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Steve Wehling selected as Augustana College civil rights director, chief Title IX coordinator
Augustana College announces the selection of Steve Wehling to serve as civil rights director and chief Title IX coordinator. Wehling will oversee the college's civil rights policies and lead initiatives to foster a more inclusive campus.
Augustana, Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences finalize 2+2 direct-entry program
Students interested in Augustana College and Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences' 2+2 direct-entry nursing program have until Jan. 15 to apply for fall 2025 acceptance.
Why Leo Kopplin '28 applied early
Although Kopplin had been around Augustana’s campus throughout his life, each official visit offered something new and exciting.
Augustana hosting spring bi-state physics teachers conference
The bi-state event will include public lectures, plenary sessions, college student research talks and local community features.
Augustana ranked No. 1 for 'going above and beyond'
Augustana has received the School’s Choice Award for Outstanding University Partner from the Cristo Rey Network, a national network of 40 Catholic, career-focused, college preparatory schools.
2024 Hispanic Film Festival begins Oct. 30
Augustana College will sponsor its 28th annual Hispanic Film Festival on Wednesdays, Oct. 30-Nov. 20.
Festival of Sankta Lucia set for Dec. 2
Augustana's annual celebration of the Festival of Sankta Lucia on Dec. 2, 2024, will commemorate the holiday with traditional Scandinavian Christmas carols, lessons and poetry.
Public invited to lecture by Swedish-American scholar Dag Blanck
Swedish-American scholar Dag Blanck will share insights about the intense Swedish interest in the United States election at his Oct. 30 lecture.
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Dr. Dannagal Young discusses misinformation and political identity
In her talk, Dr. Young explored how our mediated political world fuels "us versus them" dynamics in ways that reinforce and distill these identities, keeping our demand for identity-reinforcing falsehoods high.
Why Makena Biltoft '28 applied early
For Makena Biltoft, Augustana offered the perfect blend of academic support, community, affordability and the opportunity to play volleyball — but it was the people who made her certain that Augustana was the best fit.
Symposium Day brings big ideas to campus
Augustana's fall Symposium Day 2024 invited big ideas from any and all disciplines, welcoming presentations from students, faculty and staff, and distinguished guests — including keynote speaker Dr. Roosevelt Montás from Columbia University and Dr. Chris Hedlin '11 from the University of Notre Dame.
Homecoming and Family Weekend 2024 in photos
Nearly 2,000 alumni, friends of the college, students and families gathered on campus Oct. 4-6 for Homecoming and Family Weekend. Bingo was a hot ticket for alumni of the last 10 years, and the fall picnic and QuadFest connected Vikings and guests of all ages. Here's a look at the weekend festivities.
Transferring success, from community college to the Augustana community
For transfer students nationwide, the struggle is real. Not at Augustana, who welcomed the greatest number of new transfer students in 20 years this fall.
A look at Augustana's faculty-in-residence program
Launched in fall 2016, Augustana College's faculty-in-residence program gives professors the opportunity to live on campus and offer greater student support. This year, three faculty members are in the program.
