Recent graduate outcomes
![CORE 2023 stats](/files/styles/inline_image_left_right/public/2024-06/163-268_2023_STATS.png?itok=0Vbv2pOA)
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.
![Christian Elliott](/files/2024-06/thumb_10_Christian_Elliott_magazine.jpg)
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](/files/news/Danny_Ford_Greece_0%5B1%5D.jpeg)
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](/files/news/Castro_Ben%20%281%29.jpg)
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](/files/news/Alyssa%203.jpg)
’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.
![jamie conroy](/files/alumni/Conroy_Jamie_1_.jpg)
“Augustana allows you to take chances on something you would not have necessarily done on your own.”Read More
![brittney cox](/files/alumni/Cox_Brittney_1_.jpg)
“Never did I think that I would be comfortable speaking and teaching people in the way I am now.”Read More
![kaitlyn czerwonka](/files/alumni/Czerwonka_Kaitlyn_1_.jpg)
“I was surprised at how many opportunities and various organizations you can be a part of. ”Read More
![amber dalgaard](/files/alumni/Dalgaard_Amber.jpg)
“Every professor in both the psychology and communication studies departments care so much about every student and are so willing to help, it creates an amazing support system to do whatever you put your mind to.”Read More
![seth davis](/files/alumni/Davis_Seth_1_.jpg)
“Through different classes I took and interacting with people throughout the school, I have come to a place where I feel very comfortable right now.”Read More
![megan funke](/files/alumni/Funke_Megan_1_.jpg)
“I have so much more self-confidence and faith in myself since I have been at Augie, and it has truly shaped much of my personal and professional life. ”Read More
![jessica gerdisch](/files/alumni/Gerdisch_Jessica_1_.jpg)
“I learned that I am much more of a leader than I ever thought I was.”Read More
![rukmini girish](/files/alumni/Girish_Rukmini_1_.jpg)
“Whether it's challenging myself to be less reserved or facing challenges in the classroom or in clubs, I've learned from each experience and am grateful for it.”Read More
![alysia givens](/files/alumni/Givens_Alysia_1_.jpg)
“I learned that even the small things that I do can make a big difference and mean so much.”Read More
![kimberly grimmer](/files/alumni/Grimmer_Kimberly_1_.jpg)
“Augustana is smaller than my high school, but I learned that because it is smaller I had the opportunity to do more things and get to know more people and my professors.”Read More
![jacob groselak](/files/alumni/Groselak_jacob_1_.jpg)
“My advisor, Dr. Jason Koontz, has done so much to help me prepare for dental school.”Read More
![cody hansen](/files/alumni/Hansen_Cody_1_.jpg)
“Dr. Clauss made math compelling and made me hungry to learn more.”Read More
![christine harb](/files/alumni/Harb_Christine_1_.jpg)
“Pushing myself out of my comfort zone gave me numerous opportunities to take leadership positions and help me make friends I will never forget.”Read More
![saad hassan baig](/files/alumni/Baig_SaadHassan_1_.jpg)
“I’ve learned that you can accomplish anything as long as you are determined to do so.”Read More
![ben hodges](/files/alumni/hodges_ben_1_.jpg)
“I grew tremendously in regards to taking my education into my own hands and making the most of it.”Read More
![Mark Hoffmann](/files/alumni/Hoffmann_Mark_3_.jpg)
“I learned the value of a well-rounded education and communication skills.”Read More
![Brian Jozwiak](/files/alumni/Jozwiak_Brian_1_.jpg)
“The euphoric rush that the choir experienced each concert, night after night, was indescribable.”Read More
![kelsey kammerzelt](/files/alumni/Kammerzelt_Kelsey_1_.jpg)
“I learned that challenges are where I excel best.”Read More
![kody kiefer](/files/alumni/Kiefer_Kody_1_.jpg)
“I discovered that I am capable of achieving much more than I could have ever imagined four years ago.”Read More
![benjamin knapper](/files/alumni/Knapper_Ben_1_.jpg)
“Augustana has far exceeded my expectations, and I will be glad to call Augie my alma mater!”Read More
![jackie kreiner](/files/alumni/Kreiner_Jackie_1_.jpg)
“Although the end goal is what I anticipated, my journey to get there was far from what I expected.”Read More
![nathan kyes](/files/alumni/Nathan_Kyes_1_.jpg)
“My time at Augie has kept me hungry to learn and remain open-minded while also maturing my commitment to the things I love.”Read More
![paul landahl](/files/alumni/landahl_paul_1_.jpg)
“I never thought I could graduate cum laude with two tough majors with zero overlapping classes.”Read More