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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.

brittany burk
More Than I Imagined ​Brittany Burk
“I have been able to prove to myself that I can accomplish things that I would never have imagined I could do!”
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courtney camlin
More Than I Imagined ​Courtney Camlin
“A liberal arts education has been a blessing because every day I am exceeding in my core classes while having the opportunity to take other courses completely unrelated to my major.”
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alejandra campos
More Than I Imagined ​Alejandra Campos
“As cliché as it may sound, I chose Augustana because it felt like home. ”
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jamie conroy
More Than I Imagined ​Jamie Conroy
“Augustana allows you to take chances on something you would not have necessarily done on your own.”
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brittney cox
More Than I Imagined ​Brittney Cox
“Never did I think that I would be comfortable speaking and teaching people in the way I am now.”
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kaitlyn czerwonka
More Than I Imagined ​Kaitlyn Czerwonka
“I was surprised at how many opportunities and various organizations you can be a part of. ”
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amber dalgaard
More Than I Imagined ​Amber Dalgaard
“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.”
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seth davis
More Than I Imagined ​Seth Davis
“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.”
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alana dean
More Than I Imagined ​Alana Dean
“I am braver than I thought.”
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megan funke
More Than I Imagined ​Megan Funke
“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. ”
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jessica gerdisch
More Than I Imagined ​Jessica Gerdisch
“I learned that I am much more of a leader than I ever thought I was.”
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rukmini girish
More Than I Imagined ​Rukmini Girish
“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.”
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alysia givens
More Than I Imagined ​Alysia Givens
“I learned that even the small things that I do can make a big difference and mean so much.”
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kimberly grimmer
More Than I Imagined ​Kimberly Grimmer
“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.”
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jacob groselak
More Than I Imagined ​Jacob Groselak
“My advisor, Dr. Jason Koontz, has done so much to help me prepare for dental school.”
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cody hansen
More Than I Imagined ​Cody Hansen
“Dr. Clauss made math compelling and made me hungry to learn more.”
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christine harb
More Than I Imagined ​Christine Harb
“Pushing myself out of my comfort zone gave me numerous opportunities to take leadership positions and help me make friends I will never forget.”
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saad hassan baig
More Than I Imagined Saad Hassan Baig
“I’ve learned that you can accomplish anything as long as you are determined to do so.”
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ben hodges
More Than I Imagined ​Ben Hodges
“I grew tremendously in regards to taking my education into my own hands and making the most of it.”
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Mark Hoffmann
More Than I Imagined ​Mark Hoffmann
“I learned the value of a well-rounded education and communication skills.”
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Brian Jozwiak
More Than I Imagined ​Brian Jozwiak
“The euphoric rush that the choir experienced each concert, night after night, was indescribable.”
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kelsey kammerzelt
More Than I Imagined ​Kelsey Kammerzelt
“I learned that challenges are where I excel best.”
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kody kiefer
More Than I Imagined ​Kody Kiefer
“I discovered that I am capable of achieving much more than I could have ever imagined four years ago.”
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benjamin knapper
More Than I Imagined ​Benjamin Knapper
“Augustana has far exceeded my expectations, and I will be glad to call Augie my alma mater!”
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