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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.

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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

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Augustana University’s 29th Boe Forum to Feature Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander

Augustana University and the Center for Western Studies (CWS) announced that the 29th Boe Forum on Public Affairs will feature an evening with Former NATO Supreme Allied Cmdr. James “Jim” Stavridis — a 4-star U.S. Navy admiral, New York Times best-selling author, Bloomberg Opinion columnist and senior military analyst for CNN. His talk, entitled “Geopolitics Beyond the Horizon: 21st Century Global Risk and Opportunity,” will be held at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, March 26, in the Elmen Center on Augustana’s campus.

Tickets for the 29th Boe Forum are free and available to the public beginning Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 8 a.m. To secure your ticket, visit augie.edu/BoeTickets.

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Augustana University Set to Launch Second DPT Program in January 2027, Expanding Footprint to Colorado

As part of its strategic plan, Augustana is expanding its Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program to Colorado — home to one of the university’s largest alumni bases. Housed in the university’s School of Health Professions, the launch of the Augustana Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in Colorado (DPT-CO) will take place in January 2027.

DPT-CO is now accepting applications for admittance into the program. To learn more about Augustana’s DPT programs and how to apply, visit augie.edu/DPT.

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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 —  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.

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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.