Augustana College received the 2026 Top Colleges for Innovation Award from Insight Into Academia magazine, recognizing the college’s work to expand access, strengthen student outcomes and put learning to work in ways that meet students’ needs. Holly Mendelson, co-owner and publisher of Insight Into Academia Magazine, said institutions recognized by the award demonstrate adaptability and […]
The Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) continues its 2025–26 Masterworks season with another world premiere from a female composer this weekend. Masterworks V: Beethoven Second Symphony – a dynamic program that highlights rhythmic vitality, artistic innovation, and the power of personal storytelling through music – will be presented Saturday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the […]
Katie Griswold and Becca Casad have seen their theatrical careers gleefully intertwine since their days at Rock Island’s Augustana College, which included performing together in the colorful, exuberant “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” on campus in 2019. They have succeeded in QC theater by really trying, including an Augie reunion at Black […]
Local and visiting writers have extra reason to celebrate later this month as the Midwest Writing Center (MWC) presents The David R. Collins Writers’ Conference at Augustana College on June 26-28, celebrating 20 years of the conference in its current format. Formerly known as the Mississippi Valley Writers’ Conference, the event will feature a stellar […]
Fall in love with love and with Ballet Quad Cities as an all-new Love Stories takes the Brunner Theatre Center stage just in time for Valentine’s Day! Experience Aaron Copland’s rarely seen love letter to the American Wild West, Billy the Kid, with choreography by Artistic Director Courtney Lyon, plus other memorable selections to round […]
A special “Spoken Word” event will take place tonight, Wednesday, May 10th at 6:30 pm at Augustana College. There is a live performance by local spoken word artist, Aubrey Barnes. Poems from incarcerated students in the Augustana Prison Education Program will also be read.
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced $416,363 for Augustana College to conduct a study to expand therapy for those with disorders related to language and communication. “Northwestern Illinois once again shows itself to be a leader in the area of expanding access to care for those who need it most,” said Sorensen. “I applaud Augustana College […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced $416,363 for Augustana College to conduct a study to expand therapy for those with disorders related to language and communication. “Northwestern Illinois once again shows itself to be a leader in the area of expanding access to care for those who need it most,” said Sorensen. “I applaud Augustana College […]
The annual, featuring guest artist Jorge Hoyo from Mexico City and the premiere of a new work from the German composer Hainbach. The festival also will feature performances from Augustana faculty and the Augustana College Saxophone Studio. All events are free and open to the public. The festival is an annual event that celebrates new […]
Come learn about John Atanasoff, an assistant professor in mathematics and physics at Iowa State College in Ames, Iowa. Atanasoff traveled to Rock Island, Illinois where he conceptualized the first digital computer in 1937. This event is brought to you in collaboration with Rock Island Public Library and Augustana College. Join us at Davenport Public […]
