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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

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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

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Augustana College students present at Moline Public Library's Fossil Day

Eight Augustana College geology majors presented earth science concepts on Oct. 11 at Moline Public Library's Fossil Day Program.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Nov 21

Augustana College students present 'Nine"

More than 35 Augutsana College students worked on the production of the area premiere of "Nine," Nov. 16-19, directed by Shelley Cooper, associate professor of theatre arts. "Nine" is presented at the Brunner Theatre Center Main Stage.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2023 Nov 20

Augustana College 2023-2024 student government

More than 40 Augustana College students will serve on the college's Student Government Association (SGA) for the 2023-2024 academic year.
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Student Government - 2023 Nov 17

19 Augustana students earn SCUBA certification

Nineteen Augustana College students recently completed SCUBA certification, with many planning to put their new skills to work during a Janaury Geology course in the Caribbean, diving in the topical waters and reefs of Bonaire.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Oct 25

Augustana public health students host focus groups

Thirty Augustana College students hosted public health focus groups at the school's fall Symposium Day, Oct. 11.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Oct 24

Twelve Augustana students named ALIVE fellows

Twelve Augustana College students have been selected as ALIVE fellows for the 2023-2024 year. ALIVE, Augustana Leaders in Vocational Exploration, is a residential program that provides weekly discussions prompting fellows to discuss life-long work and live-giving relationships to which they feel called.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Oct 9

Senior Alexander Tosetti awarded Sikich Visionary Scholarship

Alexander Tosetti, a senior accounting and business administration major, plans to become a certified public accountant.
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Scholarship - 2023 Aug 8

Augustana student research assistants canvas neighborhoods for lead drinking water pipes survey

Student research assistants were joined by President Andrea Talentino and Dr. Dianna Shandy for a morning of knocking on doors in Rock Island to encourage residents to report the material of their water service lines.
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Internship - 2023 Aug 4

Vikings football players lend a hand to water line inventory project

More than 100 Augustana Vikings football players took a break from practice to assist the water line inventory project.
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Community Service - 2023 Aug 25

Augustana's Brett Kuras interning in Communication and Marketing

Augustana College senior Brett Kuras is interning this summer with the college's Office of Communication and Marketing Department.
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Internship - 2023 Jul 24

Augustana College students research endangered species in the African bush

Three Augustana College students researched the painted dog species this summer in Zimbabwe. Offered through Augustana's CORE office, the internship aligned perfectly with what the students want to pursue in the future - wildlife conservation and rehabilitation, and wildlife medicine.
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Internship - 2023 Jul 14

Augustana College's spring semester Dean's List

Augustana College announced more than 1,000 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2022-23 spring semester. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.
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Dean's List - 2023 Jul 12

Augustana's Madeleine Lange nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series

Augustana College 2023 graduate Madeleine Lange, a sociology and anthropology double major from Cascade, 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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Academic Award - 2023 Jun 28

Augustana's Abigail Larson nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series

Augustana College 2023 graduate Abigail Larson, a religion and multimedia journalism and mass communication double major from Lisbon, 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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Academic Award - 2023 Jun 28

Augustana's Ben Grafe nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series

Augustana College 2023 graduate Ben Grafe, a communication studies and political science double major from Deerfield, 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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Academic Award - 2023 Jun 28

Augustana's Hannah Weber nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series

Augustana College 2023 graduate Hannah Weber, a geography and English 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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Academic Award - 2023 Jun 28

Augustana's Gareth Kent nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series

Augustana College 2023 graduate Gareth Kent, an English education major from Ottawa, 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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Academic Award - 2023 Jun 28

Augustana's Nishal Weems nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series

Augustana College 2023 graduate Nishal Weems, a history major from Mt. Carroll, 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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Academic Award - 2023 Jun 28

Augustana's Maja Johnson nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series

Augustana College 2023 graduate Maja Johnson, a Scandinavian studies and history double major from Stillman Valley, 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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Academic Award - 2023 Jun 28

Augustana's Titus Jilderda nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series

Augustana College 2023 graduate Titus Jilderda, a theatre arts (performance) and communication studies double major from Mt. Carroll, 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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Academic Award - 2023 Jun 28

Augustana's Mary Clare Koebel nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series

Augustana College 2023 graduate Mary Clare Koebel, a neuroscience major from Geneva, 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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Academic Award - 2023 Jun 28

Augustana's Maeve Sheridan nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series

Augustana College 2023 graduate Maeve Sheridan, an accounting and business administration - finance 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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Academic Award - 2023 Jun 28

Augustana's Kylie Jozwik nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series

Augustana College 2023 graduate Kylie Jozwik, a biology major from Lindenhurst, 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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Academic Award - 2023 Jun 28

Augustana's Peyton Heisch nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series

Augustana College 2023 graduate Peyton Heisch, an environmental studies major from Illinois City, 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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Academic Award - 2023 Jun 28

Augustana's Madelyn McGraw nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series

Augustana College 2023 graduate Madelyn McGraw, an Asian studies and mathematics double 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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Academic Award - 2023 Jun 28

Augustana's Lindsey Edwards nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series

Augustana College 2023 graduate Lindsey Edwards, a biology (pre-veterinary medicine) and theatre arts double major from Kewanee, 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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Academic Award - 2023 Jun 28

Augustana's Molly Fank nominated for 'More than I Imagined' series

Augustana College 2023 graduate Molly Fank, a sociology and anthropology, Spanish, pre-law program triple major from Wheaton, 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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Academic Award - 2023 Jun 28

Augustana students assisting with water service line inventory

Eleven Augustana College student research assistants are assisting with the inventory of water service lines in the city of Rock Island, Ill.
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Internship - 2023 Jun 22

Augustana students recognized by Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program

Augustana's Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program recognized students with the 2023 Audre Lorde Prize and department awards. The awards are named in honor of Audre Lorde (1934-1992), an intersectional feminist writer and civil rights activist who wrote the foundational text "Sister Outsider" (1984). Awards are given annually.
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Academic Award - 2023 Jun 22

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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Internship - 2023 Jun 16
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