Yearly Archives: 2026
Family ties
Three pairs of Augsburg siblings reflect on the special journey of navigating college with family.For most students, college is an opportunity to build a new community, explore emerging interests, and begin imagining who they want to become. For some Augsburg University students, that journey… more >
Augsburg University 2026 Christensen Symposium connects story and action
Augsburg University’s 2026 Christensen Symposium will feature Ross Murray ’00, MBA ’09. Murray is vice president at the GLAAD Media Institute, an ordained deacon in the Evangelical Lutheran Church… more >
A milestone in the making
Welcoming the largest incoming class in Augsburg’s history
Notes from President Pribbenow: What does a university president do?
Dear friends, What does a university president do? This is a fairly common question I receive from students, so I always ask back, “What do you think my job is… more >
Augsburg University announces 2026 alumni awards
Augsburg University is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award, First Decade Award, and Spirit of Augsburg Award. These outstanding alumni will be recognized at a… more >
A curious mind
Associate Professor Henry Yoon explores the mysteries of the brain and human behavior to help us better understand ourselves.When Associate Professor Henry Yoon was a child, his mother asked him why humans had been so successful despite not being the biggest, strongest, or fastest animals. “Intelligence,” she said… more >
Beti Milashu ’27 named a Newman Civic Fellow
Beti Milashu ’27 is among the student civic leaders recently named to the 2026–27 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows by Campus Compact. Campus Compact is a national coalition of… more >
Alumni Class Notes, Fall 2026
1970s 1977 Neil (Pauluk) Paulson ’77 noted that a new Oxford House in Port Orange, Florida, for women, with children, who completed drug or alcohol treatment, opened in July. It… more >
Congratulations to Auggies named to the 2026 Summer Semester Dean’s List
More than 90 Augsburg University undergraduate students were named to the 2026 Summer Semester Dean’s List. The Augsburg University Dean’s List recognizes those full-time students who have… more >
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 >