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An �������� student is following in her mother's footsteps and taking a chance on AU. Nadia V. Rhodes '28 comes to the university from Jessheim, Norway, and is excited to share this place � a common bond � with her mom.

The Augustana History Department has secured $61,000 from the � administered by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. The funding will help create Augustana student internships in archival work, historic preservation and public history.

�������� is announcing the release of Dr. Patrick Hicks latest book, Greater Minnesota: Exploring the Land of Sky-Blue Waters, which is being published by Indiana University Press. The launch of the book, written by Augustana Writer-in-Residence and professor of English, is set to take place on Monday, Sept. 1. In this new book, Hicks takes readers on �a witty, wise and affectionate journey to every corner of the North Star State.�

�������� announced the students who have been named to the Dean's List for the spring semester of the 2024-25 academic year. Congratulations to these 926 students on their academic performance.

�������� is embarking on its second doctorate program in three years. The Augustana Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program, housed within the university School of Health Professions, is set to launch in Fall 2026. Augustana OTD is an accelerated, hybrid, entry-level or pre-licensure program designed to meet adult learners where they're at in life. The hands-on component of the program, known as lab immersions, will take place in the Twin Cities in Minnesota.

Ole Outlet, located in Augustana Morrison Commons, has officially reopened after the university began managing both of its on-campus merchandise stores in June. This summer, Ole Outlet will be open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., with additional hours for special events.