Augustana University

09/10/2026

"Go, Augie, Go!"

The Viking Marching Band is BACK — bigger, louder and stronger than ever!

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The VMB experienced a 41% growth in membership from last year — making this the largest marching band in Augustana's history!

So get on your feet and bring the energy for the Augustana Vikings Football home opener on Saturday, Sept. 12!

The VMB is ready. Are you?!

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09/09/2026

Augustana welcomed the university's largest EVER student body in its 166-year history — 2,652 total students — for Academic Year 2026-27.

This record-breaking number includes:

🔹 2,228 undergraduate students
🔹 586 full-time first-year students
🔹 60 new international students
🔹 424 graduate students
🔹 87.2% of first-year students from Fall 2025 returning to AU
🔹 46 states and 48 countries represented

Meet some of our newest 📰⬇️

https://www.augie.edu/news/2026/augustana-university-welcomes-record-breaking-student-body-academic-year-2026-27

📸 The Class of 2030 💛

09/08/2026

Bring your student to Explore Augustana and see firsthand what it means to be a Viking! Tour campus, meet current students, connect with faculty and admission counselors and enjoy a FREE lunch!

📅Sept. 19, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
➡️Register at admission.augie.edu/register/explore09192026

Stay for Viking Football vs. Minnesota State Moorhead at 1 p.m.! 🏈

09/08/2026

Ahead of the South Dakota Hall of Fame Honors Ceremony this weekend, Augustana wants to recognize the 10 new inductees — your contributions to the state have left a lasting impact and will inspire generations to come! ✨

The university wants to especially congratulate its alumni — Dr. Gene Hoyme '72, Dr. Dan Petereit '85 and Brian Bonde '81 — as well as friends of Augustana Matt Paulson and Michelle Lavallee!

Learn about the inductees 📰⬇️ sdhalloffame.org/honors-ceremony

09/03/2026

Augustana's Critical Inquiry & Citizenship Colloquium was established in 2023 to promote civil discourse and deep reflection.

We think there's no better duo to showcase that than Drs. Robert P. George and Cornel West — distinguished scholars and leading voices in American public life. The two are known for their friendship and collaboration, as well as their commitment to principled dialogue across differences.

Join us for their keynote presentation on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. in the Elmen Center, with a book signing to follow.

Learn More & Get FREE Tickets 📰🎟️⬇️

Augustana University’s fourth annual Critical Inquiry & Citizenship Colloquium will culminate this year with two speakers — Drs. Robert P. George and Cornel West, distinguished scholars and leading voices in American public life. The two are known for their friendship and collaboration, as well ...

09/02/2026

A look back on Welcome Week 💙💛

09/02/2026

This Augustana (SD) Alumni has had quite the year!

In 2026 alone, Jacob Harvey ‘15 has exhibited in four states, including the nation’s most prestigious sculpture festivals. You may have also seen his work in downtown, as part of the SculptureWalk in Sioux Falls.

Now he's making his way back HOME to the Augustana University Art and Eide/Dalrymple Gallery for “Old History: The First Ten Years."

The exhibition, featuring 24 sculptures, will be on view beginning tomorrow — Sept. 3. A reception will take place on Sept. 25, from 7-9 p.m., with an artist talk at 7:30 p.m.

Learn more about Harvey and his work 📰⬇️

The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery will welcome back an Augustana alumnus for “Old History: The First Ten Years: Sculptures by Jacob Harvey ‘15” — on view from Thursday, Sept. 3, through Friday, Sept. 25. Free and open to the public, a reception for “Old History” will take place in the gallery a...

09/01/2026

Chasing the highest ceiling?!

Graduates need to look no farther than in the city Augustana calls home.

According to Indeed, ranks No. 25 in Best Cities for Work in 2026.

Many "best cities" rankings quietly measure what's good for business. We built one that measures what's good for the people who do the work. The results look different than you might expect.

09/01/2026

The Center for Western Studies at Augustana University has named its next executive director. He's only the center's fourth leader since its founding in 1964!

The author, historian, attorney and former longtime political advisor already has a lot of exciting plans in store for the CWS!

Meet Dr. Jon Kevin Lauck 📰⬇️

The Center for Western Studies (CWS) at Augustana University has named Dr. Jon K. Lauck as its next executive director — only the center’s fourth leader since its founding by author and Augustana Professor Emeritus of English Dr. Herbert Krause in 1964.

08/28/2026

Today, we join the people of Norway and communities around the world in mourning the death of His Majesty King Harald V.

For more than 35 years, King Harald served Norway with devotion, warmth and a deep commitment to bringing people together. His life of service reflected values that resonate deeply with the Augustana community — respect for others and a belief in the strength found through connection, inclusion and shared understanding.

Our Norwegian heritage has helped shape who we are for more than 165 years. Generations of students, alumni, faculty and friends have strengthened the ties between Augustana and Norway through study, scholarship, friendship and cultural exchange.

King Harald joined Augustana and its sister universities in Oslo las year for the celebration of 100 years of Norwegian-American educational cooperation. His presence at that gathering was a powerful reminder of the enduring ties among our institutions and countries, as well as the important role education has played in sustaining them across generations.

As Norway mourns its king, Augustana extends its heartfelt condolences to Queen Sonja, the Royal Family, our alumni and friends in Norway, and all those who are grieving his loss.

We give thanks for King Harald’s remarkable life of leadership and service.