The Forward Sioux Falls Campaign is generously supporting Augustana University’s Harriet Emily Scott Social Work Program — awarding the program $50,000 annually over the next five years. The Forward Sioux Falls Campaign is providing compensation for qualifying Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) students who are completing internships in health care-related fields.
June 23, 2026
Augustana University Students Named 2026-27 Christopherson Scholars
Six Augustana University students have been awarded Fred C. and J. Marie Christopherson Scholarships for the 2026-26 academic year. The recipients of the Fred C. and J. Marie Christopherson Scholarship are recognized as students who are committed to the university, respected by their peers, have a strong work ethic and a solid character.
June 10, 2026
Augustana University Spring 2026 Dean’s List Celebrates Nearly 900 Students
Augustana University announced students who have been named to the Dean's List for the spring semester of the 2025-26 academic year. This spring, the Dean's List recognizes 898 full-time students hailing from 23 states and 29 countries.
View the list.
June 03, 2026
Augustana University’s Eide/Dalrymple Gallery Presents ‘Chad Nelson: Fires in the Dark’
The Augustana University Eide/Dalrymple Gallery presents “Chad Nelson: Fires in the Dark,” a Master of Art Education thesis exhibition — on view through Thursday, June 18. Free and open to the public, a reception for “Fires in the Dark” will take place in the Center for Visual Arts on Friday, June 5, from 6-8 p.m.
June 01, 2026
Augustana Alumnae Rally Around Friend, Classmate in Her Final Year
When an alumna was diagnosed with T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, her fellow Augustana classmates didn’t think twice about rallying around her. Two Augustana alumnae — who had never even met — came together to be by their friend’s side.
May 22, 2026
Figuring it Out: Augustana Commencement Speaker Encourages Class of 2026 to Embrace Uncertainty Post Graduation
When Abel Alene ‘26 first arrived in South Dakota, he knew almost nothing about Sioux Falls or Augustana University. And Alene didn’t imagine he’d one day stand at the podium as his class’ commencement speaker.
On Saturday, his commencement speech to the Class of 2026 will address the importance of embracing uncertainty.
May 20, 2026
International Nursing Exchange Students Find Second Home at Augustana University, Extend Stay
When Hannah Roland ‘26 and Knut Opheim ‘26 arrived at Augustana University, the Norwegian nursing students expected to stay for just one semester. Within weeks, a supportive community, busy campus life and new friendships convinced them to extend their stay to a full academic year.