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ҹɫ��Ƶapp introduced today its newest mascot Ace, the Augie Doggie, sponsored by Nyberg’s Ace. The 6-month-old English Cream Golden Retriever has been engaging with students and staff, as well as attending various university and community events — serving as a goodwill ambassador for Augustana, alongside Ole the Viking.

ҹɫ��Ƶapp will offer a “Degree in 3” program beginning in Summer and Fall 2024 — a straightforward pathway for students to complete certain academic programs in three years instead of four. To learn more about the Degree in 3 program, visit .

Each year, Alumni Achievement Awards are presented to ҹɫ��Ƶapp alumni who have made outstanding contributions to their fields of endeavor, communities and/or churches. The Horizon Award recognizes young alumni who have graduated within the last 15 years and quickly demonstrated outstanding vocational achievement and provided faithful service to their community and/or church.

The ҹɫ��Ƶapp Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program — the university’s first doctorate program — welcomed its inaugural cohort in June and exceeded its enrollment goal by five students. The DPT program enrolled 85 students into the Class of 2025, and an additional six chose to defer to the cohort beginning in 2024.

The Augustana Research Institute (ARI) is seeking applications from eligible organizations to partner with the Beacom Research Fellows Program in the fall of 2023, with the deadline to apply on Sept. 1. The program, endowed by Miles and Lisa Beacom, provides organizations with limited resources access to research, analytics and field-specific expertise in operations and data management. To learn more and apply to become a partner organization of the Beacom Research Fellows Program or a Beacom Research Fellow, visit .

The ҹɫ��Ƶapp School of Music (SoM) is inviting the community to audition for the Augustana Orchestra — a rigorous and rewarding orchestral experience — this upcoming fall season.