ROCK ISLAND, IL (07/16/2015)(readMedia)-- In today's competitive job market, college students recognize the value of high-impact learning experiences and Augustana has helped them pursue these experiences through summer internships.

More than 150 Augustana College students are completing summer internships across the globe including:

Timothy Acri, a senior from Moline, IL (61265) majoring in biochemistry. Acri has an internship with UnityPoint Health - Trinity in Rock Island, IL.

Taylor Anderson, a senior from East Moline, IL (61244) majoring in graphic design. Anderson has an internship with BPS Print Shop in Oshkosh, WI.

Grace Brasel, a senior from East Moline, IL (61244) majoring in biology. Brasel has an internship with Lifetime Eyehealth Associates in Davenport, IA.

Rowan Crow, a senior from Coal Valley, IL (61240) majoring in teaching history. Crow has an internship with Lincoln Park Genesius Guild in Rock Island, IL.

Lizandra Gomez-Ramirez, a junior from Rock Island, IL (61201) majoring in anthropology and political science. Gomez-Ramirez has an internship with Palomares QC in Moline, IL.

Andrea Hult, a senior from Moline, IL (61265) majoring in accounting and business administration - management. Hult has an internship with QC Symphony Orchestra in Davenport, IA.

Marisa Lara, a senior from Silvis, IL (61282) majoring in graphic design and engineering. Lara has an internship with Edge in Rock Island, IL.

Makenzie Logan, a senior from Moline, IL (61265) majoring in psychology and communication sciences & disorders. Logan has an internship with Augustana Center for Speech, Language and Hearing in Rock Island, IL.

Carolyn Maynard, a senior from Moline, IL (61265) majoring in communication studies. Maynard has an internship with QC Botanical Center in Rock Island, IL.

Irene Mekus, a junior from East Moline, IL (61244) majoring in business administration and public health. Mekus has an internship with Rock Island County Health Department in Rock Island, IL.

Chelsea Mentado, a junior from Moline, IL (61265) majoring in graphic design. Mentado has an internship with GroupO in Milan, IL.

Garrett Miner, a senior from Moline, IL (61265) majoring in graphic design and business administration - management information systems. Miner has an internship with QC Botanical Center in Rock Island, IL.

Dorothy Mutum, a senior from Milan, IL (61264) majoring in psychology. Mutum has an internship with Moline City Hall in Moline, IL.

Long Nguyen, a senior from Rock Island, IL (61201) majoring in applied mathematics and economics. Nguyen has an internship with Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX.

Omar Rizvi, a senior from Bettendorf, IA (52722) majoring in pre-medicine, biology and religion. Rizvi has an internship with UnityPoint Health - Trinity in Moline, IL.

Tori Shock, a sophomore from Moline, IL (61265) majoring in pre-medicine. Shock has an internship with Black Hawk College in Moline, IL.

Grant Slater, a junior from Coal Valley, IL (61240) majoring in communication studies. Slater has an internship with McLaughlin Motors in Moline, IL.

David Soliz, a senior from Silvis, IL (61282) majoring in geography. Soliz has an internship with City of Moline Water Division in Moline, IL.

Natalie Trujillo, a sophomore from Rock Island, IL (61201) majoring in psychology. Trujillo has an internship with Child Abuse Council in Moline, IL.

Emmalynn Tully, a junior from Bettendorf, IA (52722) majoring in music education - voice. Tully has an internship with Bettendorf Family Museum in Bettendorf, IA.

Matthew Tuttle-Timm, a junior from Moline, IL (61265) majoring in physics. Tuttle-Timm has an internship with Augustana College in Rock Island, IL.

Haylee Walker, a junior from Reynolds, IL (61279) majoring in communication studies. Walker has an internship with GiGi's Playhouse in Moline, IL.

Erik Whitcomb, a junior from Rock Island, IL (61201) majoring in psychology. Whitcomb has an internship with Moline City Hall in Moline, IL.

