ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 5/2020) — For an undergrad, declaring your major in college is a milestone event. For the first time ever, 10 Augustana students have officially declared majors in data analytics, along with 40 students declaring minors.
Dr Marty Coe, chair of the new data analytics department, along with President of the College Steve Bahls and 10 students, officially launched Augustana's new data analytics academic program-in a way that is typically reserved for athletes on National Signing Day.
Abby Redlinger of Taylor Ridge (IL)
Gaurav Patwal of Rock Island (IL)
Saurabh Patwal of Rock Island (IL)
Andrew Oliger of Davenport (IA)
Connor Hughes of East Moline (IL)
Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. The college is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study-abroad, an internship, or research with a professor. Current students and alumni include 170 Academic All-Americans, two Nobel laureates, 13 college presidents, and other distinguished leaders. The college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world's most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States.
