In only its third year at Augustana University, the Journey Scholars Program has seen significant growth. A total of 46 prospective students applied, and among those students, 27 committed to the program. That’s more than double the number of students who participated last year.
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Augustana’s Health Sciences Makes Move to Virtual Cadaver Technology: ‘The evolution of educational methods has been amazing’
Augustana University is excited to announce that it now has a Anatomage Virtual Cadaver table, one of only two known tables in South Dakota and one of only a few in the region.
Art Students to Steamroll Large-Scale Woodblock Prints as Part of Augustana’s Viking Days Homecoming
With the help of Myrl & Roy’s Paving, Inc. (a subsidiary of L.G. Everist, Inc.), the Brandon Valley High School Creative Minds Club and Augustana University Printmaking Program are creating, on Thursday, Oct. 7, large-scale 4-by-8-foot woodblock prints with a steamroller.
Augustana Crowns Afzal, Ziems as 2021 Viking Days Royals
Augustana University students Taha Afzal and Becca Ziems ‘22 were crowned the 2021 Viking Days Royals at coronation on Monday, Oct. 4, at the Elmen Center.
Augustana Develops Model to Promote Students’ Overall Well-Being
Augustana has always been committed to the well-being of every student, and now, a model has been developed integrating the key dimensions of well-being, and highlighting the interdisciplinary connections to success.
Augustana’s Model School Paves Way for Bold Future, Experiential Learning in Education
Dating back to the early 20th century, Lutheran Normal School (which would later merge with Augustana College) was providing experiential learning for future elementary school teachers. “The Model School” or “Campus Training School” was created to bridge the gap between normal school and higher education.
Augustana University to Celebrate International Education Week on Oct. 31-Nov. 5
In conjunction with several university and student groups on campus, Augustana’s International Programs Office (IPO) is proud to celebrate International Education Week (IEW), beginning Sunday, Oct. 31, through Friday, Nov. 5.
The Alumni Who Paved the Way for Ethiopian Students at AU
Augustana alumni Hilina Teferra and Meti Shiferaw ‘14 were the university’s first international students from Ethiopia. Their bravery led to more than 100 Ethiopian enrollments at AU over the last decade.
AU Student-Run Publications Place Nationally in Best of Show Competition
Augustana’s student-run publications, the Edda and The Augustana Mirror, placed in the top 10 of their respective categories in the 2021 Best of Show Competition at the National College Media Convention.
The Butterfly Effect: Little Things Lead Alumna to AU and Dream Job
Through a series of events she calls her own "butterfly effect," Sara Waldner '19 landed her dream job at Lawrence & Schiller after receiving scholarships, support and internship opportunities from Augustana.