At Augustana, students choosing to complete an internship can receive financial support from the college thanks to a program launched in 2009 called Augie Choice. Focused on advancing student learning in the liberal arts, Augie Choice grants students in their junior year or beyond the opportunity to receive a one-time grant of $2,000 to offset the expenses of study abroad, an internship or research project. Augie Choice funding is a visible symbol of the college's commitment to experiential learning as a way of preparing students to stand out among their peers.

Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. The college is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study abroad, an internship or research with a professor. Current students and alumni include 158 Academic All-Americans, a Nobel laureate, 13 college presidents and other distinguished leaders. The college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world's most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States.

ROCK ISLAND, IL (07/02/2015)(readMedia)-- Augustana College announced 892 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2015 spring term. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.

Travon Aldridge of Rock Island (61201)

April Anderson of Davenport (52807)

Kassandra Anderson of Silvis (61282)

Taylor Anderson of East Moline (61244)

Mourin Azar of Moline (61265)

Jessica Bacon of Rock Island (61201)

Liam Baldwin of Davenport (52807)

Jacob Barr of Moline (61265)

Adam Bengfort of Davenport (52807)

Mariah Benson of Rock Island (61201)

Allison Bjork of Moline (61265)

Emma Bowman of Moline (61265)

Conner Brown of Moline (61265)

Nicholas Clark of Moline (61265)

Brandee Cole of Davenport (52803)

Gabrielle Council of Moline (61265)

Rowan Crow of Coal Valley (61240)

Chelsea Crumbleholme of Moline (61265)

Michael Daniels of Geneseo (61254)

Jennifer Darby of Moline (61265)

Sarah English of Hillsdale (61257)

Mahvish Fatima of Moline (61265)

Omar Garcia-Martinez of Moline (61265)

Brenna German of Bettendorf (52722)

Lizandra Gomez-Ramirez of Rock Island (61201)

Zachary Gray of Moline (61265)

Hannah Griggs of Bettendorf (52722)

Emily Grooms of Coal Valley (61240)

Ryan Gruetzmacher of Coal Valley (61240)

Ryan Gruetzmacher of Coal Valley (61240)

Christine Harb of Davenport (52807)

Michael Hickey of Muscatine (52761)

Carli Hogan of Rock Island (61201)

Andrea Hult of Moline (61265)

Kristina Humphreys of Geneseo (61254)

Jens Hurty of Moline (61265)

Kayla Jackson of Rock Island (61201)

Jillian Jespersen of Rock Island (61201)

Amanda Johnson of Milan (61264)

Emily Johnson of East Moline (61244)

Alissa Jungjohann of Rock Island (61201)

Katherine Karstens of Moline (61265)

Hanan Kayali of Bettendorf (52722)

Alyssa Kendell of Davenport (52806)

Matthew Klyman of East Moline (61244)

Benjamin Knapper of Davenport (52806)

Rebecca Knapper of Davenport (52806)

Reed Kottke of Davenport (52801)

Elizabeth LaBotte of Moline (61265)

Katie Laschanzky of Muscatine (52761)

Jenna Lawrence of Moline (61265)

Ami Leichsenring of Moline (61265)

Makenzie Logan of Moline (61265)

Mariah Logan of Moline (61265)

Alexandra Madison of Milan (61264)

Samantha McGreer of Illinois City (61259)

Benjamin McKay of Rock Island (61201)

Jacob McManus of Reynolds (61279)

Brock McNinch of Moline (61265)

Irene Mekus of East Moline (61244)

Chelsea Mentado of Moline (61265)

Garrett Miner of Moline (61265)

Ryan Mueller of Taylor Ridge (61284)

Gloria Nevarez of Moline (61265)

Nicholas Niles of Rock Island (61201)

Benjamin Payne of Rock Island (61201)

Layne Porembski of Moline (61265)

Elyzia Powers of Silvis (61282)

Anish Reddy of Rock Island (61201)

Gabrielle Riordan of Davenport (52807)

Henry Roderick of Rock Island (61201)

Meagan Rotramel of Moline (61265)

Abigail Ryser of Moline (61265)

Keith Sands of Silvis (61282)

Ingrid Schneider of Davenport (52806)

Austin Schoeck of Rock Island (61201)

Christian Schroeder of Coal Valley (61240)

