Bush Foundation grant supports diversity in teaching
Augsburg College’s Department of Education was awarded a $150,000 grant from the Bush Foundation through its Teacher Effectiveness Initiative. The award will be used to fund a project… more >
Day at the Capitol
During the 2013-14 academic year, more than 34 percent of all Augsburg undergraduates—1,054 students—received Minnesota State Grants totaling more than $3.4 million. This February, Augsburg… more >
128 Auggies exhibit at the American Swedish Institute
Led by Assistant Professor of Art Christopher Houltberg, 128 students and six Augsburg faculty members contributed to a collaborative exhibition, Shaping Peace, at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis. The… more >
Presidential sculptures undergo restoration
From 1888 to 1890, Jacob Fjelde, a Norwegian portraitist and creator of public monuments, sculpted busts of Augsburg College Presidents Sven Oftedal and Georg Sverdrup. For many years, the sculptures… more >
Strommen Executive Speaker Series explores reputation management
During spring semester, Augsburg College invited leaders with experience in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors of the Twin Cities business community to share their expertise as part of the… more >
The Center for Counseling and Health Promotion gets new name and location
The Center for Counseling and Health Promotion recently became the Center for Wellness and Counseling to better capture the mission of the department, which is to support students to “stay… more >
Turning a new page
Augsburg Now magazine survey: What you told us This past summer, Augsburg College participated in a national higher education magazine survey developed by the Council for Advancement and Support of… more >
Ask Dave: Everyday work advice for every Auggie
Meet Dave ConradDave Conrad has honed his knowledge through decades of work as an independent business consultant, his experience in sales and marketing for public and private companies in a range of… more >
Give to the Max Day impact
Augsburg’s day of record-breaking fundraising supports new opportunitiesMore than 1,300 donors gave Augsburg College more than $430,000 on Give to the Max Day 2014. For the second year in a row, Augsburg surpassed every other… more >
Auggies have food and cooking down to a science
Unique course makes science approachable for all studentsCeviche is a South and Central American favorite that’s also been popularized in the United States. It’s a bright and flavorful seafood dish that’s not raw, but… more >