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Recent graduate outcomes

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.

Nadia Castillo
More Than I Imagined • Nadia Castillo
“I used my Augie Choice for my internship with Family Resources. We offered support for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and sex trafficking.”
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Elizabeth Cook
More Than I Imagined • Elizabeth Cook
“I am incredibly thankful for my professors for pushing me to take up space in academia.”
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Peyton Couch
More Than I Imagined • Peyton Couch
“Augustana has become my home, and the people I have surrounded myself with have become my second family.”
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Taylor Curley
More Than I Imagined • Taylor Curley
“Through the help of Augustana, I am now pursuing my master's in my dream field at my dream grad school.”
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Camila Davila
More Than I Imagined • Camila Davila
“I used my Augie Choice to travel to Costa Rica on the Health Service Learning Trip.”
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Kayla Dillon
More Than I Imagined • Kayla Dillon
“I was surprised at how much time my professors and mentors invested in my success.”
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Houssam Diouri
More Than I Imagined • Houssam Diouri
“My peak experience is by far taking part in the CFA Institute Research Challenge and winning second place in the Chicago local round with my teammates.”
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Ha Do
More Than I Imagined • Ha Do
“After four years at Augie, I know exactly what I want to do and how to achieve it.”
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Emily Edwall
More Than I Imagined • Emily Edwall
“Looking back, I'm so glad I chose Augie.”
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Diangelo Gonzalez
More Than I Imagined • Diangelo Gonzalez
“After taking an introduction to public health course, I absolutely fell in love with the field. ”
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Freja Hager
More Than I Imagined • Freja Hager
“The accounting department is extremely supportive and creates so many opportunities for accounting students.”
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John Hayes
More Than I Imagined • John Hayes
“I was able to connect with many people off campus, including alumni, who helped me reach my goals.”
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Tabitha Hoey
More Than I Imagined • Tabitha Hoey
“I am so thankful for everything that Augie has given me.”
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Madison Hoffeditz
More Than I Imagined • Madison Hoffeditz
“Dr. Corts has pushed me to tackle coursework (statistics) that I never thought I could do and mentored me through the research process for three years.”
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Olivia Hogenkamp
More Than I Imagined • Olivia Hogenkamp
“After visiting, I understood what people meant when they say you know when you find the right fit.”
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Megan Hoppe
More Than I Imagined • Megan Hoppe
“If I had to do it again, I would choose Augustana a thousand times over.”
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Katherine Iverson
More Than I Imagined • Katherine Iverson
“I knew I would love this school and the opportunities it had to offer.”
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Haleigh Jacocks
More Than I Imagined • Haleigh Jacocks
“I am confident now in who I am, what I can do, and what I can be.”
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TaJania Jenkins
More Than I Imagined • TaJania Jenkins
“Being at Augustana helped me gain great leadership qualities and communication skills.”
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Victoria Jenkins
More Than I Imagined • Victoria Jenkins
“I did not expect to connect and develop bonds with so many of my professors and mentors.”
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Carstyn Joiner
More Than I Imagined • Carstyn Joiner
“My peak experience was my internship at Loyola University Chicago, to work in a cell and molecular physiology lab.”
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Alli Kestler
More Than I Imagined • Alli Kestler
“I'm also grateful for my professors for not stopping me from doing three Senior Inquiry projects at once. You're all wonderfully interesting and kind people.”
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Isabella
More Than I Imagined • Isabella Koutsopanagos
“I chose Augustana because it allowed me to have one-on-one time with my teachers.”
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Joseph Kreis
More Than I Imagined • Joseph (Joey) Kreis
“The organization of coursework within the psychology and neuroscience department felt like stepping stones guiding me toward a career in research.”
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