricular activities and invested faculty.

 

Students around a table in the Gerber Center dining hll

What should parents ask colleges about campus food services?

When I went to college in the ’90s, I don’t think “foodie” was a term we used. But, it sure is now. Whether your student is a foodie or not, students deserve good-tasting, wholesome food during their college years.

As your family looks at colleges, I’d like to offer seven questions you will want to ask about dining and food at any school being seriously considered.

Christopher Le poses on Google set.

How I got my Google internship

Last summer I moved to California to work as a developer relations engineer intern for the Google Cloud team for 12 weeks. My story of how I got there began as soon as I arrived at Augustana, three years ago.

Students in front of Old Main on Augustana's Quad.

9 surprising facts about college affordability

If you think a private college is more expensive than a public university, consider this:  Private colleges often provide more generous financial aid package.

 

penguin project cast

Thrilled to see Penguin Project's 'I Am Able'

As a Rock Island local, I’ve been fortunate to stay involved in my passions even while “away” at college. One of my passions, mentoring in the Penguin Project, is coming to the big screen in “I Am Able” on Nov. 3-13!

A pumpkin

Our favorite time of year

Fall might be our favorite season. From football to walks through bright foliage, there are plenty of ways to enjoy fall on Augustana’s campus. 

Augie daughter under the arches of Founders Hall

From an Augie mom: 5 reasons my daughter chose Augustana

Over the last 30 years working in Admissions, I’ve often wondered how it would really feel to be getting ready to launch your 18-year-old out into the world.

Mindo, Ecuador cloud forest

First Year Global: Cloud forest

A hike on the western slopes of the Andes Mountains moves students through microclimates with new plants and animals.

A mine in Ecuador

First Year Global: People care about their environment

Students find that Ecuadorans care deeply about protecting environment, and most are very knowledgeable about their surroundings.

Antisana National Park

First Year Global: A high point

Much of Antisana National Park is more than 13,000 feet above sea level. For many of us, it was the highest point we had ever been outside of an airplane.

The First Year Global group in Ecuador at a skatepark.

First Year Global: Discovering community fun

Our First Year Global group met people in Ecuador who are devoting their days to creating a safer place for young people in their communities.

three students in an open classroom

3 new academic programs that can change your future

Augustana will be offering three new academic programs: a film and new media major and minor, integrated health minor and disability minor.