While turning in solid performances in the pool this winter, both the Augustana men's and women's swimming and diving teams have also proven worthy in the classroom during the 2018-19 season. Head coach Dan Lloyd's program landed Scholar All-America Team recognition for both the men and the women by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America. The CSCAA named a total of 713 teams to its Scholar All-America list for the fall 2018 semester. The teams represented 460 institutions from across the NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA associations. The CSCAA recognizes teams with Scholar All America Award for achieving a team GPA of 3.00 or higher. The Augustana men earned a 3.24 team GPA, while the women earned a 3.57 team GPA

The "Excellence in the Liberal Arts Award" has been generously gifted by Professor Dan Lee of the Religion Department, and his wife, Ruth Lee. The purpose of this award is to reward excellence in the liberal arts, including student academic achievement, amount of scholarly work done in the liberal arts including the humanities, achievement in co-curricular programs, and leadership and service both on and off-campus. Awards range from $400 to $4000 and may be used for international study or summer programs in the humanities.

Coach David Thompson's Augustana cross country squad has earned All-Academic team honors from the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. The USTFCCCA announced its All-Academic teams and individuals on Thursday. The Vikings were recognized for having a cumulative grade point average of 3.56 across their entire roster. To qualify for the award, a team must compile a minimum GPA of 3.1 on a scale of 4.0 across its entire roster, including all runners who used a season of eligibility. 2018 marks the 13th consecutive season that the Augustana women have been recognized as a USTFCCCA All-Academic team.

While turning in solid performances in the pool this winter, both the Augustana men's and women's swimming and diving teams have also proven worthy in the classroom during the 2018-19 season. Head coach Dan Lloyd's program landed Scholar All-America Team recognition for both the men and the women by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America.

The winners of the Augustana College's Center for the Study of Ethics Essay Contest were recently selected. Cash prizes were awarded to the top three essays judged by an outside evaluator who judged essays on their appropriate use of ethical theories and principles used in clarifying the student's ethical topic of choice.

Augustana students were awarded the Geifman "Response to the Holocaust" Prize. The submissions could take the form of an essay, research paper, poem, drama, film, artwork, musical composition, or other creative expression. Entries were evaluated by the board of the Augustana Center for the Study of Judaism and Jewish Culture.

The "Excellence in the Liberal Arts Award" has been generously gifted by Professor Dan Lee of the religion department, and his wife, Ruth Lee. The purpose of this award is to reward students' academic achievements, the amount of scholarly work done in the liberal arts including the humanities, achievement in co-curricular programs and leadership and service both on campus and off-campus. Awards range from $400 to $4,000 and may be used for international study or summer programs in the humanities.

Augustana junior Chris Saladin won the 2016-17 Hasselmo Award for Academic Pursuit from Augustana College. The Hasselmo Prize was established by Dr. Nils Hasselmo '57, in recognition of the ways in which his Augustana education both informed and transformed his life and vocational calling. Dr. Hasselmo served as the president of the University of Minnesota from 1988 until his retirement in 1997. From 1998 to 2006, he was president of the Association of American Universities.

The Lincoln Academy of Illinois recently honored outstanding senior college students during the annual Student Laureate Convocation, at the Old State Capitol State Historic Site in Springfield. The ceremony recognized a top student from each college and university in Illinois, with Aubrey Waddick, a native of Algonquin, Ill., representing Augustana College.

Augustana senior Abdul Rahman Merhi has been named the 2015 recipient of the SCA Glenn T. Seaborg Science Scholarship. This scholarship includes participation in the Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar, which is a prestigious conference that draws together 25 of the most outstanding young scientists from around the globe.

Augustana junior Brandon Wills won the 2015-16 Hasselmo Award for Academic Pursuit from Augustana College. The Hasselmo Prize was established by Dr. Nils Hasselmo '57, in recognition of the ways in which his Augustana education both informed and transformed his life and vocational calling. Dr. Hasselmo served as the president of the University of Minnesota from 1988 until his retirement in 1997. From 1998 to 2006, he was president of the Association of American Universities.

Augustana College recognizes graduating seniors at the eleventh annual Honors Convocation.

Winners of Augustana College's Five Faith Commitments essay contest were announced. The Five Faith Commitments represent Augustana College's commitment to honor its roots as the college of the Augustana Lutheran Church, but in a way that meets today's students where they are.

Augustana College awarded six students the 2015 Eddie Mabry Diversity Award. The Eddie Mabry award recognizes academic work by dedicated students who have demonstrated a significant commitment to enhancing multicultural awareness at Augustana. Submissions included works that explore issues related to diversity and multiculturalism such as social class, culture, race/ethnicity, sex/gender, sexuality, disability and religion.

The Center for the Study of Judaism and Jewish Culture is pleased to announce the recipients of this year's annual Geifman "Responses to the Holocaust" Prize.

The Augustana Center for the Study of Ethics is pleased to announce the winners of the Tenth Annual Ethics Essay Contest.

Geography senior, Lorraine Stamberger recently received the Glenda Laws Undergraduate Paper Award from the Association of American Geographers.

Two Augustana students won national awards for their creative writing entries in the 2014 Suffolk County Community College's (SCCC) Creative Writing Festival.