Quintin Sebben of Rock Island (61201)

Andrew Shearouse of Coal Valley (61240)

Roman Shepard of Rock Island (61201)

Grant Slater of Coal Valley (61240)

Helena Smiley of Rock Island (61201)

Andrew Smith of Rock Island (61201)

David Soliz of Silvis (61282)

Hali Strobel of Port Byron (61275)

Sergio Tekeli of Bettendorf (52722)

Micaela Terronez of East Moline (61244)

Caitlin Thom of Bettendorf (52722)

Sara Tilp of Rock Island (61201)

Anthony TouVelle of Bettendorf (52722)

Emmalynn Tully of Bettendorf (52722)

Samantha Turner of Rock Island (61201)

Matthew Tuttle-Timm of Moline (61265)

Jamie VanWatermeulen of Silvis (61282)

Mercedes Vanopdorp of Silvis (61282)

Taylor Vaughan of Bettendorf (52722)

Michael Warhank of Davenport (52807)

Haley West of Rapids City (61278)

Erik Whitcomb of Rock Island (61201)

Abigail Wieland of Rock Island (61201)

Elizabeth Wieland of Rock Island (61201)

Rong Zheng of Silvis (61282)

Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. The college is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study abroad, an internship or research with a professor. Current students and alumni include 158 Academic All-Americans, a Nobel laureate, 13 college presidents and other distinguished leaders. The college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world's most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States.

ROCK ISLAND, IL (05/26/2015)(readMedia)-- Augustana College recognizes graduating seniors at the 11th annual Honors Convocation.

The Senior Honors Convocation is an annual ceremony that recognizes seniors who have excelled in their academic pursuits in their time at Augustana College.

Andrew Shearouse of Coal Valley (61240) was recognized as a recipient of the McLaughlin Award in Computer Science, Outstanding Senior Business Administration Major, member of Alpha Delta Sigma, member of Pi Mu Epsilon National Honorary Mathematics Society and as a senior with honors in business administration.

Christine Harb of Davenport (52807) was recognized as a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, a Pre-Medicine Major with Distinction and for completing an Honors Capstone Project.

Katherine Karstens of Moline (61265) was recognized as a Student of Distinction in Accounting.

Samantha McGreer of Illinois City (61259) was recognized as a pre-medicine major with distinction.

Anthony TouVelle of Bettendorf (52722) was recognized with honors in business administration.

Micaela Terronez of East Moline (61244) was recognized as the recipient of the Daughters of Founders and Patriots Award for Outstanding Achievement in American History.

Benjamin Knapper of Davenport (52806) was recognized as a recipient of the Harry Nelson Award for Excellence and Achievement in Applied Mathematics and member of Pi Mu Epsilon, National Honorary Mathematics Society.

Adam Bengfort of Davenport (52807) was recognized as a physics major with distinction, a member of Pi Mu Epsilon National Honorary Mathematics Society, Sigma Pi Sigma and Mortar Board.

Jens Hurty of Moline (61265) was recognized as a member of Pi Kappa Lambda.

Elizabeth LaBotte of Moline (61265) was recognized as a political science major with distinction.

Ingrid Schneider of Davenport (52806) was recognized as a member of Mortar Board.

Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. The college is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study abroad, an internship or research with a professor. Current students and alumni include 155 Academic All-Americans, a Nobel laureate, 13 college presidents and other distinguished leaders. The college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world's most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States.

ROCK ISLAND, IL (05/12/2015)(readMedia)-- Samantha Turner, an Augustana senior from Rock Island majoring in history and anthropology, has been featured in the 2015 "More Than I Imagined" web series, where exceptional seniors from a wide variety of majors reflect on what they've accomplished at Augustana and discuss plans for their futures.

Turner's "More Than I Imagined" profile may be viewed at http://www.augustana.edu/x62414.xml.

To be included in "More than I Imagined," seniors must be nominated by an Augustana faculty member or coach as an outstanding student.

Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. The college is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study abroad, an internship or research with a professor. Current students and alumni include 155 Academic All-Americans, a Nobel laureate, 13 college presidents and other distinguished leaders. The college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world's most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States.