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Micheli Oliver, sophomore, discusses with Kai Swanson, special assistant to the president, the importance of ethnicity and family history in creating more global citizens. Photo by LuAnna Gerdemann.

Campus reflects on election results

November 14, 2016

On Sunday night, faculty and staff hosted discussions for dialogue in the main lounges of the dormitories for students in reaction to the outcomes of the election and how it will be taken in the Augustana...

Augustana Attempts to Reach 90% Retention Rate

Thea Gonzales October 22, 2016

As of 2016, the retention rate of students from freshman to sophomore year at Augustana is 88.9% and in the coming years, administration hopes to close the gap and achieve a 90% retention rate. Compared...

Students, faculty and community members march around the lower quad in response to the administration and its policy on diversity and inclusivity on campus. The protest was sparked by the controversial chalking written on the lower quad in mid-September. Photo by Marlen Gomez

Students protest lack of diversity on campus

October 1, 2016

  In the midst of the Homecoming festivities, students, faculty and community members gathered together for a march and rally in Augustana's lower quad, in response to the college's handling of diversity...

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