The Augustana College chapter of Phi Beta Kappa has elected 57 senior students to membership. Phi Beta Kappa is the nation's oldest and most widely known academic honor society. Membership is granted upon reflection of outstanding academic achievement and the high opinions the faculty have of the awarded seniors.

Augustana junior Mark Hoffmann has been named a Rossing Physics Scholar for 2013-2014. Hoffmann is a native of Lansing, Ill., majoring in pre-medicine and engineering physics, and he receives a $10,000 award with this honor.

Six individuals were honored by Augustana College, Rock Island, Ill., at the college's annual alumni association awards banquet on May 19, 2012. Individuals from your area receiving an award include:

Six individuals were honored by Augustana College, Rock Island, Ill., at the college's annual alumni association awards banquet on May 19, 2012. Individuals from your area receiving an award include:

Two Augustana College seniors were honored with an award from the national organization, Sigma Alpha Iota. Samantha Tyner received the Scholastic Award and Veronica Smith received the Collegiate Honor Award. One of the students is from your area:

Augustana College's student-run newspaper, the Augustana Observer, won 14 awards at the annual Illinois College Press Association (ICPA) conference held recently in Chicago. The publication received third place in general excellence and set an Augustana record by receiving six first-place journalism awards. Among the students honored:

Augustana College's student-run newspaper, the Augustana Observer, won 14 awards at the annual Illinois College Press Association (ICPA) conference held recently in Chicago. The publication received third place in general excellence and set an Augustana record by receiving six first-place journalism awards. Among the students honored:

85 Augustana students were honored recently at the Recognition of Student Honors Program. The annual ceremony highlights exceptional students from various academic departments through scholarships and awards. The following students given awards are from your area:

85 Augustana students were honored recently at the Recognition of Student Honors Program. The annual ceremony highlights exceptional students from various academic departments through scholarships and awards. The following students given awards are from your area:

85 Augustana students were honored recently at the Recognition of Student Honors Program. The annual ceremony highlights exceptional students from various academic departments through scholarships and awards. The following students given awards are from your area:

Recent graduate Katie McCarthy received the Ralph Waldo Hansen Excellence in Psychology Award to commend her academic accomplishments and outstanding research in language and cognitive science. This scholarship, which is awarded by the psychology faculty, recognizes two exceptional psychology students each year who are enrolled in a psychology graduate program. McCarthy will attend the UIC to pursue her PhD in cognitive psychology. She appreciates how the psychology department has prepared her for graduate school and the working world. "The faculty and staff of the psychology department are what make the department so great. They are down-to-earth, approachable and personally invested in the success of their students," she said. Students bound for graduate school, like McCarthy, are the majority in the Augustana psychology department. Dr. Jayne Rose, professor and department chair, is proud of how Augustana prepares its students for demanding graduate programs. "We provide students with multiple opportunities to gain experience in clinical and research settings," said Dr. Rose. "This research gives students the opportunity to explore different areas and strengthen their graduate school application." McCarthy graduated in May with a double major in psychology and theater arts. She is the daughter of Robert and Marie McCarthy from Villa Park, Illinois and attended Willowbrook High School. At Augustana, she sang in collegiate choir and was the co-artistic director of Augustana's theater group, Electric Theatre Unplugged. She also served as the secretary of Psi Chi National Honors Society in Psychology. Dr. Ralph Waldo Hansen was a psychology professor at Augustana from 1961-1993. He organized and directed the Student Counseling Service at Augustana and was the psychology department chair from 1964-1976. Hansen passed away in 2004 and is remembered at Augustana for his love of teaching and counseling.

Jim Clinton received the 2009 Augustana College Outstanding Psychology Senior award. The award recognizes a student's extraordinary commitment to excellence in psychology and is given to just one graduating senior each year. Clinton was selected by the faculty because of his high academic achievement and involvement in research within the psychology department. Clinton began working for Dr. Ian Harrington, professor of psychology, during his sophomore year and developed his own study during his senior year with the guidance of psychology professor Dr. Daniel Corts. He presented his findings at multiple regional research conferences, including the Tri-State Undergraduate Psychology Conference and the MidBrains Undergraduate Neuroscience Conference. For Dr. Harrington, Clinton was an easy selection as this year's outstanding psychology major. "What set Jim apart from his peers was the extent to which he became engaged in his education, particularly the extent to which he became enthusiastic about research. Jim was a true pleasure to work with and I expect nothing but continued success as he moves on to graduate school," he said. Clinton appreciates all that the psychology faculty has done for him both inside and outside the classroom. "I've never seen a more cohesive faculty that genuinely cares so much for the well-being of students. They have given me so many opportunities, ranging from traveling to research conferences to sharing a meal at their dinner table," he said. Clinton graduated with a double major in psychology and biology this May. He is the son of James and Arlene Clinton from Gurnee, Illinois, and a graduate of Carmel Catholic High School. At Augustana, he was an ambassador in the admissions office, an executive for the student programming organization, the fall president of his fraternity Delta Omega Nu and the social chair on the Greek Council Executive Board. Next year, he will attend Illinois State University to pursue a master's degree in cognitive behavioral sciences. In addition to the Outstanding Psychology Senior Award, Clinton was granted the Ralph Waldo Hansen Excellence in Psychology Award, which provides a scholarship each year to two Augustana seniors pursuing the study of psychology. He was also inducted into the prestigious Psi Chi National Honors Society in Psychology.