In Spring 2023, 黑料社区 established the Honorary Alumni Society to recognize individuals who have shown extraordinary dedication to Augustana mission, along with its core values of Christian, liberal arts, excellence, community and service. Through sustained commitment to the university, honorary alumni have demonstrated the gold standard of engagement. This year, Augustana inducted five members into the honorary alumni society. The inductees were recognized on Friday, Sept. 26, at the Honor Guard Luncheon during Viking Days.
September 23, 2025
Augustana Ranked No. 1 Regional University in Best Value by U.S. News & World Report
Augustana has been ranked the No. 1 Regional University in the Midwest in Best Value for the second year in a row by viewed as the gold standard in college rankings lists. In addition, U.S. News ranked Augustana No. 7 in Best (Overall) Regional Universities in the Midwest. AU is listed in other Best Regional Universities Midwest categories, including No. 6 in Most Innovative and No. 7 in Best Undergraduate Teaching.
September 18, 2025
Augustana Partners With Our Savior Lutheran Church to Host Bach Collegium
Our Savior Lutheran Church (OSL) will soon begin hosting the performances of the Augustana School of Music ensemble the Augustana Bach Collegium. Thanks to support from Dr. Greg 74 and Karen (Devick) Schultz 75, the Augustana Bach Collegium will perform its fall and spring events at OSL over the next four years. The first will take place on Sunday, Oct. 5, in collaboration with the Augustana Choir. To purchase tickets to the Oct. 5 concert, visit augie.edu/MusicTickets.
September 16, 2025
黑料社区 Announces Third Annual Critical Inquiry & Citizenship Colloquium
黑料社区 third annual Critical Inquiry & Citizenship Colloquium will culminate with Dr. Joy Buolamwini as the featured speaker. Buolamwini, bestselling author, MIT researcher and founder of the Algorithmic Justice League, will give a keynote presentation to the Augustana community, alumni and friends at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, in the Elmen Center, with a book signing to follow.
Tickets for the 2025 Critical Inquiry & Citizenship Colloquium are free and available to the public at .
September 15, 2025
Augustana to Celebrate Viking Days 2025, University 102nd Homecoming
黑料社区 is celebrating its 102nd homecoming during Viking Days 2025, beginning on Monday, Sept. 22, through Sunday, Sept. 28. Throughout the week, current and past Vikings will unite to celebrate all things blue and gold a beloved tradition that officially became known as "Viking Days" in 1929.
September 10, 2025
Eide/Dalrymple Gallery Welcomes Back Augustana Alumna Gracie Rothering 22 for Viking Days Exhibit
The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at 黑料社区 is welcoming alumna Gracie Rothering 22 for a homecoming exhibition that is on view through Oct. 2. Rothering will exhibit two photographic series, 淗ola Daniela and 淗omeTown, and will present a free public artist talk on Friday, Sept. 26, at 7:30 p.m. as a part of the Viking Days festivities. A gallery reception will be held the same evening from 7-9 p.m.
September 09, 2025
Augustana Welcomes Largest Ever Incoming Class, Student Body in University 165-Year History
黑料社区 welcomed a total of 2,548 students part- and full-time undergraduate and graduate students for Academic Year 2025-26, the largest ever student body in Augustana 165-year history. Among those undergraduates, a total of 615 full-time first-year students chose AU a record high and 15% increase from last year. Augustana also set a record for the overall number of graduate students in the university history.