Augustana conferred on Nov.11, 2021, an honorary Bachelor of Arts degree to Sgt. Gene Murphy. When Murphy enrolled at Augustana in 1972, he had already been a veteran for more than three years. In 1979, just 16 credits shy of meeting graduation requirements at the time, Murphy withdrew from AU to work with Disabled American Veterans (DAV).
November 10, 2021
Augustana's Svenningsen Chosen as First South Dakota Professor to Conduct SD All-State Chorus
Dr. Russell Svenningsen, Augustana School of Music director of vocal studies and associate professor of music, is the first South Dakota professor to have conducted the 69th Annual South Dakota All-State Chorus, hosted by the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA).
November 08, 2021
Augustana and its Alumni Reflect on Band’s 125th Anniversary
A celebration of the Augustana Band’s 125th anniversary will take place on Thursday, Nov. 11. The concert at the Washington Pavilion entitled “A Prairie of Voices,” will feature the All City Middle School Honor Band, as well as a commissioned piece by Dr. James M. David, an internationally-recognized composer.
November 05, 2021
The Butterfly Effect: Little Things Lead Alumna to AU and Dream Job
Through a series of events she calls her own "butterfly effect," Sara Waldner '19 landed her dream job at Lawrence & Schiller after receiving scholarships, support and internship opportunities from Augustana.
November 04, 2021
Augustana’s School of Music, Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Society Team up to Provide More Outreach to South Dakota Middle and High School Students
Augustana University is proud to announce that its School of Music (SoM) has teamed up with the Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues (SFJB) Society to provide more outreach to middle and high school students in South Dakota through SFJB’s Jazz Diversity Project (JDP).
November 03, 2021
AU Student-Run Publications Place Nationally in Best of Show Competition
Augustana’s student-run publications, the Edda and The Augustana Mirror, placed in the top 10 of their respective categories in the 2021 Best of Show Competition at the National College Media Convention.
November 02, 2021
The Alumni Who Paved the Way for Ethiopian Students at AU
Augustana alumni Hilina Teferra and Meti Shiferaw ‘14 were the university’s first international students from Ethiopia. Their bravery led to more than 100 Ethiopian enrollments at AU over the last decade.
