Augustana University students Vy Nguyen ‘27 and Ridge Fisher ‘27 were crowned the 2026 Viking Days Royals during a coronation ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 21, in the Elmen Center.
October 28, 2026
Augustana Inducts Seven Members Into 2026 Honorary Alumni Society Class
Augustana University established the Augustana Honorary Alumni Society to recognize individuals who have shown extraordinary dedication to Augustana’s mission, along with its core values of Christian, liberal arts, excellence, community and service. Through sustained commitment to the university, honorary alumni have demonstrated the gold standard of engagement.
This year, Augustana inducted seven members — recognized on Friday, Oct. 23, during Viking Days.
October 19, 2026
Augustana University to Celebrate 103rd Homecoming, Viking Bold Campaign Success
Augustana University is celebrating its 103rd homecoming during Viking Days 2026, beginning on Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Oct. 25. Generations of Vikings will unite to celebrate all things blue and gold — a beloved tradition that officially became known as "Viking Days" in 1929.
For information on all things Viking Days, visit augie.edu/VikingDays. View the full Viking Days 2026 schedule.
October 15, 2026
Augustana Expands Government & International Affairs Department With Four Specialized Majors
In Fall 2026, the Augustana University Government & International Affairs Department expanded its degree program offerings to include more specialized majors — giving students focused pathways aligned with their interests, workforce demands and graduate school preparation.
October 14, 2026
Theatre Department Presents 'Straw Boy,' World Premiere by Augustana Alumna
The Augustana University Theatre Department presents the world premiere of Straw Boy by Mikennah Oleson '26. Straw Boy, presented on Oct. 22-25, is a reimagining of Pinocchio and aims to spin an almost-fairy tale — filled with music and magic, as well as questions of what it means to be real and good.
To purchase tickets, visit augie.edu/tickets.
October 06, 2026
Augustana M.S. Applied Behavior Analysis Graduates Exceed National Certification Pass Rates
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.