Augustana (SD) Alumni

Abel Alene '26, a physics and computer science graduate, is headed to Florida State University to pursue a Ph.D. in experimental high-energy physics. His journey reflects the transformative impact of an Augustana education and the support of alumni and friends who invest in future Vikings.

If you'd like to create a lasting legacy for your loved ones and the causes you care about, Augustana offers a free estate planning resource through FreeWill. Create or update your will in about 20 minutes at:

🔗 https://partner.freewill.com/augustanauniversity

Mark your calendars! Join us next week for the Augustana Alumni Coffee Club in Sioux Falls! ☕

🗓 Wednesday, July 1
⏰ 7:30 - 9 a.m. (come and go as your schedule allows)
📍Fernson Downtown

Experience Augustana! ☀️

Learn more about our 2026 Summer Camps for students ➡ augie.edu/SummerCampus

What a great way to kick off summer! ☀️⚾

We loved gathering with friends, alumni, and donors at the Summer Kickoff before cheering on the Minnesota Twins. Thank you to everyone who joined us in the Twin Cities!

Cheers to Augustana spirit in Chicago! 🏙

Thanks to the alumni, friends, and future Vikings who joined us in the Windy City for Pints with the President last Thursday!

Hello from Switzerland! A few of our alumni and friends spent some time at the top of Europe together! 🗻🇨🇭

Food for thought from this group: what are the top five most common last names (not including married names) of Augie grads?

Two generations of Vikings, two Augustana nurses! 🎓🩺

Cheers to Jill '96 and Danielle '26 Christoffels!

Mark your calendars! Join us next week for the Augustana Alumni Coffee Club in Sioux Falls! ☕

🗓 Wednesday, June 3
⏰ 7:30 - 9 a.m. (come and go as your schedule allows)
📍Fernson Downtown

The Office of Alumni Engagement is proud to celebrate the dedicated members of the AU Alumni Council—a group of passionate volunteers who give back to Augustana through mentorship, stewardship, and alumni outreach. Serving on the council is an incredible opportunity to connect with alumni, support the university, and inspire future Vikings.

Today, we're placing the spotlight on Erin! Thank you, Erin! 🙌

Will you be at the 2026 Augustana Commencement events? Send us a picture with your graduate! 🎉🎓

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