Honoring a University core value of service, members of the Augustana campus community, along with AU alumni, teamed up to support Feeding South Dakota on Tuesday. More than 100 volunteers turned out for the food packing event, giving a total of 138 hours to support Feeding South Dakota.

In recognition of her contributions to the state of South Dakota, as well as her efforts to champion excellence, Augustana University President Stephanie Herseth Sandlin will be inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame on Saturday, Sept. 9. Ahead of the induction ceremony, Herseth Sandlin spoke with South Dakota Public Broadcasting and The Daily Republic about her professional experiences, her family's legacy of service, and her new role at Augustana. 

Singer and songwriter Maddie Todd '17 has advanced in the "American Idol" audition process. She visited with Argus Leader reporter Danielle Ferguson about her experience so far. 

Augustana University today reported its largest incoming class since 1978 — 481 first-year students from 20 states and 10 countries began classes at AU last week, an increase of 14 percent from last year.The University’s newest Vikings join existing students, as well as 331 graduate students, for a total headcount of 2,080, a 7.5 percent increase from last year. This marks Augustana’s largest enrollment since 1990.

Meet the 12 new faculty members who joined the Augustana University community this fall. 

"You see, the better we know you, the better we can teach you. When we know what your passions are as well as what motivates you, we can help you find your path." Read the full text of Dr. Jennifer Gubbels' message to the Class of 2021, presented during Opening Convocation on Tuesday, Aug. 29.

Members of the Augustana University Class of 2021 witnessed the official opening of the 2017-18 academic year on Tuesday at the Opening Convocation ceremony, held on campus in the Elmen Center. The ceremony also recognized the 2017 Sophomore Honors Award recipients. 

The voyage begins today for Augustana's newest Vikings. Arriving from 20 states and 10 countries, members of the Augustana University Class of 2021 arrived on campus Saturday morning.

A new ranking published by TIME and facilitated by MONEY ranks Augustana University among the top 10 universities nationwide for the number and size of scholarships it awards to students.

Augustana's Dr. Nathan Grau (physics) shares tips on viewing the eclipse.