The Augustana University School of Music (SoM) announced that the Augustana Northlanders Jazz Band, along with 800 middle and high school students from three states, will perform during the 50th Annual Jazz on the Upper Great Plains Festival on Monday, March 3, and Tuesday, March 4. This year’s Jazz on the Upper Great Plains Festival will feature the U.S. Air Force Academy Band “The Falconaires.” To learn more about the 2025 Jazz on the Upper Great Plains Festival, visit augie.edu/JazzFestival.
February 11, 2025
99% of 2024 Augustana University Graduates Achieve a Positive Career Outcome
A newly published report by Augustana University shows that 99% of 2024 graduates achieved a positive career outcome. Many of these graduates chose to continue their education, with 26% enrolled in graduate school or professional programs. More employment data, as well as other post-graduation activities and destinations for members of the Augustana Class of 2024, is detailed in the Career Outcomes Report published by the Student Success Center at augie.edu/outcomes.
February 05, 2025
Augustana University’s School of Music Hosts 2025 J. Earl Lee Collaborative Piano Festival
The Augustana University School of Music (SoM) is excited to announce its 2025 J. Earl Lee Piano Festival — taking place from Feb. 27 - March 1, on Augustana’s campus. The international competition for young pianists features performances by award-winning pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit augie.edu/LeePianoFestival.
January 27, 2025
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.
January 16, 2025
Augustana University to Host Week-Long Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.
Members of the Augustana University community will join together for a series of events that celebrates the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hosted by several Augustana offices and student organizations, view the list of events planned for the week of Monday, Jan. 20, on the university’s campus.
January 15, 2025
Gilman Scholarship Provides Study-Away Opportunities in Norway, Japan for 2025
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program provides annual support to students across the country — enabling “American students to gain proficiency in diverse languages and cultures, skills that are critically important to their academic and career development.” Maddox Sievert ‘26 and Hannah Woody ‘26 are AU’s 2024-25 recipients of the Gilman Scholarship.
January 10, 2025
Augustana University’s Eide/Dalrymple Gallery to Feature 90+ Works of Art From 17 Regional High Schools
The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University opens its annual 2025 "Augustana High School Invitational" on Thursday, Jan. 16, which will be on view through Friday, Feb. 7. A gallery reception will be held on Feb. 7, from 6-8 p.m., with an awards ceremony at 7:30 p.m. The exhibition and its closing events are free and open to the public.