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Board of Regents welcomes new members

Board of Regents welcomes new members

At its September meeting, the Augsburg Corporation elected four additional members to the Board of Regents and re-elected three currently serving members. In addition, in accordance with the bylaws… more >

Notes from President Pribbenow

Notes from President Pribbenow

On celebration

Augsburg’s ninth president, Bill Frame, was fond of pointing out our “militant modesty,” the tendency to avoid touting our accomplishments for fear that we might be accused of boasting… more >

Another five years of serving scholars

Another five years of serving scholars

Every year, more than two dozen undergraduate students participate in Augsburg’s McNair Scholars Program, an intensive 21 months of graduate school preparation that opens doors to some of the… more >

Looking back: decades of Augsburg’s history

Looking back: decades of Augsburg’s history

1857: 160 Years Ago Fifteen years before Augsburg moved in next door, Edward Murphy donated land for the first city park in Minneapolis—what is now Murphy Square. For years… more >

Where faith and public life meet

Where faith and public life meet

It is no secret that the gap between young adults and Christian congregations is widening. The good news, though, is that young people are not rejecting faith or religion; many… more >

On the spot

On the spot

Communications expert describes history and peril of “fake news”

While the term “fake news” is relatively new, the phenomenon, of course, is not. People throughout time have been motivated to share false information in ways that give it the… more >

An occasion to celebrate

An occasion to celebrate

Augsburg event series honors Reformation anniversary

Augsburg held a series of events this fall marking the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. To kick off the series, Augsburg was honored to host ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth… more >

An Auggie throwback

An Auggie throwback

Melissa Lee ’04, Augsburg’s head softball coach, threw out a ceremonial first pitch before an August Minnesota Twins game at Target Field as part of the team’s annual… more >

2016 – 2017 annual report to donors

2016 – 2017 annual report to donors

When you give to Augsburg, you aren’t just supporting a private university—you’re paving the way for students to make a living, make a life, and make a… more >

Steve Wozniak inspires Auggies

Steve Wozniak inspires Auggies

Apple, Inc. co-founder Steve Wozniak engaged the Augsburg community in a conversation that emphasized the importance of creativity, education, and innovation in an increasingly connected world. Wozniak launched Apple… more >