Recent graduate outcomes

99.5% of the surveyed Augustana Class of 2024 said they were employed, in graduate school, or continuing experiential learning during a gap year within six months of graduation.
Data was collected from students who graduated from Augustana College in Summer 2023, Fall 2023 and Spring 2024. 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 development and vocation, March 2025.

2013 grad named top tech educator in Illinois
The Illinois Digital Educators Alliance has named Alex Mayszak ’13 the Tech Leader Educator of the Year. The state award honors teachers making outstanding contributions to integrating technology in their school district.

They trusted him with their stories
The Chicago Journalism Association awarded Curtis Lawrence '80 with a Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of his 44-year career as a newspaper reporter. In this profile, Lawrence talks about the Augustana professors who mentored him, and more.

TIME magazine recognizes 2006 grad's invention
TIME magazine has selected Dr. Jenn Hintzsche’s at-home insemination kit as one of the Best Inventions of 2024. Her product, called the PherDal Kit, received FDA clearance in December 2023, and in February became the only sterile at-home insemination kit available in the United States.

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.

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."

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.

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.

’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.

“What sealed the deal for me was the EDGE Center and its unlimited possibilities and experiences.”Read More

“Because of the flexible curriculum, I was able to switch majors to graphic design and communications.”Read More

“I knew I would be involved in theatre, but I never expected to take part in nine+ productions during my time here.”Read More

“My friends, professors and so many others have made my time here at Augie really special.”Read More

“My professors in the sociology, psychology and WGSS departments pushed me outside my comfort zone to speak my mind and stand up for what I believed in.”Read More

“I have grown as a person, a student and a future health professional.”Read More

“I had the chance of a lifetime to spend J-term in Japan.”Read More

“I want to pursue a career in sports analytics, so my internship with Augustana’s football program helped me gain valuable experience.”Read More
“I heard great things about Augie. Its pre-medicine program seemed like one of the best.”Read More

“Dr. Kunde has shown me the importance of communication, and how just one word, gesture or clothing item can have so much meaning. ”Read More

“Through an internship I was able to determine what I wanted to do with my life, which is to be a psychiatric nurse practitioner.”Read More

“The geography department played a huge role in helping me become the successful student I am today.”Read More

“Being able to form personal relationships with my [accounting] professors really helped me.”Read More

“The friendships and connections I have made are irreplaceable.”Read More

“What surprised me most is how many activities there are to be involved in. There truly is something for everyone, and if there isn't anything that interests you, create a new club. It's amazing how many friends you can meet through sharing a common interest. ”Read More

“Each professor I encountered was willing to go the extra distance to ensure my success.”Read More

“After talking with my advisors, and the first data classes, I knew that was the path I wanted to pursue.”Read More

“I found a love of research through my psychology major and my work with the ADs team.”Read More

“I never pictured myself shadowing in almost every department of a hospital or sitting in lecture halls at Yale University or speaking fluent Spanish with ESL students.”Read More

“V [Professor V Phipps] has taught me to get back up and never stop thinking differently, something I am lucky to take with me when I leave Augustana.”Read More

“I knew from day one that the people I met here would change my life for the better.”Read More
“I felt comfortable reaching out to my professors if I was having a hard time or just needed some advice.”Read More
“I never imagined I'd be studying communication or marketing. Augustana truly helped me find my passions.”Read More

“I am leaving Augustana with a voice, a future and memories that will last a lifetime.”Read More