Augustana University announced today a $1 million endowed gift for student-athlete scholarships. This pledge, from Bob '61 and Trish Swanhorst, will support all athletes, regardless of sport, and help further many goals of Augustana’s strategic plan — Viking Bold: The Journey to 2030.
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Hospital Patients Discover Opportunity to Vote Thanks to Augustana Alumni, Students
Augustana Alumna Dr. Kelly Wong has recruited hundreds of healthcare systems, workers and students across the nation to help increase turnout among registered voters who find themselves unexpectedly hospitalized in the days and weeks prior to November 3, 2020.
Augustana Named Top University for Accelerated Nursing Program
Augustana is proud to announce that the university made the list of Best Accelerated Nursing Programs in 2020 by Best Value Schools — ranked No. 3 in the nation out of the 264 member schools in the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).
Augustana’s Diversity Advocacy Certification Program Named Regional Award Winner
Augustana University is extremely proud to announce that the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) has awarded Assistant Dean of Students for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Willette Capers with the Innovative Program Award for her work on the Diversity Advocate Certification Program.
Augustana Alumna Combining Art and Social Media to Engage, Educate and Make Change
Augustana alumna Manaal Ali ‘20, is adding artist to her already extensive list of achievements. Ali launched a community project on social media that is sparking thoughtful, positive and powerful discussions among her followers.
Giving Day 2020 a Bold Success for the Augustana Family
During Augustana’s fourth annual Giving Day, the university receieved nearly 600 gifts to the university, totaling more than $330,000.
Augustana Launches Medical Humanities & Society Minor as Spotlight Continues to Shine on Ethics in Medicine
Augustana University launches 18-credit Medical Humanities and Society Minor this fall, a goal set forth in Augustana’s strategic plan Viking Bold: The Journey to 2030.
Augustana University Receives $1 Million Gift for Scholarships
Augustana University today announced a $1 million estate gift from Sanford and Mae (Ellis) Brakke, designated to support student scholarships.
The Right to Vote, The Right to Lead: An Open Letter Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Ratification of the 19th Amendment
An Open Letter Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Ratification of the 19th Amendment.
Solving Pandemic Problems: Augustana GIS Student Gives Viking Athletics ‘A Place to Start’
In preparation for the return of athletic competition and fans, Augustana University had to figure out how many people should attend different events, where they should sit and how they should safely maneuver around its facilities. Viking Athletics tapped into a geographic information system (GIS) student, who gave them a place to start.