Yearly Archives: 2025
Combating misinformation through strategic communication
On the spot with Assistant Professor Yuming FangYuming Fang takes the “critical thinkers” part of Augsburg’s mission statement seriously. Now in her second year as an assistant professor of communication studies, she is an expert in… more >
Diana Reyes ’26 named a Newman Civic Fellow
Diana Reyes ’26 is among the student civic leaders recently named to the 2025–26 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows by Campus Compact. Campus Compact is a national coalition of… more >
Star Tribune features Augsburg’s ‘transformation’
In a September 27 commentary by business columnist Evan Ramstad, the Minnesota Star Tribune highlighted Augsburg’s transformation over the past decade into Minnesota’s most diverse private… more >
With new doctorate, physician assistants prepare to lead
A first-of-its-kind Doctor of Medical Science degree offers leadership and research education.Her master’s degree prepared Ashley Viere ’15 MSPAS for her role working with patients at Regions Hospital. Then, while continuing to care for patients, she became the hospital’s… more >
Everlyn Balvoa Granda ’27 receives prestigious Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service
Everlyn Balvoa Granda ’27 has been named a 2025–27 recipient of the Voyager Scholarship, the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service from The Obama Foundation. The Voyager Scholarship was… more >
A student for students
On the spot with Student Body President Stephen Nushann ’27Stephen Nushann ’27 took his first tour of Augsburg through AVID, a college preparatory course offered through his high school. He had heard about Augsburg through family members and felt… more >
A crisis of academic leadership? Pribbenow responds in the Chronicle of Higher Education
In a September 12 commentary for the Chronicle of Higher Education, Augsburg University President Paul Pribbenow argues for the public purposes of higher education in response to a speech delivered… more >
River Semester sets sail
In the fall of 2015, a hardy crew started paddling down the Mississippi for a learning adventure that took “experiential learning” to a new level—Augsburg’s first River Semester… more >
Congratulations to Auggies named to the 2025 summer semester Dean’s List
More than 100 Augsburg University undergraduate students were named to the 2025 Summer Semester Dean’s List. The Augsburg University Dean’s List recognizes those full-time students who have… more >
Alumni Class Notes, Fall 2025
1970s 1970 Ray Hanson ’70 volunteers with the Junior Achievement STEM program in high schools across Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and with both Blessing of Hope and Calvary Care food bank… more >
‘Love Thy Neighbor’
Students celebrate the start of the academic year at Campus Ministry’s annual block party. … more >
Matt Entenza to receive Champion Award at 2025 Mayors Challenge
13th Annual Minnesota Urban Debate League Event Highlights Arctic Policy Former Minnesota state representative Matt Entenza has been named the 2025 Champion of Change by the Minnesota Urban Debate League… more >
In ‘Hungry for Hope,’ young adults address the church
August 28 is publication day for a new book that shares the wisdom, dreams, and frustrations of young adults with the church. “Hungry for Hope: Letters to the Church From… more >
Augsburg University announces 2025 alumni awards
Augsburg University is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award, First Decade Award, and Spirit of Augsburg Award. These outstanding alumni will be recognized at a… more >
Augsburg honored for supporting transfer students
For a fourth consecutive year, Augsburg University is one of 251 colleges and universities nationwide that have been named to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society 2025 Transfer Honor Roll… more >