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Augustana College - Rock Island, Illinois

Augustana is a selective, private liberal arts and sciences college, founded in 1860.

Lindsay Maess '05

The call Lindsay Maess '05 had to take

Despite medical complications from a severe malaria infection she survived several years ago, Lindsay Maess '05 has returned to Nigeria to care for two chimpanzee infants and a gorilla infant that were rescued from traffickers.

Coach Paul Olsen

For Ols, the goal was always the journey

Paul Olsen will retire this June after being the head men’s cross country coach at Augustana since 1966, and the head track and field coach since 1969.

Ashanti Chatman
More Than I Imagined Ashanti Chatman
“I have so many families here that I know I can always return to.”
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Hannah Johnson
More Than I Imagined Hannah Johnson
“I was surprised by how invested faculty are in your well-being.”
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Amanda Gravelle
More Than I Imagined Amanda Gravelle
“I've loved living in a walkable community, surrounded by people with similar values but differing perspectives.”
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Ellie Reckamp
More Than I Imagined Ellie Reckamp
“While Augie is a small school, it lacks nothing in extracurriculars as compared to big schools.”
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Fernanda Rubi
More Than I Imagined Fernanda Rubi
“I never imagined I would have the chance to conduct research in Europe without worrying about the financial burden.”
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Jack McCurdy
More Than I Imagined Jack McCurdy
“I quickly realized how special this place is.”
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Attendance guidance for students

Your success at Augustana is closely tied to your regular attendance in class. Here’s why showing up is crucial and how the attendance policy impacts your academic journey.