Festival of Sankta Lucia set for Dec. 1
Augustana's annual celebration of the Festival of Sankta Lucia on Dec. 1, 2025, will commemorate the holiday with traditional Scandinavian Christmas carols, lessons and poetry.
Fall Fest
Stop by the Quad this Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for Fall Fest! Celebrate the season and enjoy the fall-themed activities. There will be hot dogs, apple cider, pumpkin painting, build your own bouquet and more. The first 200 hotdogs are free, and all donuts are free, so bring your friends.
Global Spotlight: Nepal
The Augustana community is made stronger by its international student population and is committed to fostering a community where every student feels welcomed and supported.
Trinity Nursing info session
Are you interested in nursing? Come to the Trinity Nursing info session 1-2 p.m.!
Learn more about the B.A.-B.S.N. and B.A.-M.S.N. programs offered through Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences in Rock Island.
Work-life balance in higher education
The academic calendar brings unique rhythms of activity — quiet lulls at times, and intense bursts of responsibility during others. At times with overwhelming workloads for employees in higher education, it is crucial to find ways to manage these demands effectively.
Homecoming and Family Weekend 2025 in photos
About 2,000 alumni, friends of the college, students and families gathered on campus Sept. 26-28 for Homecoming and Family Weekend. Bingo was a hot ticket for alumni of the last 10 years, and QuadFest connected Vikings and guests of all ages.
Class Notes
Alumni share their latest news and photos!
Student recital: Grace Feuchtmann, voice
Senior Grace Feuchtmann, a music education major from Riverside, Ill., will perform a voice recital.
Cooper partners with alumni to bring ‘Rag Doll’ to the stage
Shelley Cooper, an associate professor of musical theatre and two-time Off-Broadway award-winning solo actor/playwright, tapped into the skills of her former students to help create and produce her latest solo musical.
Augustana welcomes four sets of twins in the Class of 2029
Augustana’s Class of 2029 includes 744 students from 34 countries, speaking 23 languages — and unexpectedly, four sets of twins from other countries. The incoming siblings traveled from Pakistan, Ghana and Ethiopia to Rock Island to experience college together.