Augustana University has selected Maya Madson ‘27 and Ayden Calvert ‘27 to take part in the 2026 Peace Scholars Program — designed to inspire and engage “students to become full participants in peacemaking efforts around the world.”
April 07, 2026
Augustana University Student Looks to Combine Music and Language Through CLS Program in Japan
Augustana University student Adam Brachman ‘28 has received the 2026 Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program Award, which provides American college and university students with the opportunity to study cultures and languages essential to U.S. global engagement. The media production & entrepreneurship and music double major will spend eight weeks in Okayama, Japan, intensively studying the Japanese language and culture.
April 01, 2026
A ‘Major’ Milestone: Bachelor of Music Coming to Augustana School of Music
The Augustana University School of Music will soon be home to a Bachelor of Music (B.M.). The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) approved the B.M. in November 2025 — the final step needed to begin full implementation of the degree with a concentration in (instrumental or vocal) performance in Fall 2026.
March 31, 2026
Augustana University Theatre Dives Into World of Dungeons & Dragons With ‘She Kills Monsters’
The Augustana University Theatre Department presents “She Kills Monsters,” a high-octane dramatic comedy by acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen. Directed by Augustana alumnus Jeff Larson ‘16, the production runs from Thursday, April 16, through Sunday, April 19, at the Augustana University Theatre.
March 30, 2026
Building Belonging: 2025-26 ASA President, Vice President Let Community Guide Strategic Plan
Augustana Student Association (ASA) President Igen Nyawanda ‘28 and Vice President Maggie McKeown ‘28 started both college and ASA at the same time. After their first year, they bonded over their experiences and friendships built through ASA, sparking a new idea that would soon become a no-brainer — running together for president and vice president of ASA. During their time in office, their administration is focusing on three pillars of their strategic plan.
March 26, 2026
AU Eide/Dalrymple Gallery Presents ‘Flower and Flame’
The Augustana University Eide/Dalrymple Gallery presents “Flower and Flame,” a powerful exhibition by artist Deborah Mitchell — on view through April 23. Free and open to the public, a reception for “Flower and Flame” will take place in the Center for Visual Arts on Friday, March 27, from 7-9 p.m., with an artist talk at 7:30 p.m.
March 24, 2026
AU Student Organization Partners With Make-A-Wish to Bring More Color to Ace’s Painting Party
Sponsored by Nyberg’s ACE, Augustana University will once again host Ace’s Painting Party on Sunday, April 26, from 3-5 p.m. — an annual tradition that allows area community members to paint the ice at Midco Arena. This year, the Augustana Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will be putting on the event, which will provide an opportunity for Augustana’s student-athletes and the community to come together to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.