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Kyla Painter

Painter '25 gains hands-on experience in wildlife veterinary medicine

Kyla Painter '25 from Wildomar, Calif., spent two intensive weeks in Panama working with seasoned veterinarians and learning about the care and treatment of Central American wildlife, gaining hands-on experience in wildlife veterinary medicine.

Christmas at Augustana 2023

Christmas at Augustana, other holiday events planned

Augustana College celebrates the season with several events and performances open to the public.

Kaleidoscope art classes moving to Figge

Kaleidoscope at the Figge in Davenport will begin March 8.

Students pose before departing on tour

Augustana Symphonic Band to celebrate 150 years in November

The Augustana Symphonic Band (formerly the Augustana Concert Band) will celebrate its 150th anniversary during a weekend-long celebration Nov. 22-24, 2024.

Dr. Kimberly Murphy science lab

Augustana prepares health professionals for a world that needs them

Brilliant mentors, experience in the field and a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences prepare Augustana graduates for the complex future of health care.

Old Main

Augustana awarded $1.2 million grant for future math and science teachers

The $1.2 million grant  prepares students to teach in high-need schools by matching them with partner schools and providing supplementary professional development in working with diverse student populations. Augustana previously received a $1.1 million Noyce grant in 2020. 

Lazlow Ziebel with members of The Lincoln Academy

Augustana’s Lazlow Ziebel named Lincoln Academy student laureate

Senior Lazlow Ziebel is Augustana's 2024 Lincoln Academy laureate. He was nominated for his contributions to sustainability efforts and advancing diversity and inclusivity initiatives. 

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.

Maitreyi Shrikhande '26

Why Maitreyi Shrikhande '26 applied early

When Maitreyi Shrikhande '26 from Davenport, Iowa, sat in on a conversation between a professor and a pre-med student, she knew Augustana was the place.

Steve Wehling

Steve Wehling selected as Augustana College civil rights director, chief Title IX coordinator

Augustana College announces the selection of Steve Wehling to serve as civil rights director and chief Title IX coordinator. Wehling will oversee the college's civil rights policies and lead initiatives to foster a more inclusive campus.

Students with Augustana staff

Augustana, Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences finalize 2+2 direct-entry program

Students interested in Augustana College and Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences' 2+2 direct-entry nursing program have until Jan. 15 to apply for fall 2025 acceptance.

Leo Kopplin

Why Leo Kopplin '28 applied early

Although Leo Kopplin had been around Augustana’s campus throughout his life, each official visit offered something new and exciting. What solidified his choice was Augustana's supportive culture.

Dr. Nathan Frank with students

Augustana hosting spring bi-state physics teachers conference

The bi-state event will include public lectures, plenary sessions, college student research talks and local community features. 

Cristo Rey students

Augustana ranked No. 1 for 'going above and beyond'

Augustana has received the School’s Choice Award for Outstanding University Partner from the Cristo Rey Network, a national network of 40 Catholic, career-focused, college preparatory schools.

Career outcomes

Career Outcomes

Class of 2023 outcomes, of those who responded to the survey. Source: Institutional Research at Augustana; CORE (Careers, Opportunities, Research, Exploration) at Augustana



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