Yearly Archives: 2026
Caring for campus
On the spot with Groundskeeper Justin WellsWhen Augsburg University Groundskeeper Justin Wells talks about what it takes to care for the campus landscape, he mentions two things: people and plants. Together, a community of people and… more >
Augsburg awarded for transfer student support
For a fifth consecutive year, Augsburg University is one of 275 colleges and universities nationwide that have been named to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society 2026 Transfer Honor Roll… more >
Summer Bridge builds success
On July 16, TRIO/Student Support Services celebrated the conclusion of the 2026 Summer Bridge program. During this four-week campus living experience, students earn early college credit in two… more >
Commitment to first-generation students earns recognition for Augsburg
Augsburg University has been announced as a member of the FirstGen Forward Network Class of 2026. This recognition reflects Augsburg’s commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first… more >
Professor Katie Clark named a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
Professor Katie Clark ’10 MAN, ’14 DNP has been named to the 2026 cohort of fellows by the American Academy of Nursing. Clark is Augsburg University’s first… more >
Augsburg University and National Lutheran Choir announce partnership, residency
Augsburg University and the National Lutheran Choir announce a new partnership to elevate and expand the Lutheran choral tradition on campus. This collaboration will bring the 70-member National Lutheran… more >
Cheers to Augsburg faculty and staff who go above and beyond
The annual faculty and staff awards recognize creativity, commitment, and outstanding teaching.Late spring and early summer are packed with celebrations as departments, student groups, and the whole Augsburg community come together to lift up the incredible Auggies in each year’s… more >
Announcing Augsburg’s 2026-27 Peace Scholars
We are excited to introduce the selected Peace Scholars for the 2026-27 academic school year. Through a vigorous application and interview process, Aidan Wippich ’27 and Tommaso Maritan ’29… more >
Alumni Class Notes, Summer 2026
1970s 1972 Augsburg men’s soccer alumnus Jim Agre ’72 was inducted into the College Sports Communicators Academic All-America Hall of Fame in June during the CSC… more >
Congratulations to Auggies Named to the 2026 Spring Semester Dean’s List
More than 900 Augsburg University undergraduate students were named to the 2026 Fall Semester Dean’s List. The Augsburg University Dean’s List recognizes those full-time students who have… more >
In the media: Augsburg featured in PBS News Hour’s ‘Rethinking College’ series
PBS News Hour recently visited Augsburg to explore the impacts on college students from the federal administration’s mass deportation campaign. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro spoke with President… more >
Violins of Hope to visit Augsburg University in June
Augsburg University invites the public to “Voices of Hope and Resilience” on June 23, an afternoon and evening of public events featuring the Violins of Hope. Thanks to the generosity… more >
‘If you don’t know, go to the library’
Lindell Library is a hub of information, belonging, and connection—not a book warehouse.“There are times when I ask a class what they think a librarian does,” says Tanya Gunkel, one of Augsburg University’s outreach and instruction librarians. “At that point, direct… more >
Augsburg PA program name change reflects evolving profession
Augsburg has long led Minnesota in what was formerly known as physician assistant studies, having established the first PA program and the first PA doctoral degree in the state. Now… more >
