
Trio repeats as athletic/academic champs
Three student-athletes remain on top in their sport and studies — Charlotte Frere ’26, Charlotte Newport ’25 and Ocean Akau ’25. All three are repeat Academic All-American honorees, a feat achieved by only a few Vikings through the years.

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.
Clothesline Project
To kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Office of Sexual Assault Prevention Education will invite students, faculty and staff to come to the Olin Center 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and make T-shirts to acknowledge victims and survivors of domestic violence.

Mapping coral reefs to study and help a critical ecosystem
Community-based learning on a large scale: Augustana geology students travel with faculty to the Caribbean island of Bonaire to research environmental change in coral reefs.

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.

Teagle Foundation awards $225,000 grant to Augustana
A Cornerstone: Learning for Living implementation grant from The Teagle Foundation builds on progress the college is making to redesign its general education curriculum. The end goal is to create a cohesive, engaging experience for students — from their first year on campus and into their lives beyond college.
'Wayfinding' art exhibit opening reception
From Aug. 14 to Oct. 3, 2025, Quad City Arts will present ceramic sculpture by Lori Roderick, Augustana's associate vice president of development; woven tapestries by Rowen Schussheim, professor emerita of art; and abstract paintings by Zaiga Minka Thorson.
Blessing of the Graduates: A Baccalaureate
The Blessing of the Graduates: A Baccalaureate is a service for graduates.
Graduates are invited to wear their caps and gowns and sit with their families and friends.
Senior Departmental Honors Convocation
This event honors students selected for special honors awarded by the various academic and administrative departments on campus. Honorees will receive an invitation from Academic Affairs. Family and friends are welcome to attend. No tickets are required.