Thanks to an initial gift and a strong international partnership, six Augustana students and a faculty member spent the 2024 spring semester studying in Costa Rica. With a successful semester under their belts, Augustana and the International Programs Office (IPO) are seeking ways to expand this enriching partnership.
August 19, 2024
Beyond the Books: SDPB Provides Journalism, English and Secondary Education Major With Newsworthy Experience
Jackson Dircks ‘25 is a journalism, English and secondary education triple major from Freeburg, Illinois. This summer, Dircks is interning with South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) in downtown Sioux Falls. From writing daily stories and scripts to exploring videography and radio show production, this internship is providing him with an up-close look at the ever-evolving world of radio broadcasting.
August 15, 2024
Beyond the Books: Engineering Physics and Dual-Degree Engineering Major Bridges Concept and Application With SD-DOT Internship
Augustana University student Patrick Adah ‘26, who hails from Lagos, Nigeria, is an engineering physics and dual-degree engineering double major. He is interning at the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SD-DOT) in Mitchell, South Dakota, where he reviews construction plans, conducts field tests and collaborates directly with contractors on highway and bridge projects.
August 13, 2024
Fielding Dreams: Augustana, Sioux Falls Canaries Building Partnership Through Players, Internships and MBA Program Mentorship
At the Birdcage and home of Sioux Falls' professional baseball team, you’re guaranteed to find Vikings among the Canaries. Along with three Augustana Baseball alumni in Sioux Falls Canaries uniforms, the team employs an alumnus as its sales executive and three students as summer interns. Canaries President Brian Jamros is also a familiar face within the Augustana School of Business and its Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program.
July 23, 2024
Augustana University Upgrades Neuroscience Minor to Major in Fall 2024
Beginning in the fall, Augustana University will offer a major in neuroscience. The major will be in addition to the neuroscience minor, which launched in Fall 2022, as well as a neuroscience emphasis for psychology majors.
June 20, 2024
Augustana Nursing Graduates Achieve Highest NCLEX Pass Rate of BSN Programs in South Dakota in 2023
Augustana is proud to announce that the university’s Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) graduates within its School of Health Professions achieved a 95.5% National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN®) pass rate in 2023 — the highest of all 4-year BSN programs in South Dakota, and the third highest among all RN programs in the state. In addition, Augustana’s December 2023 Accelerated Nursing Program graduates achieved a 100% pass rate.
June 17, 2024
Augustana Students Showcase Work at Eide/Dalrymple Gallery’s Student Invitational
The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University is proudly showing the “Augustana Student Invitational” — on view through Friday, Sept. 6. A closing gallery reception will also take place on Sept. 6, from 7-9 p.m.