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Celebrating student success

Celebrating student success

Augsburg students earned a range of prestigious accolades during the 2017-18 academic year, including the following: Record six Augsburg students receive Fulbright awards Holly Kundel ’19 is named… more >

Augsburg Named Champion School by Special Olympics Minnesota

Augsburg Named Champion School by Special Olympics Minnesota

This fall, Augsburg was honored as Champion School of the Year by Special Olympics Minnesota. The award is given to a school or university that outperforms expectations in terms of… more >

Commencement 2018

Commencement 2018

Augsburg celebrates first commencement as a university.

Augsburg University celebrated students completing degrees in the traditional undergraduate, adult undergraduate, and graduate programs during commencement ceremonies held April 28. The morning ceremony recognized 441 undergraduate students, and the… more >

Augsburg Receives Funding for River Semester

Augsburg Receives Funding for River Semester

Augsburg University received $30,000 from Pentair for the River Semester, a high-impact educational program that combines rigorous coursework with an immersive field experience. Sixteen students will travel in… more >

Board of Regents

Board of Regents

Honored for Leadership

Augsburg’s Board of Regents was awarded the 2017 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership for efforts including initiating an inclusive, five-year strategic planning effort and leading the… more >

Honoring Retiring Faculty

Honoring Retiring Faculty

Several faculty members retired following years of dedicated service to Augsburg University. Augsburg is grateful for their commitment to advancing the University’s mission within and beyond the classroom. Jeanine… more >

On the Spot: Jeanne Boeh

On the Spot: Jeanne Boeh

Understanding the sharing economy

When Super Bowl LII came to Minneapolis in February, an estimated 125,000 people descended on the Twin Cities for the big game. But where did they stay? How did… more >

Distinguished Teaching and Learning Award winners

Distinguished Teaching and Learning Award winners

Distinguished Teaching and Learning Award winners Augsburg annually recognizes individuals who have made exemplary contributions to creating an engaging academic environment. The 2018 recipients of the Distinguished Contributions to Teaching… more >

The Nobel Peace Prize Forum—Minneapolis

The Nobel Peace Prize Forum—Minneapolis

Save the dates: September 13–15

The Nobel Peace Prize Forum—Minneapolis will mark its 30th anniversary in September. Hosted and presented by Augsburg University, the Forum is a platform to educate and inspire a new… more >

Pribbenow appointed to Governor’s Workforce Development Board

Pribbenow appointed to Governor’s Workforce Development Board

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has appointed Augsburg University President Paul Pribbenow to a three-year term on the Governor’s Workforce Development Board. The board represents key leaders from business… more >