Yearly Archives: 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 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
Honored for LeadershipAugsburg’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
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
Understanding the sharing economyWhen 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 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
Save the dates: September 13–15The 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
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 >
Treasures in the science labs
Augsburg’s new Norman and Evangeline Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion features 24 labs and 6,000 square feet of student-faculty research facilities. In the process of… more >
Augsburg launches #LoveLocalWater Initiative
Augsburg University is phasing out the use of bottled water to demonstrate a commitment to consume local tap water readily available to everyone on campus. Augsburg’s Environmental Stewardship Committee… more >