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.

“If you never try something new, you will never know what you are capable of or what else you can try.”Read More

“I am extremely happy with the person I have become and am ready to embrace a future in the environmental field.”Read More

“I’ve made the most of all the opportunities I’ve been gifted with.”Read More

“Augustana gave me the chance to branch out into many areas of life allowing me to discover new passions, such as traveling, that I will continue to pursue post graduation.”Read More

“Augustana helped me develop writing and analytical skills that I believe transferred to my LSAT score.”Read More

“I didn’t know what I wanted freshman year, but now I have a much better understanding of myself, and what I want to do.”Read More

“I learned I have the ability to handle so much more than I ever thought I could.”Read More

“Everybody at Augustana is so friendly and open-minded, and I was lucky to be surrounded by them.”Read More

“I learned that with a lot of help and perseverance, success is all but impossible.”Read More

“My adivsors have helped me with anything I’ve needed, and have always been there when I needed advice.”Read More

“I used my Augie Choice to supplement an unpaid shadowing internship at Riverside Dentistry in Moline. It was an invaluable experience.”Read More

“I have had a very close connection with professors, and they have continued to push me to where I am now.”Read More

“All of the big decisions that come after graduation used to seem so daunting, but now that it’s almost here, it’s really exciting to plan what’s going to come next.”Read More

“I am confident in my education and experiences, and nothing will hold be back from my dreams!”Read More

“Augustana helped me to realize that it’s actually cool to care about 'nerdy' stuff like history and art because you can make a career out of whatever you’re passionate about.”Read More

“I worked harder and learned a lot more on my path to get to where I am than what I thought would.”Read More

“The whole Augie experience has been one of self-discovery.”Read More

“The liberal arts education I’ve received at Augie has given me not only factual knowledge, but also more insight about myself and the world around me.”Read More

“These past four years have helped me learn that it is important to try something new, even when I was worried it would be quite challenging.”Read More

“I would not be where I am today without the support and encouragement of my advisors and professors.”Read More

“I learned that if I go confidently in the direction of my dreams and endeavor to live the life I imagine, I will meet with unexpected success.”Read More

“Augustana has a wealth of resources, which I hope all students take advantage of.”Read More