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In October 2021, Augustana University announced that it will be home to the Viking Men’s Hockey Program — set to take the ice in the fall of 2023. Kevin ‘79 and Linda Nyberg are generous supporters of Midco Arena’s gjallarhorn.

At Augustana, opportunities for student research are plentiful — from the Arthur Olsen Student Research Symposium and Ralph and Susie Wagoner Student-Faculty Research Award to the Augustana Research Institute (ARI) and Civitas Honors Program vocation projects. What sets AU apart from other universities, though, is the caliber of research performed by undergraduate students which often rivals graduate-level research.

Since 1966, more than 350 international students have graduated from Augustana. Every year, these students come from near and far — bringing invaluable insight and new perspectives to our community. They speak many languages — leaving an indelible mark on Augustana, as they prepare to serve in the world. 

The Augustana University School of Music (SoM) received its first 7-figure gift in April 2022 — an anonymous $1 million designated for the purchase of new pianos.

Augustana University’s School of Music is excited to announce that Dr. Russell P. Svenningsen, associate professor of music and director of vocal studies, has been named the sixth tenured conductor of the Augustana Choir.

Augustana University is proud to announce that its Class of 2021 nursing department graduates within its School of Health Professions achieved a 97.3% pass rate when taking the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) — the highest pass rate of all programs in South Dakota.

In October 2021, Augustana University announced that it will be home to the Viking Men’s Hockey program — set to take the ice in the fall of 2023. Peter (Pete) and Marilyn Hegg are generous supporters of one of the zambonis or ice resurfacers at Midco Arena, as well as an endowed scholarship, which will be named after them.

During Augustana’s 2022 commencement ceremony, Provost & Executive Vice President Dr. Colin Irvine presented this year’s faculty awards.

For the fifth time in its history, two Augustana University employees were named Augie Pride Award winners — Karie Frank, humanities division coordinator, and Amy Meyers ‘96, employee health nurse.

The university is proud to announce that Augustana Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) was honored at the 44th annual Minnesota PRSA Classics Awards banquet, held on May 12, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.