22 Sep 2026

River Readings Featuring Steven Pico at Augustana College October 6

By Joushua Blount

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 22, 2026) — On Tuesday, October 6, Augustana’s River Readings series will celebrate Banned Books Week with Steven Pico’s lecture “UNCENSORED,” about his success against book-banning, the importance of non-violent activism, and the state of Freedom of Expression in the USA today. The lecture is free and open to the public.

25 Aug 2026

Augustana College’s Engineering Program Earns ABET Accreditation

By Joushua Blount

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 25, 2026) — Augustana College’s Bachelor of Science degree program in Engineering has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, a non-profit, ISO 9001-certified quality-assurance organization. Through the accreditation of academic programs, recognition of credentials, and assessment of student learning, ABET supports excellence in education worldwide. The accreditation is effective October 1, 2024.

24 Aug 2026

Augustana College Welcomes Class of 2030

By Joushua Blount

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 24, 2026) — On August 31, 765 new students from 28 states and 36 countries will begin their Augustana College journey. The incoming class includes 678 first-year students, 82 transfer students, and a total of five non-degree and exchange students, with 25 languages represented and a range of experiences and perspectives.

Augustana received more than 8,600 applications for the incoming class.

17 Aug 2026

Trinity College to Hold First Commencement as Augustana Affiliate

By Joushua Blount

Tracy Poelvoorde PhD, Trinity College chancellor and a 1987 Augustana alumna, congratulates a graduate at the Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences commencement in May 2026

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 17, 2026) — Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences will hold its first commencement and pinning ceremony as an affiliate of Augustana College on August 26, recognizing 25 graduates earning the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.

01 Aug 2026

Augustana College's Spring Semester Dean's List

By Joushua Blount

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 1, 2026) — Augustana College announced more than 1,100 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2025-2026 spring semester. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.

Nathan Acosta, a Biology major of Moline, Illinois, was named to Augustana College's Dean's List.

29 Jun 2026

Why an Augustana College Student May Become the First Tibetan Speech-Language Pathologist Certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

By Joushua Blount

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 29, 2026) — While working with children with autism in the Chicago area, Tenzin Moenkyi saw firsthand how language barriers can complicate access to care for multilingual families.

21 May 2026

Augustana College to Recognize More Than 500 Graduates May 23

By Joushua Blount

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 21, 2026) — Augustana College will recognize more than 500 graduates at the college’s 166th commencement ceremony Saturday, May 23.

Alumnus Ken Anderson ('71), a 1981 NFL MVP, will deliver the commencement address at the 2PM ceremony at the Vibrant Arena at the Mark, 1201 River Dr, Moline, Illinois.

14 May 2026

Augustana College Recognized as Top College for Innovation

By Joushua Blount

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 14, 2026) — Augustana College received the 2026 Top Colleges for Innovation Award from Insight into Academia magazine, recognizing the college’s work to expand access, strengthen student outcomes and put learning to work in ways that meet students’ needs.

Holly Mendelson, co-owner and publisher of Insight into Academia Magazine, said institutions recognized by the award demonstrate adaptability and leadership.

13 May 2026

Ken Anderson ('71) to Speak at Augustana College's 166th Commencement

By Joushua Blount

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 13, 2026) — National Football League MVP Ken Anderson (’71) will present the commencement address at Augustana College’s 166th Commencement Convocation at 2PM, Saturday, May 23.

14 Apr 2026

Augustana College: Earth Week Events Planned for April 22-28

By Joushua Blount

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 14, 2026) — Augustana student groups will host hands-on activities and events for Earth Week, April 22-28. All are invited to connect with nature and help make an impact on campus.

Organizations include Augie Acres, Sierra Club, Campus Closet, Office of Student Cultural Connection, Student Government Association, Film Club and Delta Chi Theta sorority.

All week:

Augie Acres Fundraiser

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