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Augustana awarded fifth HEED recognition for diversity excellence
INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine's Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. This is the fifth time the college has earned this national recognition.
Frieze Lectures to examine democracy beginning Oct. 24
This year's Frieze Lectures, a partnership between the Rock Island Public Library and the faculty of Augustana College, will include four presentations related to "Democracy in America." The series will wrap up shortly after the Nov. 5 general election, in which voters will elect the President, 34 U.S. Senators and all 435 Members of Congress.
Planetarium and geology museum to host Nov. 9 open house
Augustana's John Deere Planetarium and Fryxell Geology Museum host a free open house on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, from 7-8:30 p.m., including indoor and outdoor programs led by planetarium director Dr. Lee Carkner.
Augustana awarded $105,000 to launch business-liberal arts scholars program
Augustana will enroll students in its inaugural Business Education Steeped in the Liberal Arts (BESLA) cohort in fall 2025. Business administration majors enrolling in BESLA will pursue a second major or minor in the traditional liberal arts.
Gwaltney ’84 elected to Augustana’s Board of Trustees
Augustana announces the election of Brent Gwaltney ’84 to the college’s Board of Trustees. Gwaltney has spent the majority of his three-decade career involved in the management, construction, operation, and financing of world-scale petrochemical facilities.
Alumni and families to celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend
Thousands will gather on campus this weekend, Oct. 4-6, for Augustana’s Homecoming/Family Weekend. Reunion dinners and gatherings; bingo for graduates of the last decade; music recitals and concerts; open houses; a picnic on the Quad; and family programming are planned.
Toasting the 2024 class of Forty Under 40
More than 400 attended the event hosted by the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal. Among this year’s honorees were Augustana alumni: Jacob Bobbitt ’09, Avery Pearl '18, Angie Sharp '08 and Lucie Van Hecke '10.
Why Maggie Tracy '28 applied Early Decision
Though the idea of committing early can be scary, Maggie Tracy '28 from Champaign, Ill., said the moment she stepped foot on campus, she knew.
When your boss is running for president
Think you’re busy? You’re probably not as busy as Alicia Oken ‘13. She is the social media platforms director for the Democratic National Committee, part of a team creating “one of the most inventive and irreverent get-out-the-vote strategies in modern politics,” according to The Washington Post.
New financial aid program making Augustana Possible for students
Augustana Possible, the college’s new financial aid program, is doing exactly what its name suggests. Since being launched two years ago, it has made Augustana accessible to 339 high-achieving students from families with high financial need.
Augustana's inaugural Culture Houses Block Party unites campus in celebration of diversity
Augustana College's first-ever Culture Houses Block Party, held Sept. 18, brought together students, faculty and staff for a vibrant celebration of diversity and culture.
Summer internships immerse students in community
Summer internships are a key stepping stone for Augustana students, providing them with invaluable real-world experience and insights into their chosen fields.
Students engage passions in summer research projects
At Augustana College, summer isn't just a break from classes — it's a perfect time for cutting-edge research and academic exploration.
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Augustana students receive prestigious Gilman awards for study away
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships awards up to $5,000 for up to one academic year of undergraduate study abroad. Funds are designated for eligible study abroad program costs, including expenses related to tuition, housing and meals, travel visas and passports, local transportation costs and required immunizations.
