On May 8, the Augsburg University community gathered to recognize outstanding faculty contributions during the 2024–25 academic year. This annual celebration recognizes length of service; tenure and promotions; committee, program, and department leadership; grant applications; and individual awards chosen by students and faculty peers.
Tenure and Promotion to Associate Professor
Three individuals were recognized for their achievement in receiving tenure and promotion to associate professor, effective Fall 2025.
- Moumita Dasgupta, physics
- Amy Larson, computer science
- Juyoung Lee, music therapy
Promotion to Full Professor
Three individuals were recognized for their promotions to full professor effective Fall 2025, in recognition of their exemplary practice and mastery in teaching, scholarship, and leadership.
- George Dierberger, business and economics
- O. Evren Guler, psychology
- Robert Groven, communication studies
Augsburg Day Student Government Excellence in Teaching Award
Andy Aoki, political science
Faculty Innovation Award
John Zobitz, mathematics and data science
Excellence in Teaching Award (Adjunct Faculty)
Steven Brehmer, physics
Early Career Teaching Award
Mallory Alekna, music education
Excellence in Teaching Award (Full-Time Faculty)
Kao Nou Moua, social work
Service to the Community Award
Katie Martin, nursing
Distinguished Service to the University Award
Stacy Freiheit, psychology