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The �������� School of Music (SoM) announced that the Augustana Northlanders Jazz Band, along with 800 middle and high school students from three states, will perform during the on Monday, March 3, and Tuesday, March 4. This year Jazz on the Upper Great Plains Festival will feature the To learn more about the 2025 Jazz on the Upper Great Plains Festival, visit .

A by �������� shows that 99% of 2024 graduates achieved a positive career outcome. Many of these graduates chose to continue their education, with 26% enrolled in graduate school or professional programs. More employment data, as well as other post-graduation activities and destinations for members of the Augustana Class of 2024, is detailed in the Career Outcomes Report published by the Student Success Center at augie.edu/outcomes.

The �������� School of Music (SoM) is excited to announce its 2025 J. Earl Lee Piano Festival � taking place from Feb. 27 - March 1, on Augustana campus. The international competition for young pianists features performances by award-winning pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit .

Hosted by �������� and the Center for Western Studies (CWS), the 28th Boe Forum on Public Affairs will feature an evening with Jon Meacham, presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author. The talk, entitled �What Has America Learned?� will be held at 7:30 p.m., on Wednesday, March 19, in the Elmen Center on Augustana campus.

Members of the �������� community will join together for a series of events that celebrates the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hosted by several Augustana offices and student organizations, view the list of events planned for the week of Monday, Jan. 20, on the university campus.

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program provides annual support to students across the country � enabling �American students to gain proficiency in diverse languages and cultures, skills that are critically important to their academic and career development.� Maddox Sievert �26 and Hannah Woody �26 are AU 2024-25 recipients of the Gilman Scholarship.