Augsburg’s recent awards, rankings, and recognition
Each year, Augsburg University is recognized for its academic excellence, student-centered community, and commitment to educating students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. Augsburg… more >
Augsburg Homecoming (at a distance)
Homecoming 2020 celebrations looked a little different than previous years. Though social gatherings were restricted, the Augsburg Student Activities Council found creative ways to celebrate with a series of events… more >
Cedar-Riverside supply drives support neighborhood
The COVID-19 pandemic, combined with the damage some businesses experienced following the murder of George Floyd, put a strain on Augsburg’s Twin Cities community as many local stores… more >
Commencement 2020 and One Day in May
Augsburg’s first virtual commencement included a theme from the university’s historyAugsburg 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 >
New Augsburg Pastors Installed
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 >