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On October 2, 2026, the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University opened "Identity // Identify," the first solo exhibition for alum Gracie Korstjens ’24, as part of Viking Days. The exhibition, which included a homecoming gallery reception held on October 2, remains on view through October 29. Previously, on September 23, Augustana University announced the recipients of its annual Alumni Achievement Awards, which recognize alumni for outstanding contributions to their fields, communities, or churches, along with the Horizon Award for young alumni demonstrating vocational achievement and community service within 15 years of graduation. Earlier, on September 22, U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best College Rankings placed Augustana as the No. 5 Regional University in the Midwest. This followed the September 18 rededication of the Chapel of Reconciliation, after a $4.4 million donor-funded renovation and expansion project renewed a space that has served the community for over four decades. On September 9, Augustana University welcomed a record 2,652 students for Academic Year 2026-27, marking its largest student body in 166 years and a 4% increase from the prior year, with students representing 46 states and 48 countries.
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