The Augustana University History Department supports exploration of how historical events fit into the modern world in a rigorous, intellectual environment. Studying history is more than memorizing dates and battles, but better understanding the complexity of human behavior and what makes each situation instructive.
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A newly published report by Augustana University shows that 98% of 2025 graduates — who completed degrees in August, December and May of Academic Year 2024-25 — achieved a positive career outcome. Many of these graduates chose to continue their education, with 22% enrolled in graduate school or professional programs.
More employment data, as well as other post-graduation activities and destinations for members of the Augustana Class of 2025, is detailed in the Career Outcomes Report published at augie.edu/outcomes.
The Augustana History Department has secured $61,000 from the African American Civil Rights History Grants Program — administered by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. The funding will help create Augustana student internships in archival work, historic preservation and public history.
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.