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Video: Ben Ryan named Academic All-American
No Augustana men's basketball player has started more games than senior Ben Ryan. He's also a biochemistry major with a 3.54 GPA, which helped earn him recognition as the Vikings' 161st Academic All-American.
Transportation services
In addition to local service, bus transportation to Chicago, Iowa City, Des Moines and Omaha is available.
“I have come to value the notion that everything is connected and how we can see so many different disciplines intersecting with one another.”Read More
On-campus housing requirement exemption
Students can request an exemption from the on-campus housing requirement if they live at home with a parent or guardian, or if they will be older than 22 years of age before the beginning of the fall term.
Video: Bancks' dreams of composition came early
Jacob Bancks, a composer and Augustana assistant professor of music, talks about the roots of his interest in making music. His "Dream Variations" will premiered by the Quad City Symphony Orchestra this weekend.
Augustana's Olof Cervin left mark as architect
The work of architect Olof Cervin, Augustana Class of 1887, can be seen in many places in the Rock Island.
Faculty members keep athletes on track
Augustana’s faculty mentorship program bridges academics and athletics, creating new learning opportunities for students and also professors. Nearly 45 faculty mentors work with the varsity teams.
What's the deal with those adult coloring classes?
Rowen Schussheim, chair of the art department at Augustana College, isn’t surprised by the trend toward adult coloring events, which she says have “exploded” over the past year or so. She uses the books as inspiration in her drawing classes. “We all have a natural craving to be expressive and creative,” she said. “Everyone likes to doodle, but we don’t always have an excuse to do that.”