Hosted by the Norway-America Association (NORAM), Augustana University joined five other colleges and universities in Oslo, Norway, on Thursday, May 15, to celebrate 100 years of Norwegian-American Educational Cooperation. All founded by Norwegian immigrants, these institutions have welcomed Norwegian students and maintained strong ties to Norway. With academics, diplomats, business leaders and guests from both countries, the celebration was a tribute to shared history, knowledge and future cooperation.
May 23, 2025
‘Small Moments Like These’: 2025 Commencement Speaker Draws Inspiration From Augustana Alumna and Mom
Annie Johnston ‘25, of Sioux Falls, has been named Augustana University's 2025 Undergraduate Commencement speaker — set to address her class at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, at Kirkeby-Over Stadium. Johnston, who is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in history and government & international affairs, is pursuing work in political advocacy and plans to apply to law school in the fall.
May 21, 2025
Six Augustana University Students Named 2025-26 Christopherson Scholars
Six Augustana University students have been awarded Fred C. and J. Marie Christopherson Scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year. The recipients of the Fred C. and J. Marie Christopherson Scholarship are recognized as students who are committed to the university, respected by their peers, have a strong work ethic and a solid character.
May 20, 2025
Augustana University to Host 16th Annual Lighting the Way Autism Conference & Autism Walk
Augustana will once again host the Lighting the Way (LTW) Autism Conference “Pathways to Wellness” on Friday, June 6, in the Fryxell Humanities Center on the university’s campus. Free and open to the public, the Lighting the Way Autism Walk will then take place on Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. - noon, on the Morrison Commons Patio. For more information on the 2025 Lighting the Way Autism Conference and its breakout sessions, as well as to register for the event, visit augie.edu/LightingtheWay.
May 19, 2025
Augustana University Introduces Graduating Class of 2025
Augustana University is proud to announce the graduating Class of 2025. The ceremonies, held at Kirkeby-Over Stadium on Saturday, May 24, will include an undergraduate ceremony for the Class of 2025 at 10:30 a.m., as well as a graduate hooding and commencement ceremony at 2 p.m. For the full schedule of events, visit augie.edu/commencement.
May 14, 2025
Augustana Alumna, Employee of Nearly 20 Years Honored With 2025 Augie Pride Award
Tresse (Klumper) Evenson '04 has been named the 2025 Augie Pride Award winner. Evenson was recognized on Wednesday, April 30, at the university’s annual Service Awards & Retirement Recognition Ceremony in the Ordal Dining Hall of the Morrison Commons. Her parents, husband, four children and two nieces, who went to great lengths to keep the award a secret, were all in attendance.
May 07, 2025
Augustana Art Department Awards Spitznagel Medal for Achievement in Art to Two Graduating Artists
The university is proud to announce that the Augustana Art Department has presented its highest award — the Harold Spitznagel Medal for Achievement in Art — to two Augustana students. Randi Inez Eggum ‘25 and Quinn Ward ‘25 were awarded the prestigious medal during the opening reception of the Augustana Senior Show at the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery on Friday, April 25.