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CORE 2024 stats

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.

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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.

Alex Mayszak '13

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.

Curtis Lawrence

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.

Jenn Hintzsche

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.

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.

Maegan
More Than I Imagined Maegan Patterson
“When I took the Intro to Computer Science class, Dr. Stonedahl's enthusiasm for the subject matter really influenced me to become more interested in it, and that interest has never subsided.”
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Destiny Payne
More Than I Imagined Destiny Payne
“The people and relationships you build are truly what make Augustana such a special place!”
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Alexa Pedersen
More Than I Imagined Alexa Pedersen
“My goal is to start a consulting company to help small businesses adopt feminist leadership principles.”
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Juliana
More Than I Imagined Juliana Pinheiro
“Through the amazing research opportunities here, I finally found what was missing.”
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Alma
More Than I Imagined Alma Pizano-Onofre
“While I was in France, I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the French culture as well as develop my linguistic abilities.”
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Marisa
More Than I Imagined Marisa Potter
“Augustana had everything I was looking for in a college.”
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Catherine
More Than I Imagined Catherine (Cat) Priebe
“I would like to thank Dr. Hann for always inspiring me to strive for excellence in every aspect of my life.”
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Alejandra
More Than I Imagined Alejandra Raya
“The Spanish and French language departments have always pushed me to challenge myself and to take advantage of my college experience.”
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Sophie Reid
More Than I Imagined Sophie Reid
“Augie gave me an environment that challenged me and allowed me to thrive.”
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Hunter
More Than I Imagined Hunter Ridley
“I had no idea I would come to love Augustana and the Quad-Cities community so much.”
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Christine
More Than I Imagined Christine Rogers
“I will miss performing with the Augustana Symphonic Band the most.”
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Alexis
More Than I Imagined Alexis Ryckaert
“I will miss being surrounded by such a strong support system.”
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Evan
More Than I Imagined Evan Sammons
“Playing my senior recital was definitely my peak experience at Augie.”
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Luke
More Than I Imagined Luke Sawicki
“I was also excited about all CORE had to offer.”
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Collin Schopp
More Than I Imagined Collin Schopp
“Augustana had so many doors for me to open.”
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Lucas
More Than I Imagined Lucas Simon
“Being able to receive a great education and play basketball at a very high level was something that I valued.”
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Ivan
More Than I Imagined Ivan Starenko
“I definitely found my footing and direction at Augustana, and I feel confident moving forward from here — which is exactly where I hoped I would be when I arrived.”
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Emily Stine
More Than I Imagined Emily Stine
“Being on this campus has really helped me get more involved with issues I am passionate about.”
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Minh
More Than I Imagined Minh Ta
“I had a lot of fun bringing the Vietnamese culture to friends at Augie!”
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Eric Tabaka
More Than I Imagined Eric Tabaka
“There is always a friendly face anywhere on campus.”
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Amanda
More Than I Imagined Amanda Tannhauser
“Dr. Bracke helped me find my true passion for special education and working with children with differences in the general education classroom.”
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Hannah
More Than I Imagined Hannah Vercellotti
“In four short years, I studied abroad, presented at academic conferences, completed a clinical experience, and held leadership positions in my sorority.”
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Caroline Wator
More Than I Imagined Caroline Wator
“As I apply to jobs, I see how many alumni are out there, always excited to talk about Augie.”
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Madison
More Than I Imagined Madison Williams
“You can feel that the people around you care about you here.”
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