Augustana University has been named a top regional university by U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best College Rankings. Augustana is ranked No. 9 in Best Regional Universities in the Midwest and listed in other Best Regional Universities Midwest categories, including No. 8 in Best Undergraduate Teaching and No. 9 in Best Value.
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AU Welcomes Nearly 2,100 Students in Academic Year 2022-23
The university is excited to announce that a total of 2,086 students — part- and full-time undergraduate and graduate students — chose to embark on a bold future at Augustana.
Augustana's Boe Forum to Focus on Sustainable Development
Augustana University and the Center for Western Studies (CWS) announced that Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland, the former prime minister of Norway and director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO), will be the featured speaker for the 26th Boe Forum on Public Affairs to be held at 7:30 p.m., on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in the Elmen Center.
Augustana University Initiative Celebrates Women in Philanthropy, Inspires Investment in Student Scholarships
A group of Augustana alumnae and friends are making a collaborative effort to celebrate women who will lead, serve, give, succeed and be bold in their communities.
Augustana University Announces Plans to Renovate Morrison Commons
Augustana will renovate the Morrison Commons, located on Commons Drive connected to the Edith Mortenson Center on the university’s campus. In partnership with Sodexo — AU’s food service and facilities management partner — construction on the approximately $7-8 million project is expected to be complete by Fall 2023.
Augustana University's DPT Program Achieves Important Milestone in Accreditation Process
Augustana University is excited to announce that its Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program has achieved ”candidate for accreditation” status from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
Profound Artwork of Augustana Alumnus to Serve as Focal Point in Renovated Chapel
A 14-panel reredos depicting the life of Christ, donated to Augustana in 1962 in honor of Paul Rogness ‘58, will emerge from storage and find its new home in the Chapel of Reconciliation.
Augustana to Launch Social Work Program Named After Former Director, ‘Godmother of Social Work’
After more than 15 years, Augustana University has decided to bring back its social work program within the Sharon Lust School of Education — naming it after the former Director of Augustana’s Social Work program and Assistant Professor Emerita of Social Work Dr. Harriet Emily (Johnson) Scott ‘59.
Bold Journey From Plains to Washington, D.C. Prepares Augustana Alumna for Return Home
Augustana alumna Paula Haiwick ‘94 is an independent consultant, transformation subject matter expert for clients in the federal and private sector, entrepreneur and small business owner. Throughout her more than 25-year career, she has led projects focused on transformation, change management, human capital strategy, business process analysis, training, organizational development, implementation planning and program management.