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 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 College's Jimmy Vercoe wins Augie Abroad photo contest
Augustana College junior Jimmy Vercoe, a geology major from Carol Stream, Ill., is the grand prize winner for the 2022-2023 Augie Abroad photo contest.
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 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 students perform Maurice Durufle's "Requiem, Op. 9"
The Augustana Oratorio Society, Augustana Choir, Augustana Choral Artists and Augustana Symphony Orchestra are joining together to perform Maurice Durufle's "Requiem, Op. 9" and other choral works. The performance is May 7 at 3 p.m. in Centennial Hall, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island.
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'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 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 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 students to perform in "Amahl and the Night Visitors"
The Augustana Opera program will perform "Amahl and the Night Visitors" on April 21 and 23 in the Brunner Theatre at Augustana College. The performance will be directed by Dr. Patrick McNally, assistant professor of music and director of opera.
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
Augustana's Alison Ogden nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Alison Ogden, an accounting, data analytics and art history triple major from Silvis, 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
Augustana's Henry Webb nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Henry Webb, a physics and Classics 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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Apr 14
Augustana's Rebecca Smuck nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Rebecca Smuck, a communication sciences and disorders and psychology double major from Thousand Oaks, Calif., 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
Augustana's Paul Huber nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Paul Huber, a secondary education history 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 11
Augustana's Gabriela Loiz nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Gabriela Loiz, a biology and Spanish for professional use double major from Davenport, Ia., 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 11
Augustana's Erica Smith nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Erica Smith, a secondary math education and mathematics double major from Bartlett, 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 11
Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble to Tour Midwest
Augustana's Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Michael Zemek, will embark on a performance tour April 14-16 in Missouri and Iowa. They will also perform selections from their tour on April 29 on campus.
Augustana students selected for Texas Medical Center Internship
A group of 11 Augustana College juniors have been selected for the Texas Medical Center Summer Research Internship Program. The students were selected to take part in the paid, full-time, 10-week experience at the Texas Medical Center in Houston this summer.
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Apr 6
Augustana's Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble to tour Missouri and Iowa
Augustana's Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Michael Zemek will embark on a performance tour April 14-16 in Missouri and Iowa.
Augustana's John Le nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Casey Cromp, an instrumental music education major from Braidwood, 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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Mar 29
Augustana's John Le nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior John Le, a political science and philosophy double major from Batavia, 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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Mar 29
Augustana's Claire Kim nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series
Augustana College senior Claire Kim, a multimedia journalism and mass communication 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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Mar 29