In only its third year at Augustana University, the Journey Scholars Program has seen significant growth. A total of 46 prospective students applied, and among those students, 27 committed to the program. That’s more than double the number of students who participated last year.
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First Beacom Research Fellows Reflect on Learning Opportunities
A generous donation from Lisa and Miles Beacom in February allowed Augustana students the chance to conduct impactful, hands-on research while better serving the Sioux Falls community.
AU Welcomes 2,000+ Students in Academic Year 2021-22
The university is excited to announce that a total of 2,022 students — including part- and full-time undergraduate and graduate students — have chosen to embark on a bold future at Augustana.
‘A Huge Bonding Experience’: AU Professor, Students Turn Alaskan Wilderness Into Classroom
Ten Augustana students spent three weeks this summer in the wilderness of Alaska, which served as their classroom for a nature writing course while narrowly escaping the wrath of mother nature.
Augustana Announces 2021 Alumni Achievement Award and Horizon Award Recipients
Five distinguished Augustana alumni will be celebrated during Viking Days 2021 for outstanding achievement in their field and for exemplifying the core values of Augustana University: Christian faith, excellence, liberal arts, community and service.
Augustana University Ranked Top 10 Regional University by U.S. News & World Report
Augustana University has been named a top regional university for the third year-in-a-row by U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best College Rankings.
Augustana’s Eide/Dalrymple Gallery Features ‘Project 66: The Biblical Mosaics of Dana K. Leahy’
The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University opens “Project 66: The Biblical Mosaics of Dana K. Leahy,” which will be on view from Thursday, Sept. 9, through Saturday, Oct. 2.
Experiential Learning at its Best: Physics Research Program Gives AU Student Opportunity to Gain Experience, Build ‘Foundation of Peers’
Augustana student Tiana Townsend ‘22, of Sioux Falls, is a physics and ACS chemistry double major, who is also minoring in mathematics. Townsend participated in experiential learning opportunities while interning with the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, over the summer.
Zippia Ranks Augustana University No. 2 in the Nation for Post-Graduate Employment
Augustana is proud to announce that career site Zippia has ranked AU No. 2 in the nation in 2021 for post-graduate employment.
Augustana Announces Inaugural Deans for School of Health Professions, School of Business
Augustana University announced that Dr. Matt Volansky has been named the inaugural Dean of the School of Health Professions and Dr. Marcia Entwistle as the inaugural dean of the School of Business.