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Dr. Gauri A. Pitale selected as Augustana’s vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion
Dr. Gauri A. Pitale, an accomplished educator with extensive experience in DEI programming and advising student clubs and organizations, will join the college Feb. 29 to lead Augustana’s Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Augustana swears in Officer Braden Frazelle
Officer Braden Frazelle began serving the college as a public safety officer in March 2022. He was sworn in Jan. 9 at the Hamann Concert Hall.
Shrikhande's dream of becoming a doctor 'actually happening' at Augustana
When making her college decision, 20-year-old Davenport native Maitreyi Shrikhande '26 strictly weighed academics and athletics.
Community invited to ‘Called to Love’ MLK event
The free event features keynote speaker Dr. Reggie Williams and student performances, including step group Heavy Steppas.
Bergren adds fourth generation to family's Augustana legacy
Despite being a fourth-generation Viking, Erik Bergren '25 said he didn't feel pressured to choose Augustana. In an interview with the Quad-City Times, the economics and public health double major talks about his college experience.
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Christmas at Augustana, other holiday events planned
Augustana College celebrates the season with several events and performances open to the public.
Augustana’s Augustana Physics and Engineering Society receives honor
The honor recognizes Augustana’s chapter as a top-tier student-led physical sciences organization. This distinction is earned by less than 15% of top chapters nationally. The chapter has been advised by Dr. Cecilia Vogel since 1993.
Wall Street Journal ranks Augustana No. 9 among best liberal arts schools in the Midwest
The ranking focuses on student outcomes, the learning environment and diversity.
Augustana announces leadership change for men's basketball program
Director of Athletics Michael Zapolski names Assistant Coach Jordan Delp Acting Head Coach
Dr. Frank receives $397K grant from National Science Foundation
The new NSF grant builds on the success of the MoNA Collaboration to involve undergraduate students in research over the years, resulting in numerous publications and presentations by students.
2023 in review: Bergendoff renovations, Japan tour, and Slough draining and restoration
2023 marked a return for our music students traveling internationally, with a transformative band trip to Japan. We saw several campus improvements, including the Bergendoff and Sorensen renovations, and broke ground on the Lincoln Park tennis complex. Another in-progress improvement includes the draining and restoration of the Slough.
Graphic designer works his way up
Armed with a degree in graphic design, Shavaun Grant ‘16 returned home to the Chicago area after graduation and found plenty of opportunities. He recently was promoted to senior graphic designer, photographer and project manager at Sol-Millennium Medical Group.
Football Vikings celebrate 8 wins plus bowl bid
Augustana’s football team broke loose for an 8-2 run in regular season play and a 7-2 third-place finish in the CCIW, thanks in part to the return of 10 fifth-year players this season.
Alumnae mentor first-year students in new academy
Twenty-nine students of Augustana's Class of 2027 make up the inaugural cohort of the Brenda Barnes Leader-ship Academy. Alumnae will help these students develop leadership skills, inspired by the life of Brenda Czajka '75 Barnes.