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A nationally-recognized university located in Sioux Falls, Augustana is home to students who aspire to become the change-makers and problem-solvers of tomorrow.

We believe life is about the journey — the places you see, the experiences you have, the knowledge you gain and the people you meet along the way. It's what being a Viking is all about, and it's why we're proud to partner with families to make that journey possible.

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AU in Review: Fall 2024

of 2024 Graduates Achieved a Positive Career Outcome

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12:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio in Augustana University Classrooms

of 2024 Graduates Received Admission Into Continuing Education

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Student Spotlight

Nearly 2,400 undergraduate and graduate students at Augustana University come from 41 states and 54 countries.

Hannah Nguyen '25, an international student from Dak Lak, Vietnam, highlights her experience at Augustana and the support she's received.

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Augustana News Spotlight

Listening, Connecting and Having Fun Guide ASA Leaders, Strategic Plan in 2024-25: ‘I’m proud of the work we’ve done’

Augustana University and Sioux Falls have connected the 2024-25 Augustana Student Association (ASA) president and vice president in ways they never could have imagined. Persuaded to run for top ASA leadership positions by their peers, Annie Johnston '25 and Prince Adhikari '26 both needed a running mate and found each other. They had all the makings of a great team. And now, with a semester under their belt as president and vice president, listening, connecting and having fun is what has guided them through the academic year thus far.

Vikings Partner With Vikings and Other NCAA Institutions to Launch Collegiate Women’s Flag Football League

Augustana announced that the university is partnering with the Minnesota Vikings and five other NCAA institutions to launch a new collegiate women’s flag football league. Participating schools include AU, Concordia College Moorhead, Gustavus Adolphus College, Bethel University, the University of Northwestern, St. Paul and University of Wisconsin, Stout.

Augustana University, Active Generations Partner to Promote Positive Aging, Lifelong Learning

Augustana University and Dr. Lucas Hamiliton, assistant professor of psychology and director of the aging studies program, are partnering with Active Generations — a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting positive aging for adults. Learn more at augie.edu/LifelongLearning.

Labor of Love: Viking Ship Facade Made by Alumni Showcases Infamous Gjallarhorn at AU Men’s Hockey Games

The infamous Nyberg’s Ace Gjallarhorn at Augustana University’s Midco Arena has been suspended on the northeast corner of the building since opening in 2024. Now, thanks to alumni Kevin Nyberg '79, Dr. Mark Berdahl ‘81 and Dean Versteeg ‘82, Viking fans can view the gjallarhorn up close and at eye level during NCAA Division I Augustana Men’s Hockey games. Take a photo with the Viking ship facade and tag @goaugie on Facebook, Instagram and X.

Augustana’s 28th Boe Forum to Feature Presidential Historian

Hosted by Augustana University and the Center for Western Studies (CWS), the 28th Boe Forum on Public Affairs will feature an evening with Jon Meacham, presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author. The talk, entitled “What Has America Learned?” will be held at 7:30 p.m., on Wednesday, March 19, in the Elmen Center on Augustana’s campus.

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Inspired by Lutheran scholarly tradition and the liberal arts, Augustana provides an education of enduring worth that challenges the intellect, fosters integrity and integrates faith with learning and service in a diverse world.