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Melinda Pavek '92

Melinda Pavek '92: Connecting from halfway across the globe

“Opening minds to different perspectives and new ideas, and teaching people how to think for themselves and work within a community is the most important work of an educational institution, and Augie did that very well for me.”  

That is the fundamental motivation behind Melinda Pavek’s philanthropy.

Pavek graduated in 1992 and made her first gift to Augustana during her senior year. She’s given every year since.

Ways to give to Augustana College

There are several ways to support Augustana College and affordable liberal arts education for students.

College joins national celebration of 'First-Gen' students

National First-Generation College Student Day Nov. 8 celebrates students who will be the first generation in their family to graduate from college.

Academic skills workshops for students

Students who would like to improve their study skills are invited to any of these free workshops.

Augustana Business Plan Competition

$10,000 Business Plan Competition open for 2025

The ninth annual Augustana College Business Plan Competition invites teams or individual students to present their ideas to a panel of business professionals.