Recent graduate outcomes
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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.
![corbin mcghee](/files/alumni/McGhee_corbin.jpg)
“I learned that I will achieve nothing if I don’t put in 110% in effort.”Read More
![lauren mentado](/files/alumni/mentado_lauren.jpg)
“My biggest accomplishments were possible because of my determination to step out of my comfort zone, take risks and reap the rewarding experience.”Read More
![annie nordin](/files/alumni/nordin_annie.jpg)
“My Augie experience has given me a confidence that I didn’t always have. ”Read More
![heather ohde](/files/alumni/ohde_heather.jpg)
“Everyone around me just did a little something that got me where I am now.”Read More
![alicia oken](/files/alumni/Oken_alicia.jpg)
“I’ve been able to grow as a person and explore my varying interests. ”Read More
![Kimberly Olson](/files/alumni/olson_kimberly.jpg)
“"I loved the student/faculty ratio, so I knew I wouldn’t be just another student in my classes. "”Read More
![kimberly olson](/files/alumni/olson_kimberly_0.jpg)
“Dr. Delaney not only became by advisor but also my life coach, and I am very thankful for that.”Read More
![greg patton](/files/alumni/patton_greg.jpg)
“The one constant I have had at Augustana is endless opportunities to push myself to new academic, athletic and personal experiences.”Read More
![eric pease](/files/alumni/pease_eric.jpg)
“I have been extremely fortunate in having so many mentors and role models over the past four years: professors, employers, staff members.”Read More
![gianna pecora](/files/alumni/pecora_gianna.jpg)
“All my teachers and coaches that I have had in the past four years have taught me to never settle and always work to the best of my abilities.”Read More
![doug peters](/files/alumni/peters_doug.jpg)
“I had no idea where I was going to be at this point in my life. Looking back, though, I’m happy with what I’ve accomplished.”Read More
![jennifer prazak](/files/alumni/prazak_jennifer.jpg)
“I’ve discovered who I am, what I stand for, what I love, and how to be the best version of myself that I can.”Read More
![robin quinn](/files/alumni/quinn_robin.jpg)
“I learned that I’m a way more independent person than I thought.”Read More
![brooke randazzo](/files/alumni/Randazzo_brooke.jpg)
“I was surprised to find out how independent I could be both in my living situation and academically.”Read More
![renae reynolds](/files/alumni/reynolds_renae.jpg)
“I’ve made so many new friends, and I will miss them so much when I graduate.”Read More
![mo singh](/files/alumni/singh_moselle.jpg)
“I realized that I do actually have the ability to effectively lead, network and market.”Read More
![meredith skala](/files/alumni/skala_meredith.jpg)
“Augustana’s education department has played a vital role in my development as an individual and as an educator.”Read More
![jonathan smith](/files/alumni/smith_jonathan.jpg)
“I am surprised by how much my passion in running has spilled over to academics and driven me to be successful in both.”Read More
![astrid tello-rodriguez](/files/alumni/tello_rodriguez_astrid.jpg)
“I learned that I am very capable of making it through trying situations as long as I recognize when I need to reach out for help.”Read More
![emily timmons](/files/alumni/timmons_emily.jpg)
“I learned that I’m much more driven, productive and outgoing than I thought I was.”Read More
![alexander vlastnik](/files/alumni/vlastnik_alexander.jpg)
“Four years ago, I really had no idea where I would be; at this point, I’m more than happy with where I’ve ended up. ”Read More
![Kevin Waibel](/files/alumni/waibel_kevin.jpg)
“" I never saw myself as someone who would do stuff outside of sports and school, but now I can't see myself not doing those things."”Read More
![caitlin walker](/files/alumni/walker_caitlin_0.jpg)
“I have learned how important confidence is — confidence in myself and in my abilities. ”Read More