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 Niah Tyler interning in New Mexico
Augustana College's Niah Tyler, of Silvis, Ill., is interning this summer with a geophysical research program in New Mexico.
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Jun 16
Two Augustana graduates recognized by Rock Island Rotary
The Rock Island Rotary recogized Jessica Mangers and Alex Mortenson with 2023 academic achievement awards.
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Jun 15
Augustana College's Makayla Palm interning with paleontology research program
Augustana College's Makayla Palm is interning in Utah with the Burpee Museum of National History with the museum's vertebrate paleontology research program.
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Jun 15
Augustana's Emily Martin interning with Northwest Youth Conservation Corps
Emily Martin, a geology and enviornmental studies double major, is interning with Northwest Youth Conservation Corps to contirubte to conservation projects around Washington state and northern parts of Oregon.
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Jun 15
Augustana's Linnea Tabaka nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College 2023 graduate Linnea Tabaka, a communication sciences and disorders (CSD) and Spanish for professional use major from Monroe, 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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Jun 14
Augustana's Nate Sammer nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College 2023 graduate Nate Sammer, a business administration - management and finance major from Le Roy, 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 14
Augustana's Isabelle Jordan nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College 2023 graduate Isabelle Jordan, an English education major from Lake Zurich, 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 14
Augustana's Claire Bess nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College 2023 graduate Claire Bess, a geography and sociology and anthropology double major from Springfield, 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 14
Augustana students named Esports Academic Honorees
Ten Augustana College students were recognized by the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) as Esports Academic Honorees for the Spring 2023 semester.
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Jun 14
Augustana's Stephanie Carreno nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College 2023 graduate Stephania Carreno, a history major from Carpentersville, 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 14
Augustana's Abigail Johnson nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College 2023 graduate Abigail Johnson, a french education major from Rockford, 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 14
Augustana's Claudia Vallejo nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College 2023 graduate Claudia Vallejo, a geography major from Oswego, 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 13
Augustana's Zach Gooding nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College 2023 graduate Zach Gooding, a data analytics and business administration (marketing and management) double major from Westmont, 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 13
Augustana's Emily Luming nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College 2023 graduate Emily Luming, a communication sciences and disorders (CSD) and Spanish for professional use double major from New Lenox, 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 13
Augustana's Isaiah Valentine nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College 2023 graduate Isaiah Valentine, a neuroscience and philosophy double major from Cincinnati, Ohio, 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 13
Augustana's Alison Lawrence nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College 2023 graduate Alison Lawrence, a pre-med and women, gender and sexuality studies double major from Roscoe, 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 13
Augustana's Kathryn Benshish nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College 2023 graduate Kathryn Benshish, a psychology; and sociology and anthropology double major from South 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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Jun 8
Augustana's Josh Van Essen nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Josh Van Essen, an applied mathematics and psychology double 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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Jun 8
Students inducted to Augustana's Phi Beta Kappa
Forty-eight students at Augustana College, in Rock Island, Ill., recently were inducted nto the college's Phi Beta Kappa chapter. This national academic honor society recognizes scholarly achievement, character, integrity, and independence of mind. Members are elected by faculty. Election is less a reward for past success than a recognition of exceptional promise for future growth and achievement.
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May 31
Augustana College announces 2023 commencement participants
Augustana College recognized 624 students at the college's 163rd commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 27. The Class of 2023 is the most diverse class in Augustana's 163-year history, with graduates hailing from 20 countries including the United States and 24 U.S. states.
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May 30
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 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 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 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