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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.

Maddie Kohlbeck
More Than I Imagined Maddie Kohlbeck
“I’m going to miss everything about this experience, and I can’t believe it’s almost over.”
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Kathryn Krajewski
More Than I Imagined Kathryn Krajewski
“A peak experience was going on tour with the Augustana Symphonic Orchestra. I was able to play the same concert multiple times in different venues with my friends. Being able to replay the same program multiple times allowed the orchestra to develop these pieces even more, and being able to hear the evolution of the way we played at each concert was truly exciting. ”
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Katie Laschanzky
More Than I Imagined Katie Laschanzky
“Over the last four years, I have learned a new language and discovered a love for microorganisms.”
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Trang Le
More Than I Imagined Trang (Katie) Le
“I really could have been a student anywhere, but there is only one place I could be the best version of myself.”
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Ny Ny Le
More Than I Imagined Ny Ny Le
“Who would’ve thought that I would perform harp recitals during my time at Augie?”
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Kia Lechleitner
More Than I Imagined Kia Lechleitner
“I cannot thank my professors and my advisors enough. ”
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Ami Leichsenring
More Than I Imagined Ami Leichsenring
“I will miss the place that I’ve called home for the last four years.”
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Corey Lepoudre
More Than I Imagined Corey Lepoudre
“Dr. Storl is someone who sparked a new passion for ethics. I enjoyed her courses so much that I took three of them.”
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Katie Lorenz
More Than I Imagined Katie Lorenz
“My internship solidified my passion for speech-language pathology and working with children and gave me confidence that I will succeed in graduate school.”
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Alina Lundholm
More Than I Imagined Alina Lundholm
“The music and creative writing departments were what made my decision [to come to Augustana] final.”
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Mark Lundine
More Than I Imagined Mark Lundine
“Hiking to the summit of Mt. Fuji during East Asia term and hiking out of the Grand Canyon on this year’s geology spring break trip were peak experiences.”
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Mollie Magee
More Than I Imagined Mollie Magee
“The connections and friendships I have made here are irreplaceable.”
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Jack Malone
More Than I Imagined Jack Malone
“Augie Choir is hands down the thing that I am going to miss most!”
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Claire Martin
More Than I Imagined Claire Martin
“My advisor, Scott Gehler, and other great professors here helped guide me to reach my goal of admission into physical therapy school.”
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Rachel Meadors
More Than I Imagined Rachael Meadors
“Thanks to the interdisciplinary nature of the WGSS department, I was able to take a lot of different types of classes and develop academic interests that I never anticipated.”
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Valeria Melo
More Than I Imagined Valeria Melo
“My friends showed me how to make a home away from home and find strength in our differences.”
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Ninna Mendoza
More Than I Imagined Ninna Mendoza
“Professors make Augie unique by how caring and passionate they are about their students.”
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Julia Meyer
More Than I Imagined Julia Meyer
“Dr. Ellis recommended that I go on a study abroad trip to Germany. It was a remarkable experience that not only resulted in the addition of a German minor but altered my life.”
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Joshua Morano
More Than I Imagined Joshua Morano
“What I will definitely miss most is getting to play in the Symphonic Band. We are such a unique and tight-knit little family. ”
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Morgan Mowbray
More Than I Imagined Morgan Mowbray
“I'm going to miss everything that makes me proud to be part of the Augustana community.”
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Phuong “Chloe” Nguyen
More Than I Imagined Phuong “Chloe” Nguyen
“I will miss my professors for all the intellectually stimulating conversations.”
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Leo Nguyen
More Than I Imagined Leo Nguyen
“Professor Xiaowen Zhang and Professor Mariano Magalhães pushed me to explore all aspects of politics.”
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Wilma Nnoke
More Than I Imagined Wilma Nnoke
“Take advantage of all the resources Augie has to offer.”
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Abbie Norris
More Than I Imagined Abbie Norris
“What sealed the deal was when I found out that Augustana has a 3:4 optometry program, allowing me to go to optometry school an entire year early.”
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