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.
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.
Augustana to Bring Excitement, Hockey Cheer to Midco Arena
Augustana University will soon be home to one of the first hockey cheer programs in South Dakota. Augustana Hockey Cheer will officially be added to the university’s list of club sports offerings in Fall 2026 and will support its NCAA Division I Viking Hockey Team and potentially, its club hockey teams during home games at Midco Arena.
Augustana University Accounting Graduates Ranked No. 1 in South Dakota, Top 10 in the Nation for CPA Exam Pass Rates
Augustana University accounting graduates who took the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination for the first time in 2024 had the highest pass rate in South Dakota and the sixth-highest in the nation. This is according to the latest data released by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA).
Beyond the Books: Augustana Journalism and Media Studies Major Scores Internship With Sports Illustrated
Augustana University student Zach Richardson ‘26, of Canton, South Dakota, was given an opportunity to intern with Sports Illustrated in Fall 2025. The journalism and media studies double major, and AU Football player for five years, said building meaningful connections in the journalism field is important to his future career.
Gilman Scholarship Provides Three Augustana Students Study-Abroad Opportunity in 2026
Augustana University students Lilly Roberts ‘26, Vanessa Romero ‘26 and Jessalyn Wienk ‘27 are the 2025-26 recipients of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, which supports students nationwide, helping them in developing language and culture skills that are important to their academic and career growth.
Augustana Master of Sports Administration & Leadership Program to Host Second Annual Make-A-Wish 5K
Augustana University Master of Sports Administration & Leadership (MSAL) Program students will host its second annual Vikings Make-A-Wish 5K on Saturday, April 25, at 9 a.m., as part of their capstone project. The event will take place on Augustana’s campus and is open to the community.