Upper Mississippi Center

The UMC works with local communities to help solve short- and long-term problems those communities face. The UMC engages students and classes from many fields in projects related to transportation, economics, landscape, and urban forests, public health, and issues related to the health and sustainability of communities. Through the UMC, students can propose or continue their individual or group research through internships and special projects.

In past years the UMC partnered with 4 different cities to work on projects such as:

  • Developing management recommendations for restoring portions of city parks
  • Researching best practices to reduce damage from flooding
  • Completing a greenhouse gas emissions inventory
  • Using music, theatre, and the arts to bridge diverse communities (Rock Island)

 

Upper Mississippi Center
Partnerships through the Years

WaterCon 2024

WaterCon 2024

Published on April 23, 2024

American Water Works Association Illinois Section 2024 Annual Conference. Augustana Students present about partnership with Rock Island City, along with how they have worked to create deliverables for the Illinois EPA! Check out what these students worked on at the …

By Peyton Heisch
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Stop by CORE and Share Your Success!

Published on April 22, 2024
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[The Prairie Enthusiasts] Ecology Job Postings

Published on January 17, 2024

The Prairie Enthusiasts seek to ensure the perpetuation and recovery of prairie, oak savanna, and other associated ecosystems of the Upper Midwest through protection, management, restoration, and education. In doing so, they strive to work openly and cooperatively with private …

By Minh Nguyen
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Pizza with A Purpose: Featuring Xong Sony

Published on November 30, 2023

ALIVE Reflection by: Graham Hunt

At 5pm on Sunday, November 12th, Xong Sony Yang, a daughter of refugees, first-gen college student, a “rebellious daughter”, and Hmong-English Interpreter — not to mention, Song Sony is the Director of Augustana College’s Office …

By Lisa Slater
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Rock Island and Augustana College |Upper Mississippi Center partner for Longview Park

Published on May 16, 2023

The City of Rock Island is partnering with Augustana College to develop a future revitalization plan for the park.

By Lisa Slater
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