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CORE 2023 stats

99% of the surveyed Augustana Class of 2023 said they were in graduate school or employed within six months of graduation.

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Data was collected from students who graduated from Augustana College in Summer 2022, Fall 2022 and Spring 2023. Data was collected through a collaboration between the Offices of Institutional Research and Career Development, and compiled by Laura Kestner-Ricketts, executive director of career and professional development, March 2024.

Sarah Adam

Adam '13 becomes first woman named to the U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Team

The U.S. wheelchair rugby team finished with a silver medal in the 2024 Paralympic Games, losing only to Japan during the week's matches. Sarah Adam '13 was a top scorer for the team, netting 14 points.

Christian Elliott

Elliott '20 brings home Webby Awards for NASA

Christian Elliott '20 recently traveled to New York City for the 28th annual Webby Awards to accept honors for "Suiting up for Space," the April 2023 episode he wrote and produced as an intern for the podcast "NASA's Curious Universe."

Danny Ford in Greece

How to start a dream job right after (or before) graduating from Augustana

Three 2024 grads show what can happen with curiosity, internships, good challenges and support from their Augustana success team.

Ben Castro

Castro ’21 positioned to ‘help be the change in the Illinois Quad Cities’

A project led by Ben Castro ’21 to better understand uneven food access and food insecurities within QC MetroLINK’s service area placed fourth in a national competition. The project is tied to Castro's Senior Inquiry for his geography major.

Alyssa Motzel

’16 grad combats newborn mortality in rural Kenya

By developing curriculum to teach neonatal resuscitation protocol to medical practitioners in Mutomo, Kenya, Dr. Alyssa Nelson ’16 Motzel was determined to not only teach her peers, but also help them continue to train others.

Iratze Aceves
More Than I Imagined Iratze Aceves
“Now I understand that higher education opens doors to dreams I never imagined.”
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Maggie Caliendo
More Than I Imagined Maggie Caliendo
“Augie was the only school that gave me that opportunity, where I could be a multi-majored student-athlete and graduate on time.”
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Matt Chezum
More Than I Imagined Matt Chezum
“Find out what you love and go all in. Augie will be there for you when you do.”
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Kelly Devert
More Than I Imagined Kelly Devert
“I also didn’t expect the number of opportunities I had, especially as a transfer student.”
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Mia Fernandez
More Than I Imagined Mia Fernandez
“Each time I toured Augustana, I instantly felt welcomed and cared about!”
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Grace Finney
More Than I Imagined Grace Finney
“The community feeling that the college fosters is really special, and I will miss it once I leave.”
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Rae Gibson
More Than I Imagined Raelynn (Rae) Gibson
“I have experienced the world in ways I never really thought I would.”
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Gracie Gwozdz
More Than I Imagined Gracie Gwozdz
“I now have a stronger sense of self and a newfound confidence in my future and purpose.”
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Mikey Hamilton
More Than I Imagined Mikey Hamilton
“I found that Augie was the perfect fit to allow me to thrive as a student, an athlete and a person.”
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Rachel Jocson
More Than I Imagined Rachel Jocson
“Pretty much everyone you meet here has something they are passionate about and heavily involved in.”
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Ryan Kammerzell
More Than I Imagined Ryan Kammerzell
“My peak experience was presenting at the Iowa Writing Center Consortium, along with a team of other RWC tutors.”
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Arik Mistak
More Than I Imagined Arik Mistak
“What surprised me was the impact that smaller class sizes had on me as a student.”
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Nic Navarro
More Than I Imagined Nicolas Navarro
“What surprised me the most is how close professors are with students and how much support you can get from them.”
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Kira Nelson
More Than I Imagined Kira Nelson
“Augustana allowed me to explore all of my interests without having to hold back in anything.”
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Tracy Okech
More Than I Imagined Anyango Okech
“All my professors pushed me to do more than I thought I could because they truly believed in my abilities.”
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Michelle Pacheco
More Than I Imagined Michelle Pacheco
“Through honest conversations with professors and mentors about my aspirations, I found the guidance I needed to navigate my way.”
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Mary Sabo
More Than I Imagined Mary Sabo
“The connections I have made here, both with friendships and mentorships, will stay with me forever.”
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Katie Sanders
More Than I Imagined Katie Sanders
“I really appreciate how much the faculty truly care about the students here and want to see everyone succeed.”
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Morgan Schroeder
More Than I Imagined Morgan Schroeder
“My peak experience was an independent study on history in Berlin, Germany.”
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Dakota Serra
More Than I Imagined Dakota Serra
“My professors were always there to answer questions and push me to do better.”
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Holden Siena
More Than I Imagined Holden Siena
“The commitment this school has to make sure everyone feels welcome and supported from the second you arrive on campus is second to none.”
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Henry Sothern
More Than I Imagined Henry Sothern
“I never imagined being where I am today, and being able to do half the things I’ve done since coming to Augie.”
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Lainey Terfruchte
More Than I Imagined Lainey Terfruchte
“There are so many opportunities for community engagement, both on and off campus.”
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Sam Vasich
More Than I Imagined Sam Vasich
“I am beyond grateful for all of the guidance and memories that my professors and friends have shared with me.”
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