Alice Kuil King, class of 1991, an English teacher at Campbell County High School, has been named the 2009 Teacher of the Year for Campbell County School District and the State of Wyoming Teacher of the Year.

On November 4, millions of people tuned in to see who would be the new president. Associate Professor Mike Nitz was also watching the coverage, but he did it from Norway.

Parents hoping to send their children to college next fall have historic stock market losses to consider this year in addition to the usual task of helping them choose the right school.

Augustana has been selected to play in the 44th Mineral Water Bowl on Saturday, December 6, in Excelsior Springs, MO.

Dr. John C. Pennington, Professor of Music, has been invited to perform and premier a new work at the Percussive Arts Societies International Convention November 5-8 in Austin, Texas.

Augustana Senior Jessica Rowell was crowned Miss South Dakota USA on November 2, 2008 at the Brandon Valley Performing Arts Center in Brandon, SD.

The Biology Department is having a banner year in 2008 when it comes to publications. Many of the published papers have been co-authored by Augustana students. In addition, there are several collaborators from other institutions.

The Capital Times: It would be an understatement to say that Augustana College men's basketball coach Tom Billeter is a friend of Bo Ryan's Wisconsin Badgers program.
 

The special education department at Washington High School nominated Mary Ekeland to be featured, citing her ability to bring educators together.

The William Randolph Hearst Foundation has awarded Augustana College a $100,000 grant for scholarships for students preparing to enter education, public or human service, or journalism professions.