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Why new journalism grads are optimistic
Top graduating journalism students are optimistic about the future, despite the uncertainties that await them, including Augustana's Ben Payne, who graduated in December.
Testing the possibilities of artificial intelligence
As computers become more powerful, what does that mean? Are they intelligent? Are they a threat? Such questions guided the first artificial intelligence class at Augustana College, taught by Dr. Forrest Stonedahl.
Bancks takes pride in composition program
Dr. Jacob Bancks is proud of the progress of the Augustana composition program, which he describes as "thriving."
Engaging with insects
Nebraska native Dr. Tierney Brosius is a wellspring of enthusiasm for insects and entomology, a passion she discovered as a youth involved in 4-H.
Communicating through soccer and Minecraft
Augustana's Dr. Michael Scarlett has combined his passion for soccer, education and research into a collaborative project based on the popular video game Minecraft.
"Polar Soundscapes" will be heard Jan. 11
Oona Stern and Cheryl Leonard will perform "Polar Soundscapes" on Jan. 11 in the final event of the Art above 66° 33' exhibition at the Augustana Teaching Museum of Art.
Pre-game reception
Alumni and friends of the college are invited to a reception before the Augustana v. North Central men's basketball game in Naperville.
Meersman '88 heads Pine Ridge Hospital
Pine Ridge (S.D.) Hospital, a 45-bed facility in the Indian Health Service Great Plains Area, has welcomed Mark Meersman as CEO. He graduated from Augustana in 1988 with a degree in theatre arts, and has an MBA from City University of Seattle.