Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. Augustana is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study abroad, an internship or research with a professor. Current students and alumni include 165 Academic All-Americans, two Nobel laureates, 13 college presidents and other distinguished leaders. The college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world’s most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States. www.augustana.edu
(see more)Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. Augustana is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study abroad, an internship or research with a professor. Current students and alumni include 165 Academic All-Americans, two Nobel laureates, 13 college presidents and other distinguished leaders. The college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world’s most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States. www.augustana.edu
Augustana's Mary Emory nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Mary Emory, an elementary education major from Aurora, Ill. was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.
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Jun 8
Augustana College inducts 29 to Brenda Barnes Leadership Academy
Augustana College admits 29 first-year female students enrolling at Augustana College in fall 2023 to the Brenda Barnes Leadership Academy.
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May 25
Augustana's Diego Andon nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Diego Andon, a sociology and anthropology double major from San Antonio, Texas, was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.
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May 22
Augustana's Evan Juarez nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Evan Juarez, an International business and French double major from Moline, Ill., was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.
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May 22
Augustana's Sofia Briggs nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Sofia Briggs, an applied mathematics major from Fort Collins, Colo., was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.
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May 12
Augustana's Elizabeth Sloan nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Elizabeth Sloan, a computer science major from Rock Island, lll., was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.
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May 12
Augustana's Rachel Heikkinen nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Rachel Heikkinen, a pure mathematics, general music, Spanish triple major from Palatine, Ill., was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.
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May 11
Augustana's Joyce Matanguihan nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Joyce Matanguihan, an elementary education major from Skokie, Ill., was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.
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May 11
Augustana's Zach Bohrer nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Zach Bohrer, a Spanish and communication studies double major from Elgin, Ill., was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.
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May 12
Augustana's Joe Marcucci nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Joe Marcucci, a political science and economics double major from Arlington Heights, Ill., was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.
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May 11
Augustana's Kate Martino nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Kate Martino, a data analytics, business administration - management, business administration - management information systems major from New Berlin, Wis., was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.
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May 11
Augustana's Briana Kunstman nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Briana Kunstman, a psychology and women, gender, and sexuality studies double major from Saint Charles, Ill., was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.
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May 10
Augustana's Sarah Elrod nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Sarah Elrod, a music education (instrumental) major from Aurora, Colo., was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.
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May 10
Augustana's Alison Lawrence wins first-place prize at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research
Augustana College senior Alison Lawrence, a biology and women, gender, and sexuality studies double major from Roscoe, Ill., was the first place finisher in the April 12 WiSys Quick Pitch competition in the Social Sciences and Humanities category at the 2023 National Conference of Undergraduate Research, held at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
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May 9
Augustana's Blake Traylor nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Blake Traylor, an English, Spanish and creative writing triple major from Naperville, Ill., was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.
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May 8
Augustana's Evelyn Nelson nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Evelyn Nelson, a communication studies, philosophy and French triple major from Des Moines, Iowa, was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.
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May 8
Augustana's Justin Vollmuth nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Justin Vollmuth, a mathematics for secondary education double major from Romeoville, Ill., was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.
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May 5
Augustana's Lauren Pillion nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Lauren Pillion, a biology and environmental studies double major from Ladd, Ill., was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.
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May 5
Augustana's Iratze Aceves wins Rudolph Masciantonio Diversity Award
Augustana College sophomore Iratze Aceves, a psychology and Classical Studies major from Beardstown, Ill., won the Rudolph Masciantonio Diversity Award from the Classical Association of the Middle West and South.
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Apr 28
Augustana students present at Midwestern Psychological Association Conference
Four Augustana College students presented their research with Dr. Rupa Gordon at the Midwestern Psychological Association Conference in Chicago. Posters from 13 Augustana psychology and neuroscience students were on display at the event.
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Apr 26
Augustana's Riley Scranton nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Riley Scranton, an art history and theatre arts double major from Quincy, Ill., was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.
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May 5
Augustana's Rachel Pariso nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Rachel Pariso, an accounting, business administration-finance, business administration-management triple major from Schaumburg, Ill., was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.
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Apr 25
Augustana's Ella Aldridge nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Ella Aldridge, a communication sciences and disorders major from Fulton, Ill., was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.
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Apr 25
Augustana's Jared Reiling nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Jared Reiling, a mathematics and music-piano performance double major from Crystal Lake, Ill., was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.
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Apr 25
Augustana's Melanie Wiegmann nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Melanie Wiegmann, a communication sciences and disorders major from DeForest, Wis., was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.
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Apr 25
Augustana's Gwendolyn Flannery nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Gwendolyn Flannery, a biology (pre-nursing program) and public health double major from Washington, Iowa, was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.
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Apr 24
Augustana's Margaret Lukas nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Margaret Lukas, a neuroscience and biology (pre-physician assistant program) double major from Mundelein, Ill., was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.
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Apr 24
Augustana's Tom Liesz nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Tom Liesz, a communication studies major from Chicago, Ill., was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.
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Apr 24
Augustana's Carly Davis nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Carly Davis, an English, art and creative writing triple major from Milton, Wis., was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.
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Apr 21
Augustana's Joseph McCoy nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Joseph McCoy, a multimedia journalism and mass communication major from Oak Park, Ill., was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.
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Apr 14