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Early-morning burglars vandalize Elmen Center

Early-morning burglars vandalize Elmen Center

Members of the Vikings swimming and diving team met an unusual sight at their 7 a.m. practice on Saturday, Sept. 9. at the Elmen Center. Weights, the life-guard chair and other gear rested at the bottom of the pool. Shattered glass from the first-floor viewing window sat scattered across

Degree in 3 program to launch in 2024

Degree in 3 program to launch in 2024

Augustana will launch a pilot program beginning summer 2024 that helps students save money and time by following an accelerated track to complete a degree in three years. Students in the Degree in 3 program will take classes year-round to fast-track their education and must be majoring in accounting, business

Journey Scholars occupy newly renovated Solberg Hall

Journey Scholars occupy newly renovated Solberg Hall

After receiving renovations throughout the 2022-2023 academic year, Solberg Hall welcomed new residents and a new program this fall: a living-learning community floor dedicated to first-year Journey Scholars recipients. Student Affairs and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion have integrated the program into the hall. The Journey Scholars program,

New duo to head ASA

New duo to head ASA

What made you want to run for presidency and vice presidency? Teller: I was inspired to run because I’ve been passionate about being involved in ASA, and I’ve really noticed a lack of connection among ASA, the student body and administration. What pushed me to consider running was

Campus area sees increase in crime this spring

Campus area sees increase in crime this spring

Warmer spring weather has prompted an uptick in crime and suspicious activity in the campus area, as April witnessed a break-in, strangers knocking on doors and a man masturbating in parking lots. On April 13, an unknown male subject broke into an off-campus residence that several female Augustana students live

Course catalog receives a refresh

Course catalog receives a refresh

As early as fall 2025, the registrar’s office, in conjunction with the curriculum council and department chairs, will revise Augustana’s course catalog to include new course titles and descriptions, as well as a new course numbering system. According to Joni Krueger, the registrar and assistant vice provost of

Grants help campus go green

Grants help campus go green

Augustana has received several sustainability grants over the past few years, all of which have gone towards a greener campus and have funded initiatives, such as the apple orchard, bees and hammocks. In 2017, Augustana received a $375,000 grant from an unnamed regional philanthropy group to promote sustainability on