[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 11, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E26]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING DR. ANDREA TALENTINO ON BEING NAMED THE NINTH PRESIDENT 
                          OF AUGUSTANA COLLEGE

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 11, 2022

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Andrea 
Talentino, who has been named the ninth President in the rich, 161-year 
history of Augustana College located in Rock Island, Illinois. Her 
first day will be July 1, 2022.
  After earning a bachelor's degree from Yale University and doctorate 
from UCLA, Dr. Talentino has dedicated her professional career to 
helping our next generation prepare for the future. She perfected the 
art of teaching and mentored countless students as a member of faculty 
at Tulane University. Committed to becoming more versed in all aspects 
of higher education, Dr. Talentino developed her leadership 
administrative and supervisory skills as Associate Dean at Drew 
University and Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Norwich 
University. Her proven work ethic and detail-oriented approach afforded 
her the opportunity to become Provost at Nazareth College, her most 
recent position. Dr. Talentino will strive to provide an all-
encompassing and inclusive educational experience for the Augustana 
community.
  It is because of passionate and selfless leaders such as Dr. Andrea 
Talentino that I am especially proud to serve Illinois' 17th 
Congressional District. Madam Speaker, I would like to, again, formally 
congratulate Dr. Andrea Talentino on being announced as the ninth 
President of Augustana College.

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