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Class of 2026's top majors? Computer science, business, biology
Meet the Class of 2026: most popular names, most popular home states and countries — and how many have parents (Augustana grads) who work on campus.
College sets fundraising record; endowment passes $200M
Augustana College alumni, parents and friends set a fundraising record in the 2021-2022 fiscal year, topping the previous record by about $2 million.
Augustana recognized for STEM program by INSIGHT Into Diversity
An Augustana College mentoring program that partners junior and senior STEM majors with younger classmates from underrepresented groups has won a national award.
College invites community to Chill on the Hill Sept. 25
Augustana College invites the community to Chill on the Hill Sept. 26 with music at the Anderson Pavilion.
How to go from Augustana to Wall Street to your startup
A Midwesterner from Myanmar, 2014 graduate Khant (Robert) Latt has taken a career path of twists and turns to find his American dream.
Augustana announces new program to dramatically expand financial aid?
Augustana College has launched an innovative financial aid program — Augustana Possible — to meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for qualifying newly enrolled students.
Project with city to provide hands-on learning for students?
Augustana President Andrea Talentino announced a partnership between the college and the city of Rock Island to identify lead water service lines as required under a new state law.
Johnson '98 named COO of NFL's Jaguars
Chad Johnson '98 has been named chief operating officer of the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars. During his career, he has worked with several professional sports franchises, including the Miami Marlins, Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning.
Let the games begin — upgraded athletics facilities ready to go
Summer upgrades to athletic facilities already are complete — and it’s only early July.
Alumni find the edge during 'Great Resignation'
Augustana alumni are part of the “Great Resignation” trend, using their education to give them the confidence and insight to make a move.
Class Notes
Alumni share their latest news and photos!
Institute for Leadership and Service renamed to honor retiring President Bahls
An alumnus who created Augustana’s Institute for Leadership and Service in 1998 has increased its endowment and renamed it in honor of retiring President Steve Bahls.
Dawson '20 is new executive director of Genesius Guild
Isabel Dawson '20 is the new executive director of Genesius Guild, a Rock Island community group that has offered free summer theatre for 66 years.
Creating a more inclusive space
A life of exploration for physicist Dr. Karen Andeen ’03 has taken her from Augustana to Antarctica to beyond the Milky Way — and into the depths of cultural change for her field.
