Recent graduate outcomes
99% of the surveyed Augustana Class of 2023 said they were in graduate school or employed within six months of graduation.
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.
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.
“I will miss the sense of family I have found at Augustana.”Read More
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“I am fortunate to have received a full-ride at Michigan State University for its doctoral program in anthropology.”Read More
“Throughout my time here, I’ve been challenged and encouraged to tap into potential I didn’t know I was capable of — inside and outside the classroom.”Read More
“Classics is a wonderful major that teaches you more about life than any other subject. It got me my internship, which got me into grad school.”Read More
“For my doctorate, I will study computational biomedical sciences.”Read More
“I am so thankful that I was able to use Augie Choice to help me travel out of the country.”Read More
“Augie does a great job at helping you build your résumé, interview skills and confidence, and teaching you how to grow as a professional.”Read More
“I never imagined that I would be able to study abroad three times and graduate in four years with an elementary education degree. ”Read More
“I will always cherish the great connections I made with professors as well as my close friends.”Read More
“I used my Augie Choice the summer before my senior year on a trip to Rome.”Read More
“I'll miss the amazing people I've met through Augie.”Read More
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“Dr. Dyer's dedication to his students as well as his passion for creating room for women in engineering are the main reasons I kept with it all four years.”Read More
“My advisors have been amazing in helping me when I need them. They were always there for me to talk to and to give advice.”Read More
“There are no words to describe the endless support the education department has provided me. ”Read More
“The professors have so much knowledge to share and are incredibly supportive.”Read More
“I eventually found my home with the communications studies department, and along the way, I picked up Africana studies as something I wanted to pursue further.”Read More
“My class of education majors make up a great community of peers.”Read More
“There were so many peak experiences that it is hard to pick one.”Read More
“Besides the beautiful campus, the two things I will miss the most are the faculty and living within five minutes of all of my best friends.”Read More
“I had no idea that I would have the opportunity to participate in three summer internships and multiple professional and athletic clubs.”Read More