Around the Quad
On the Spot: Ellie Olson
The director of Augsburg’s Center for Wellness and Counseling stresses that meaning and motivation matter now more than everEllie Olson was making an important point when an off-screen request demanded her attention. “One moment,” she said, briefly disappearing from Zoom to deal with what turned out to… more >
Global Education Site in Northern Ireland to Open in Spring 2023
Many schools and organizations have been forced to scale back or eliminate study abroad options since the COVID-19 pandemic. But with a commitment to international education that is unique… more >
Augsburg introduces American Indian Recognition Full Tuition Program
Augsburg is launching one of the nation’s first comprehensive full-tuition programs at a private institution to support American Indians within higher education… more >
Notes from President Pribbenow: On a legacy of hospitality and leadership
My wife, Abigail, and I first met Anne Frame and Bill Frame, Augsburg’s ninth president, some 18 years ago when we were chosen to be part of a new… more >
Provost Kaivola to retire; Board of Regents approves emeriti status for retiring Auggies
Karen Kaivola, Augsburg’s provost and senior vice president of academic and student affairs, will retire at the end of 2021–22 academic year. Since Kaivola joined Augsburg in 2013… more >
Student-created salads are helping Augsburg build a more sustainable local economy
In Fall 2020, the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship launched Augsburg Local, an effort to leverage Augsburg University’s purchasing power to support local businesses. Through a partnership with… more >
Augsburg’s Interfaith Institute adds new position endowed by the El-Hibri family
In 2021, Fuad and Nancy El-Hibri gave a significant gift to Augsburg University to create the El-Hibri Endowed Chair and Executive Directorship for the Interfaith Institute. Interfaith at… more >
2021 StepUP Gala raises more than $425,000 for on-campus recovery program
On November 13, about 300 in-person and virtual attendees raised more than $425,000 at Augsburg’s annual StepUP® Program Gala. This year’s theme, Now More Than Ever… more >
Augsburg’s recent awards and rankings—Winter 2021–22
This year, Augsburg is honored to receive a variety of awards and rankings, including new accolades for producing even more Gilman Scholars and for being a religious university living up… more >