ROCK ISLAND, IL – Kyla Painter from Wildomar graduated with a degree in Public Health and Biology from Augustana College at the 2025 commencement ceremonies. The commencement address was given by The Honorable Eric Sorensen, U.S. Representative, Illinois District 17. Ocean Keola Akau '25, a psychology major from Pana'ewa, Hawaii, was the featured student speaker.
Augustana's Class of 2025 includes students from 23 countries and 26 U.S. states, representing 68 majors.
A private college of the liberal arts and sciences, Augustana enrolls 2,500 students on a 115-acre residential campus in the Quad Cities (pop. 470,000) along the Mississippi River. Augustana prioritizes engaged learning in 100 majors, minors, and other academic programs, building each student's potential through customized
