The Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (M.S. ABA) degree program at Augustana University is on a path toward national recognition and, ultimately, full accreditation. The M.S. ABA prepares students for the BCBA examination through a 5-semester, 19-month online program, which includes supervised fieldwork. Since December 2025, 63 students from 18 states and Canada have graduated from the online program. To date, 40 have become BCBAs, with more than a dozen serving in South Dakota.
October 02, 2026
Eide/Dalrymple Gallery Welcomes Back Alum for Viking Days Exhibition
For Viking Days, the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University is welcoming back Gracie Korstjens ’24 for their first solo exhibition “Identity // Identify.” The exhibition is on view through Thursday, Oct. 29, with a homecoming gallery reception at the Center for Visual Arts on Friday, Oct. 23, from 7-9 p.m., with an artist talk at 7:30 p.m.
September 23, 2026
Meet the 2026 Alumni Achievement and Horizon Award Winners
Each year, Alumni Achievement Awards are presented to Augustana University alumni who have made outstanding contributions to their fields of endeavor, communities and/or churches. The Horizon Award recognizes young alumni who have graduated within the last 15 years and quickly demonstrated outstanding vocational achievement and provided faithful service to their community and/or church. Recipients of both awards must exemplify one of the shared core values of the university.
Meet the 2026 award winners.
September 22, 2026
Augustana Ranked Top 5 Regional University by U.S. News & World Report
Augustana has been ranked as the No. 5 Regional University in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best College Rankings. U.S. News & World Report also ranked Augustana No. 6 in Best Value across the region.
September 18, 2026
The ‘Heart of Campus’ Reimagined: Renovation and Expansion Brings New Life to Chapel of Reconciliation
On Friday, Sept. 18, Augustana University celebrated the rededication of the Chapel of Reconciliation following the completion of a $4.4 million donor-funded renovation and expansion project — renewing a space that has served as a place for worship, reflection and community for more than four decades.
September 17, 2026
Rediscovered Time Capsule to be Featured at Viking Days Celebration
As Augustana University embarked on the renovation and expansion of its Chapel of Reconciliation, the owl statue Hindsight, Insight, Foresight was moved from its long-time home outside of Morrison Commons for refurbishment. The chapel and campus patio upgrades would lead to the discovery of a 40-year-old time capsule hidden within the statue. The capsule will be on display during Viking Days at Vikings Reunite on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Midco Arena.
September 09, 2026
Augustana University Welcomes Record-Breaking Student Body for Academic Year 2026-27
Augustana University welcomed a total of 2,652 students — part- and full-time undergraduate and graduate students — for Academic Year 2026-27. Hailing from 46 states and 48 countries, the number marks the largest ever student body in Augustana’s 166-year history.