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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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More than 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students at Augustana University come from 44 states and 45 countries.

Gabriela "Gabi" Rabboni '26, of São Paulo, Brazil, highlights her experience at Augustana and the support she's received.

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Augustana News Spotlight

Augustana Band Will Celebrate 130th Anniversary With Alumni, Scholarship Campaign

The Augustana Band has endured as one of the university’s most visible and beloved ensembles for more than a century. This year, for its 130th anniversary, the university will celebrate this longstanding tradition in a big way — is inviting its alumni to participate in several events in the spring, as well as a fundraising initiative to raise money for band-related impact scholarships.

To register for the Band 130 Celebration, visit augie.edu/Band130Registration. To support band-related impact scholarships, visit augie.edu/Band130.

Augustana University Fall 2025 Dean’s List Celebrates 1,000+ Students

Augustana University announced those students who have been named to the Dean's List for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year. View the full list.

‘Augustana High School Invitational’ to Open at University’s Eide/Dalrymple Gallery

The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University will open its annual “Augustana High School Invitational,” on Thursday, Jan. 15, which will continue through Friday, Feb. 6. A gallery reception will be held on Feb. 6, from 6-8 p.m., with an awards ceremony at 7:30 p.m. The exhibition and its closing events are free and open to the public.

Augustana University Awarded $5 Million Grant in National Storytelling Initiative on Christian Faith and Life

Augustana University has recently been awarded a $5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. for the “promotion and support of religious, educational or charitable purposes.” Augustana is one of 48 recipients in Lilly Endowment’s National Storytelling Initiative on Christian Faith and Life 2025.

With support from Lilly Endowment, Augustana will launch a 5-year storytelling initiative, “Sacred Discoveries: Stories of Christian Flourishing in College.”

The Top 10 in 2025: Augustana Looks Back at University’s Biggest Headlines

Augustana looks back on the university's top 10 stories of 2025.

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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.