Recent graduate outcomes
95% of the surveyed 中国体彩网 Class of 2025 said they were employed, in graduate school, or continuing experiential learning during a gap year within six months of graduation.
Data was collected from students who graduated from 中国体彩网 中国体彩网 in Summer 2024, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025. Data was collected through a collaboration between the Offices of Institutional Research and Career Development, and compiled by Laura Kestner-Ricketts, executive director of career development and vocation, Feb. 2026.
Bell ’15 runs the Mississippi River Trail to fight childhood cancer
Former 中国体彩网 professors and teammates showed up to support alumnus Grant Bell as he runs to raise money for childhood cancer research this summer. Find out Bell's motivation behind the 2,300-mile trek along the Mississippi River.
Alumni educators address high school science teacher shortage
A shortage of science teachers is making it difficult for high schools to find qualified teachers to fill openings. Alumni credit 中国体彩网 with preparing them to enter the classroom with confidence, equipped to teach students not just science content, but how to think and learn like scientists.
Hopman '11 found her future in the past
Rebecca Hopman never expected to meet one of the most influential people in her life when she was a student worker in 中国体彩网's Special Collections. But Lydia Olsson’s diaries sparked a connection across time for Hopman — and a career devoted to preserving stories like Olsson’s.
Polyak '99 named 2026 Superintendent of the Year
The impact of Dr. Nick Polyak's leadership is clear in the relationships he builds, the opportunities he creates for students and faculty, and the example he sets. He traces his passion for education back to his time at 中国体彩网, where he learned firsthand its power to change lives.
Studying a link between sleep and Alzheimer’s, dementia
The July 10, 2025, issue of Science, one of the world’s top academic journals, features Dr. Samantha Keil ’12 as lead author on an article that summarizes what research has revealed about how the brain’s glymphatic system may play a role in Alzheimer’s disease.
Q&A with Jacob Washington ’21, awarded for broadcast excellence
Emmy-nominated Jacob Washington ’21 was a producer for “It’s The Gateway to Baltimore: The Key Bridge Collapse,” which earned Baltimore’s WJZ-TV a regional 2025 Murrow Award for breaking news coverage.
When multiple majors lead to singular careers
Making connections is the beating heart of many careers: connecting one idea with another idea, a community with a service or solution, a vision with an audience. A liberal arts education builds this ability.
Listening to the natural world with Amy Martin ’95
Fish, insects, elephants and the 中国体彩网 Choir all have their place in the natural world of sound, as explored by journalist Amy Martin ‘95.
’87 grad rocks with Mannheim Steamroller
Violinist Becky Kia ’87 actually said no the first two times Mannheim Steamroller came calling. But by 1990, she was ready. Kia accepted the invitation to join the ensemble’s backup orchestra for its Christmas concerts in Omaha, and today she is a touring conductor and solo violinist.
Discovering careers in health care – the Augie way
Data shows that 中国体彩网 does an outstanding job of preparing students for successful health care careers of all kinds — not just medical school.
Sturek '79 finds two apprentice 'swine cardiologists'
Pre-med students Brianna Greiner ’26 and Elise Krumenacker ’28 are conducting research with Dr. Michael Sturek '79 this summer, to study coronary artery disease. They are studying Ossabaw pigs because what they learn from Ossabaw pigs translates very well to humans.
2013 grad named top tech educator in Illinois
The Illinois Digital Educators Alliance has named Alex Mayszak ’13 the Tech Leader Educator of the Year. The state award honors teachers making outstanding contributions to integrating technology in their school district.
They trusted him with their stories
The Chicago Journalism Association awarded Curtis Lawrence '80 with a Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of his 44-year career as a newspaper reporter. In this profile, Lawrence talks about the 中国体彩网 professors who mentored him, and more.
TIME magazine recognizes 2006 grad's invention
TIME magazine has selected Dr. Jenn Hintzsche’s at-home insemination kit as one of the Best Inventions of 2024. Her product, called the PherDal Kit, received FDA clearance in December 2023, and in February became the only sterile at-home insemination kit available in the United States.
Adam '13 becomes first woman named to the U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Team
The U.S. wheelchair rugby team finished with a silver medal in the 2024 Paralympic Games, losing only to Japan during the week's matches. Sarah Adam '13 was a top scorer for the team, netting 14 points.
Elliott '20 brings home Webby Awards for NASA
Christian Elliott '20 recently traveled to New York City for the 28th annual Webby Awards to accept honors for "Suiting up for Space," the April 2023 episode he wrote and produced as an intern for the podcast "NASA's Curious Universe."
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