Student-athletes take the Viking spirit to Europe and Costa Rica
Augustana's $2,000 Augie Choice grant opens doors — and borders. With the help of Augie Choice, student-athletes are competing abroad, exploring new cultures and creating memories with teammates. This summer alone: Scotland, Portugal, Spain, Greece, Italy and Costa Rica. Read about five teams' global adventures.
Class Notes
Alumni share their latest news and photos!
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.
Augie Acres at Quad Cities Famers' Market
Come down to the Quad Cities Farmers' Market on Saturday, Aug. 9, to pick up some Augie Acres produce! Augie Acres will be selling produce from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. as part of the 2nd Saturdays on 2nd Avenue event, with live music, games, fitness and refreshments served. Funds raised will be put towards Augie Acres' operational expenses in the fall. This is a great opportunity to support local and learn more about Augie Acres!
Students take on D.C. with alumni support
Four Augustana students spent a week in Washington, D.C., this summer for a career leadership immersion supported by the college’s Bahls Institute for Leadership and Service. The initiative connects students with alumni professionals and introduces them to possible career paths in the nation’s capital.
Vikings test-drive their careers this summer
The best way to get career-ready? Jump in and do the work. Summer internships give students the chance to use classroom lessons in real-world settings. Meet four of the Augustana students who chose to stay local to share their talents and hone their skills for future careers.
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.
Augustana receives $500,000 for student scholarships and financial aid
Augustana will receive $100,000 annually over the next five years from The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation. The money will give current and future Augustana students the needed resources to achieve their educational dreams.
Academic Scholarship Day
Academic Scholarship Days help prospective students and their families learn more about what Augustana College has to offer.
Participate in an Academic Scholarship Day and you could achieve an extra $1,000 grant a year for four years. More than 30 academic departments from 90 majors and other programs will be your hosts.
'Messiah'
Directed by Dr. Jon Hurty, the 200-member Augustana Oratorio Society will perform Handel's masterwork "Messiah" at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2026, in Centennial Hall.
Messiah, the beloved baroque masterpiece that has moved audiences for nearly three centuries with its soaring choruses and profound musical storytelling of hope and redemption, has been performed by the Augustana Oratorio Society since 1881. Musicians of the Augustana Oratorio Society include community members, Augustana students, members of the Augustana Choir, and the Augustana Choral Artists.
More information about the performance can be found here.
Presented through the generous support of Kim and Donna Brunner.
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