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.
“My two advisors, Dr. Havard and Dr. Rose, were instrumental in helping me finish my degree in three years by giving me the best advice about which classes to take.”Read More
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“Aside from the people, I will miss the beauty of the campus in winter.”Read More
“In such a supportive and tightly knit community, it's hard to feel alone at Augie.”Read More
“My peak experience was traveling to Brazil my sophomore year. As a Latina, it meant the world to me to finally be able to be in Latin America.”Read More
“There are so many opportunities here to get involved.”Read More
“A peak experience was definitely student teaching. ”Read More
“Once I transferred to Augustana, my journalism studies and extracurriculars solidified my decision to pursue journalism.”Read More
“My peak experience was my internship at MD Anderson through Augustana's Texas Medical Center program.”Read More
“Augustana has so many opportunities and resources on and off campus for students.”Read More
“Augie provided me with an incredible support system that has held me up when times have gotten tough and shaped me into a better person. ”Read More
“The first time I visited, all the students were so friendly, and I felt so at home!”Read More
“Last year was a great year because I received an internship and job offer from a great company.”Read More
“I was first attracted to Augie by the 3:4 program with the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, which turned out to be a great opportunity.”Read More
“I will definitely miss being around all the great people at Augustana.”Read More
“I am planning to pursue a career in data science, something I didn’t know existed when I came to Augustana!”Read More
“I will forever be grateful for everything my sorority has given me over the years.”Read More
“I’ve made so many friends here and met so many genuinely incredible people.”Read More
“It’s so nice to walk to class and see countless people you know and countless people you don’t know who still smile at you.”Read More
“My professors were always willing to put in extra time.”Read More
“Augie has molded me into the strong-willed and passionate person I am today.”Read More