The university is excited to announce that a total of 2,390 students — part- and full-time undergraduate and graduate students — chose to find their bold at Augustana for Academic Year 2024-25. Hailing from 41 states and 54 countries, the number marks the largest ever student body at Augustana.
Augustana’s Eide/Dalrymple Gallery Features Alumni Brad Widness ‘82 and Ann Kronlokken Widness ’83
The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University opens “Worlds Coming Together: Revelations Over Time,” which will be on view from Sept. 12 through Oct. 5. A homecoming gallery reception will be on Friday, Oct. 4, from 7-9 p.m., with a talk by artist Brad Widness at 7:30 p.m.
Augustana University Announces Election 2024 Initiative to Cultivate Curiosity, Exhibit Courage and Practice Civility
Augustana University is proud to announce the launch of the Election 2024: Curiosity, Courage & Civility Initiative ahead of the U.S. general election in November. This is a university-wide initiative to encourage members of the Augustana community to cultivate curiosity, exhibit courage and practice civility during a polarizing season in America.
Beyond the Books: AU Government & International Affairs and Religion/Philosophy Major Goes From Classroom to Courtroom with Law Firm Internship
Joe Gebel ‘26 is a government & international affairs and religion/philosophy double major from Mitchell, South Dakota. This summer, he interned at Dailey Law, an attorney’s office in Mitchell, where he undertook legal research, drafted court briefs, and edited and adapted contracts.
Beyond the Books: Business Administration Major Addresses Community Needs With The Foster Network Internship
Jaida Haynes ‘25, of Philip, South Dakota, is a business administration major with minors in social work and sign language studies. This summer, she utilized her skills off campus and interned with The Foster Network in Sioux Falls — a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families who care for children placed through a licensing agency.
Beyond the Books: MPA Student Audits Internship With RSM
Payton Anderson ‘25, of Sherburn, Minnesota, is an accounting and business administration double major. He is also part of the Augustana Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA) Program. Anderson, a Viking Wrestling student-athlete, is interning with RSM — an assurance, tax and consulting services firm in downtown Sioux Falls. Through his internship, he has gained hands-on experience with assurance and audits.
Beyond the Books: Environmental Studies and Anthropology Major Recognizes Importance of Volunteering With Outdoor Campus Internship
Sammie Kross ‘25, is an environmental studies and anthropology double major from Rapid City, South Dakota. This summer, Kross is interning at The Outdoor Campus with South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks (GFP) in Sioux Falls, where she wears many hats. She handles a variety of duties, including managing volunteers, photographing events, designing social media content and assisting with outdoor classes.