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.
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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.
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.
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 Announces $2 Million Gift for Sharon Lust School of Education
Augustana University announced a $2 million gift that will help in the creation of the Sharon Lust School of Education, located in the Madsen Social Science Center on the university’s campus.
Augustana University Ranked Nationally as One of the Best Colleges for Post-Graduate Employment
Career site Zippia has ranked Augustana University No. 2 in the nation for post-graduate employment.
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.
Augustana to Offer Majority of Fall 2020 Classes In-Person or in Hybrid/Flex Format
As part of the Viking Flex Plan, Augustana University is prepared to welcome students back in August and offer them the best on-campus experience possible amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Augustana University Announces Spring 2020 Dean's List
Augustana University today announced the students who have been named to the Dean's List for the spring semester of the 2019-20 academic year.
AU Admission Counselor Making an Impact: Wendy Mamer Considered a Rising Star
Augustana Admission Counselor Wendy Mamer has been named the 2020 Rising Star Award winner from the Minnesota Association for College Admission Counseling (MACAC).