Genetic engineering sounds futuristic and far-fetched to many people, but genetic manipulation is happening — even now. The 24th Boe Forum for Public Affairs, held on March 23, addressed an all-important question concerning preventive genomics and the geopolitics involved: are we ready?
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Augustana Focuses on Academic Innovation as it Begins to Implement its Viking Bold Strategic Plan
As Augustana University begins to implement phases of its Viking Bold: The Journey to 2030 strategic plan, nearly every element of university life could experience energizing change – especially those opportunities related to academics.
Augustana Postpones 24th Boe Forum on Public Affairs
The Center for Western Studies (CWS) and Augustana University have made the difficult decision to postpone the 24th Boe Forum on Public Affairs featuring Drs. Robert Green and Jamie Metzl originally scheduled to be held on Monday, March 23.
Augustana University to Deliver Courses Online for Remainder of Spring Semester
Augustana University announced today it will continue to deliver curriculum online for the remainder of the spring semester and is prioritizing the health and safety of its students and the broader community as the spread of COVID-19 continues to impact Sioux Falls, the state and the nation.
The Front Lines: Augustana Alumnus, South Dakota's Longtime Epidemiologist Shares His Experiences in Public Health
Dr. Lon Kightlinger, Ph.D. '77 will join the Augustana Community for a free webinar on Wednesday, April 15. Kightlinger retired as the South Dakota State Epidemiologist and jumped into working with the Peace Corps in Madagascar. Kightlinger has battled on the front lines of the HIV-AIDS, Ebola, Measles, Pneumonic Plague and the COVID-19 pandemics.
Augustana University Student Audrey Cope Named 2020 Truman Scholar
Audrey Cope '21 is one of just 62 college students nationwide selected for the $30,000 award based on academics, public service leadership potential.
Meet the 2020 Covenant Award Recipients
Six students received the 2020 Covenant Award in a virtual ceremony held on Friday, April 17, recognized for their exemplary commitment to the core values at Augustana University.
Donation Aids Nursing Transition to Virtual Clinical Simulation
With the help of generous funding from the Sheldon F. Reese Foundation, Augustana has added a virtual clinical simulation software package to support the nursing program clinical experiences through the end of the semester and into the summer.
Augustana University Announces 2020-21 Christopherson Scholarship Recipients
Six Augustana students have been awarded Fred C. and J. Marie Christopherson Scholarships for the 2020-21 academic year.
Augustana University’s Studio 47 Releases New Podcast
Augustana University’s recording studio, Studio 47, has released its newest podcast “Alone Together: Conversations Amid COVID-19,” intended to capture the lives of those in the AU community and how each of them is uniquely affected by the current pandemic.