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Boelens relocating families from Ukraine to Iowa
When Augustana business faculty member Angela Boelens ran out of space to sponsor Ukrainian families, she started a not-for-profit, IA NICE. So far, IA NICE has brought 18 families to Iowa, and their communities welcome their impact.
First APEP student earns diploma
Augustana celebrated nearly 500 graduates in May at commencement, including David Staples — the college's first graduate to have benefited from the Augustana Prison Education Program (APEP).
President's message
President Andrea Talentino discusses developments with Bold & Boundless, Augustana's new strategic plan, in this message published in the Summer 2024 issue of the Augustana College Magazine.
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.
Augustana College Magazine Summer 2024
The Summer 2024 issue of the Augustana College Magazine features a message from President Andrea Talentino, a story of dedication from primatologist Lindsay Maess '05, a gallery of photos from commencement, alumni profiles, updates from Viking athletics and more.
LaGow '77 memorial scholarship and departmental gift help music education students excel
Music education was always close to the heart of Michael LaGow '77. He studied music education at Augustana and played flute in the Augustana Symphonic Band. Following his graduation, he continued his passion for music education by teaching flute lessons and playing in local music ensembles. LaGow passed away in 2022, and his love for Augustana music education continued with a surprise estate gift directed to support the music education department.
Augustana students canvassing Port Byron homes for water line inventory
Seventeen Augustana College students will work on the Port Byron canvassing project through Sept. 1. The initiative aligns with the college's strategic plan, which prioritizes engaged learning, maximizing student potential and connecting through partnership.
Memorial giving
Augustana College offers multiple opportunities to commemorate a loved one who passed, whether or not they are an alumnus or just that Augustana held a special place in their heart.
Augustana College, Rivermont Collegiate to sign admissions agreement
The guaranteed admissions agreement applies to Rivermont Collegiate students who have completed at least two years in good standing at the Bettendorf college preparatory school.