Seniors Darwin Garcia of Honduras and Julie DeWitt of Yankton, South Dakota, were crowned the 2018 Viking Days King and Queen at Coronation on Wednesday.

Augustana has announced Nikki Troxclair as AU’s new vice president of strategic communications and marketing. She will lead the University’s public relations, marketing, editorial, web communications and central services areas for Augustana.

Money has again ranked Augustana among the nation's best colleges. The ranking is based on cost, graduation rates, academic offerings and social scene.

Kyle '93 and Katie (Clymer) Pederson of Eagan, Minnesota, have been named the 2018 "Friends of Augustana Music."

The countdown to Viking Days has officially begun. Meet the members of the 2018 Viking Days Royal Court and make plans to attend Coronation at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17, to see the crowning of the king and queen.

Alumni Ramona (Ode) Watson '51 and Pastor Dave Johnson '56 have been selected to reign over the 2018 Viking Days as the Centennial Queen and King.

Augustana University announced  details for a new online Master of Arts degree in Special Education. The program will be open to those who have earned a bachelor's degree in education and hold a current teaching license.

Jackie Payne has been chosen to lead the Augustana University Alumni Association as its new director. She replaces Adrienne McKeown '00, who served in this capacity for two years.

With the 2018-19 academic year officially underway, Augustana welcomes 11 new faculty to our AU community this fall. Please take the time to welcome our newest full-time faculty members.

Members of the Augustana University Class of 2022 witnessed the official opening of the 2018-19 academic year on Tuesday at the Opening Convocation ceremony, held on campus in the Elmen Center. The ceremony also recognized the 2018 Sophomore Honors Award recipients.