Augustana University and the Butterfly House & Aquarium (BHA) in Sioux Falls have a deep connection based on research and community engagement.
July 28, 2021
Experiential Learning at its Best: Internship Allows AU Chemistry Major to ‘feel like an actual scientist’
This summer, Hovorka is interning at OmegaQuant in Sioux Falls, but also spends his time as a member of the Augustana Theatre Department, building supervisor at Recreational Services, recruiting officer of the Dungeons and Dragons Club, Viking Advisor in Campus Life and ambassador in the Admission Office.
July 27, 2021
Augustana Alumna Given Second Chance to Make Magic at the Disney College Program
More than one year after Kaatje Weiland ‘19 was sent home early from the Disney College Program due to COVID-19, she is back in Orlando, Florida, living out her dream of being a Disney World cast member.
July 22, 2021
Gilman Scholarship Program Provides Six Augustana Students Opportunity to Study Away in Academic Year 2021-22
During Academic Year 2021-22, six out of seven AU students who applied for the program were awarded a scholarship — more than double the national success rate.
July 21, 2021
Experiential Learning at its Best: Augustana Communication Studies and Marketing Major Returns to Her Roots as Intern for 4-H Program
Augustana student Anna Rose ‘22, of Alpha, Minnesota, is a communication studies/business and marketing double major at Augustana with a minor in entrepreneurship. She is interning with University of Minnesota Extension Services, Youth Development in Rock County, Minnesota.
July 20, 2021
Answering the Call for Code: Augustana Community Joins IBM’s Challenge to Fight Climate Change
Augustana President Stephanie Herseth Sandlin is joining a group of academic leaders, distinguished advisors and seasoned scholars, serving as a judge for the Call for Code University Challenge. Dr. David O’Hara, professor of environmental studies and director of sustainability, joins six other world-class environmentalists, organization executives and industry pioneers on the 2021 “Expert” judging panel.
July 15, 2021
2020-21 Faculty Retirees: Celebrating 476 Years of Teaching Excellence
Augustana's most recent faculty retirees made an impact on the hearts and minds of our students and all those blessed to be part of the campus community.