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Dr. Andrea Talentino gives a speech after being announced as the next President of Augustana College on Dec. 7, 2021.

Talentino announced as next college president

Molly Sweeney December 14, 2021

On Tuesday, Dec. 7, Augustana College’s ninth president was announced. Dr. Andrea Talentino, currently the provost of Nazareth College in Rochester, N.Y, will begin her presidency at Augustana on...

Lower speed limit and new speed limit signs are marked by orange signs along 7th Avenue near campus after two students were hit in January. Photo by Kevin Donovan

Accident prompts new speed limit, heavy enforcement

April 4, 2017

The city of Rock Island has approved a speed reduction from 30 mph to 20 along 7th Avenue between 34th and 38th streets. Augustana spokesperson Sam Schlouch said that he expects more police enforcement...

Savi Jayawardana works in the Fresh Films office as an intern this summer.

Fresh Films studio arrives to Augustana campus

June 14, 2016

Augustana College announced its partnership with Fresh Films studio on May 3. Fresh Films is a non-profit film studio and a part of Dreaming Films, Inc., which is based out of Chicago, IL. Headed by Augustana...

Photo Courtesy of Augustana Public Relations.

New Theatre set to open in time for 2016-17 academic year

June 13, 2016

The Brunner Theatre Center is set to open in time for the new academic year according to college officials. The college posted a progress update on their social media accounts last week with photos showing...

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