What's Viking Days without some Vikings history?! ⚔️ The @augiecws is celebrating Augustana's homecoming with a presentation by Dr. Alice C. M. Kwok, who earned a Ph.D. in history from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Join us on Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. in the CWS Fantle Building.

Hardly a secret, but definitely a gem 💎 For seven years running, Augustana has been named a 2027 Hidden Gem College in the U.S. and Hidden Gem College in the Plains Region by @collegeraptor #WeAreAU What makes AU sparkle ✨⬇️ collegeraptor.com/best-colle…

Each year, @AugieAlumni Achievement Awards are presented to Augustana alumni who have made outstanding contributions to their fields of endeavor, communities and/or churches. Congrats to the 2026 award winners who will be honored during Viking Days 📰⬇️ augie.edu/news/2026/meet-202…

📒 No. 5 Best Regional University 💎 No. 6 in Best Value That's us! ✨ #WeAreAU Why AU is considered one of the best in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report 📰⬇️ augie.edu/news/2026/augustan…

Today, the Augustana community celebrated the rededication of its Chapel of Reconciliation following the completion of a $4.4 million donor-funded renovation and expansion project. Read more about the celebration and project 📰⬇️ #WeAreAU augie.edu/news/2026/heart-ca…

A little change led to a fun discovery! 🦉⏳ During the renovation and expansion of AU's Chapel of Reconciliation, its owl statue was moved for refurbishment. The upgrades would lead to the discovery of a 40-year-old time capsule. Learn more 📰⬇️ augie.edu/news/2026/rediscov…

Based on key statistics + student and alumni reviews by @NicheSocial, Augustana received a grade A in athletics and future readiness. AU was the No. 1 College in S.D. in the fields of biology and education, as well as student life. Learn More 📰⬇️ niche.com/colleges/rankings/

It's official! 🎉 Augustana welcomed the university's largest EVER student body in its 166-year history — 2,652 total students — for Academic Year 2026-27. Meet some our newest Vikings! 📰⬇️ #WeAreAU | #FindYourBold augie.edu/news/2026/augustan…

AU'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. Join us on Oct. 15. Learn More 📰🎟️⬇️ augie.edu/news/2026/augustan…

You may recognize this @AugieAlumni's work from @SculptureWalkSF . The Colorado artist will be back HOME to the Augustana Eide/Dalrymple Gallery for “Old History: The First Ten Years: Sculptures by Jacob Harvey ‘15.” Learn More 📰⬇️ augie.edu/news/2026/eide/dal…

The @augiecws at Augustana University has named its next executive director — only the center's fourth leader since its founding in 1964! Meet Dr. Jon K. Lauck 📰⬇️ augie.edu/news/2026/center-w… #WeAreAU | @jlauck1941

Here’s to new foundations! ✨ Hosted by the @GreaterSFCC this afternoon, Augustana dedicated Foundation Heights — the university's newest $12 million apartment building for students. Learn More 📰⬇️ #WeAreAU | #vikingbold augie.edu/news/2026/augustan…

Henry Knudtson ‘27, a media production & entrepreneurship major from #SiouxFalls is interning with @evergroove in Evergreen, Colorado. As part of his internship, he’s gaining experience in recording, mixing, mastering and immersive audio production! 📹🎬

Meet Melissa Avelino dos Santos ‘27, a journalism, data science and mathematics triple major from Rio Branco, Brazil! 📊📰 She’s interning with @PaulsenAg in #SiouxFalls as a public relations intern — gaining hands-on experience writing press releases, articles and more!

Meet Sophie Parsons ‘28! 👷✍️ A journalism and English double major, she’s spending her summer as the communications intern at L.G. Everist, Inc. in #SiouxFalls — gaining hands-on experience in storytelling, public relations and community engagement.

Augustana University joins the Sioux Falls community and people across South Dakota and the nation in mourning the passing of T. Denny Sanford. See AU's statement 📰⬇️ augie.edu/news/2026/augustan…

#SiouxFalls — AU's home — was recently named the BEST U.S. city for new grads in 2026 🏙️ Come visit us anytime! 🤝 Learn More 📰➡️ augie.edu/BestCity

Brookelyn Stieben ‘26, a marketing and business administration double major, is interning with the @GreaterSFCC and @SiouxFallsYPN this summer! 💙 She assists with event planning, marketing campaigns and networking with community leaders. #weareau

The Forward Sioux Falls Campaign has awarded Augustana's Harriet Emily Scott Social Work Program $50,000 annually over the next five years. Meet Ariet Bawar ‘27, an AU MSW student who recently benefited from their support 📰⬇️ #WeAreAU | #socialwork augie.edu/news/2026/forward-…

Six AU students have been awarded Fred C. and J. Marie Christopherson Scholarships for 2026-27. Congrats to these students: Simone De La Cruz Gonzalez Mackenzie Lyle John Mortrude Benedict Owusu Madison Ryken Makenna Swalla Learn More 📰⬇️ #WeAreAU augie.edu/news/2026/augustan…