Commencement 2020 and One Day in May
Augsburg’s first virtual commencement included a theme from the university’s historyOn Friday, May 29, and Sunday, May 31, Augsburg University celebrated commencement virtually. Taking precautions to slow the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19, Augsburg was among numerous… more >
Augsburg Wins Campus Compact Impact Award
Campus Compact, a network of universities across the United States that are committed to public engagement in higher education, honored Augsburg University as an inaugural recipient of the Richard Guarasci… more >
The Augsburg Podcast: Season 3
The first two seasons of the Augsburg Podcast featured faculty and staff sharing stories of their work with students. The third season, launched in March, takes a new approach and… more >
Augsburg Pastors
At a special chapel service during the January 2020 Augsburg University Board of Regents meeting, Bishop Ann Svennungsen of the Minneapolis Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America… more >
Urban Investors Finds New Home at Augsburg
Last November, Augsburg University’s Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship and the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work welcomed a new campus partner: Urban Investors. Formerly known as Urban Adventure… more >
Honoring Retiring Faculty
Several faculty members are entering retirement following years of dedicated service to Augsburg University. Augsburg is grateful for their commitment to advancing the university’s mission and supporting student learning… more >
Convocation Series Speakers
The Augsburg University Convocation Series is an annual speaker series that includes long-standing endowed and special programs. Recent presenters included: DeAnna Cummings, chief executive officer of Juxtaposition Arts, who… more >
Augsburg’s largest class kicks off academic year with volunteering
During Augsburg’s annual community engagement and service event—now known as City Engagement Day—first-year students volunteer at Twin Cities-based organizations at the start of the academic… more >
New Augsburg Board of Regents members
At its annual September meeting, the Augsburg Corporation elected four new members to the Board of Regents and re-elected three members. Elected to their first term on the Augsburg… more >
Augsburg welcomes the Forum on Workplace Inclusion
The Forum on Workplace Inclusion has a new home at Augsburg University. Previously based at the University of St. Thomas, the forum is the nation’s largest workplace diversity, equity… more >
