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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!

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.

four photos of hannah in paris

Packing for Paris

Hannah Knuth used her three P’s of packing: plan, pull and put together.

Ecuador view of city and mountains

The First Year Global program and hidden knowledge

Rethinking how maps are drawn, and how roses are grown.

First Year Global students in Ecuador

First Year Global program begins in Ecuador

Students in the inaugural First Year Global program studied Ecuador in January and now they're experiencing the country and culture.