At the beginning of the 2022-23 academic year, Dr. Lauren Hammond Ford made Augustana history by becoming the first Black woman to earn tenure in the school’s 163-year history. Since she was a child,...
A professor from Augustana College recently gave a lecture at the Davenport Public Library. On Wednesday, March 8, Dr. Lauren Hammond Ford spoke at the Fairmount library in Davenport about Gregoria Fraser...
The women's water polo team recently made history by placing second in their first ever trip to the CWPA DIII Championships. Their success at the tournaments qualifies them to compete at the USA National...
This year, Augustana College has been hosting a series of Tea Talks that have been about a variety of different topics. The Tea Talk held on March 30 was the first to talk about the impact of reality TV.
Dr....
The women’s water polo team got their first win in program history on Feb. 19 against Occidental College.
The women’s water polo team was established this year and they are a completely new team.
This...
“This wasn’t always Augie,” raised conversations about how the land, which Augustana currently resides, was once occupied by indigenous people. This discussion was facilitated by the Multicultural...
The historic first season of men’s water polo has been a rousing success. Even though the game results have not always been the best, the team has had many valuable experiences and plenty of opportunities...
Like a fossil in amber, resin artwork has the ability to preserve tiny treasures for years. The Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center hosted its first Nordic-inspired craft workshop on Saturday,...
The women’s golf team has broken numerous school records and had an incredible start to their season, coming in first place in their first three tournaments.
Senior Rylie Schurter said she is very...
On Feb. 13, an email was sent out to all first-year students at Augustana College regarding the eligibility to begin declaring majors. With an online form, declaring a major is an easy and quick process....
Impeachment is an important mechanism of American politics, yet for some, the process of impeachment is hard to fully grasp and comprehend. This week, the Observer sought to explain the intricacies behind...
The plan for Old Main, originally named Memorial Hall, was designed in 1882 and was completed in 1888. The first students entered the building on January 29, 1888.
The Dome, however, was not completed...
