Augustana College Alumni and Friends

08/25/2026

It's almost time to welcome the newest members of our Viking family! Here's a quick snapshot of who they are. 💙💛

The newest Vikings, by the numbers💛

Class includes:
- 765 new Vikings
- 28 states represented
- 36 countries represented
- 141 international students

Top program interests: biology + pre-health, business administration, and psychology + neuroscience

Read the full report: https://bit.ly/4zAzfHh

08/19/2026

If you're an Augie graduate from a year ending with 1 or 6, you won't want to miss out on this year's Homecoming festivities! Return to campus Oct. 9-11 to celebrate your reunion with your classmates. We'd love to have you!

Register now: advancement.augustana.edu/register/?id=5303be1e-2925-4d62-aaae-503d12ba147a

08/17/2026

If you're an Augustana graduate working in an educational field and you're looking to share your Viking pride with your students or coworkers, then order an "Augie Teacher T-Shirt" today!

Shirts are $10 each and can be purchased here: advancement.augustana.edu/register/?id=e35f4492-8939-48de-8062-733b1e02e788

08/13/2026

Hey graduates of the last decade! You're invited next Thursday to join us at Whitey's in Rock Island for a casual gathering of young alumni, hosted by the GOLD Council. It'll be a great chance to catch up with fellow Vikings and celebrate the start of this academic year.

Let us know you're coming here: advancement.augustana.edu/register/?id=bca23723-887a-40a5-b7a4-a0e59e69d967

08/11/2026

The Augustana Track & Field and Cross Country Golf Outing was a huge success! Check out some photos from a beautiful Sunday at the Saukie Golf Course, which featured Viking alumni from as far back as 1973, and as far away as Oregon!

08/07/2026

Members of the Augustana Choir, alumni, and friends toured across Scandinavia earlier this summer, in part to celebrate the retirement of Dr. Jon Hurty after 30 years at Augie. Check out some of the highlights!

08/04/2026

Did you know that the bell in Augustana's bell tower has been a part of campus for over 150 years?

The bell tower itself, with its distinctly Swedish design, has been a centerpiece of campus folklore since it was built in 1936. Learn more about the bell tower's long history in this article from 2018: augustana.edu/about-us/news/bock-style-bell-tower-gets-makeover

07/31/2026

A big thanks to all of you who joined President Talentino in Denver earlier this week!

It's always wonderful to see Vikings staying connected to Augie, even when they're hundreds of miles from campus.

07/28/2026

Last weekend, members of our Madison Alumni Chapter spent a Sunday afternoon at the ballpark cheering on the Madison Mallards. Backed by members of the Viking family, the Mallards went on to earn a 11-9 victory!

Chapter events like this one are a great way to stay connected to Augustana, and also to your local communities.

Learn more about alumni chapters here: https://www.augustana.edu/alumni/alumni-chapters

07/23/2026

Homecoming and Family Weekend registration is open! Join us from Oct. 9-11 for a weekend dedicated to celebrating the Viking community.

Cheer from the stands at the football game, enjoy family time at QuadFest, and share stories and laughter at your class reunion. Whether it’s been five years or fifty, there’s nothing quite like being back on campus with the people who make it feel like home.

See the full schedule and register here: augustana.edu/homecoming