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.
September 03, 2026
Augustana University Announces Fourth Annual Critical Inquiry & Citizenship Colloquium
Augustana University’s fourth annual Critical Inquiry & Citizenship Colloquium will culminate this year with two speakers — Drs. Robert P. George and Cornel West, distinguished scholars and leading voices in American public life. The two are known for their friendship and collaboration, as well as their commitment to principled dialogue across differences. Their keynote presentation to the Augustana community, alumni and friends will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, in the Elmen Center, with a book signing to follow.
September 02, 2026
Eide/Dalrymple Gallery Features 2015 Augustana Alumnus, Sioux Falls SculptureWalk Artist
The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery will welcome back an Augustana alumnus for “Old History: The First Ten Years: Sculptures by Jacob Harvey ‘15” — on view from Thursday, Sept. 3, through Friday, Sept. 25. Free and open to the public, a reception for “Old History” will take place in the gallery at the Center for Visual Arts on Sept. 25, from 7-9 p.m., with an artist talk at 7:30 p.m.
September 01, 2026
Center for Western Studies at Augustana University Names New Leader
The Center for Western Studies (CWS) at Augustana University has named Dr. Jon K. Lauck as its next executive director. He is only the center’s fourth leader since its founding by author and Augustana Professor Emeritus of English Dr. Herbert Krause in 1964.
August 26, 2026
Augustana Holds Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Ceremony for Foundation Heights, $12 Million Apartment Building for Students
As part of a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, Aug. 26, Augustana dedicated Foundation Heights — a new apartment building for students. The approximately $12 million project is part of the university’s strategic plan — Viking Bold: The Journey to 2030 — to transform the physical campus to include new and enhanced facilities.