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A nationally-recognized university located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Augustana University is home to students who aspire to become the change-makers and problem-solvers of tomorrow.

We believe life is about the journey — the places you see, experiences you have, knowledge you gain and people you meet along the way. It's what being a Viking is all about, and it's why we're proud to partner with families to make that journey possible.

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AU in Review: Spring 2025

of 2024 Graduates Achieved a Positive Career Outcome

No. 1

Best Value School in the Midwest

U.S. News & World Report

12:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio in Augustana University Classrooms

of 2024 Graduates Received Admission Into Continuing Education

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Student Spotlight

Nearly 2,400 undergraduate and graduate students at Augustana University come from 41 states and 54 countries.

Hannah Nguyen '25, an international student from Dak Lak, Vietnam, highlights her experience at Augustana and the support she's received.

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Hannah Nguyen '25

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Augustana News Spotlight

Augustana Ranked No. 1 Regional University in Best Value by U.S. News & World Report

Augustana has been ranked the No. 1 Regional University in the Midwest in Best Value for the second year in a row by U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best College Rankings — viewed as the gold standard in college rankings lists. In addition, U.S. News ranked Augustana No. 7 in Best (Overall) Regional Universities in the Midwest. AU is listed in other Best Regional Universities Midwest categories, including No. 6 in Most Innovative and No. 7 in Best Undergraduate Teaching. For more rankings related to Augustana University, visit augie.edu/rankings.

Augustana Partners With Our Savior’s Lutheran Church to Host Bach Collegium

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (OSL) will soon begin hosting the performances of the Augustana School of Music’s ensemble — the Augustana Bach Collegium. Thanks to support from Dr. Greg ‘74 and Karen (Devick) Schultz ‘75, the Augustana Bach Collegium will perform its fall and spring events at OSL over the next four years. The first will take place on Sunday, Oct. 5, in collaboration with the Augustana Choir. To purchase tickets to the Oct. 5 concert, visit augie.edu/MusicTickets.

Augustana Alumna, Nursing Professor Receives Daisy Award for Lifetime Achievement

Presented at the Augustana University Nursing Pinning Ceremony this past May, Augustana alumna and former assistant professor of nursing Muriel Larson ‘89 was honored as the recipient of the Daisy Award for Lifetime Achievement for her contributions in the field of nursing.

For more information about the Augustana Nursing Program, visit augie.edu/nursing.

Alex Folgar and Gabi Rabboni Crowned 2025 Viking Days Royals

With hearts full of school pride, Viking Days now holds an extra special place in the hearts of this year’s royals Alex Folgar ‘26 and Gabriela “Gabi” Rabonni ‘26.

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Five Inducted Into 2025 Augustana Honorary Alumni Society

In Spring 2023, Augustana University established the Honorary Alumni Society to recognize individuals who have shown extraordinary dedication to Augustana’s mission, along with its core values of Christian, liberal arts, excellence, community and service. Through sustained commitment to the university, honorary alumni have demonstrated the gold standard of engagement. This year, Augustana inducted five members into the honorary alumni society. The inductees were recognized on Friday, Sept. 26, at the Honor Guard Luncheon during Viking Days.

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Inspired by Lutheran scholarly tradition and the liberal arts, Augustana provides an education of enduring worth that challenges the intellect, fosters integrity and integrates faith with learning and service in a diverse world.