‘History doesn’t repeat itself, but it rhymes’
Augsburg’s history department makes the past relevant to the future.Kay Carvajal ’23 grew up surrounded by stories—her parents’ journey from Mexico to Minneapolis, her neighbors’ traditions, and her friends’ dreams for better. “Our lives are stories, and collectively… more >
An educator and catalyst for change
Minnesota First Lady Gwen Walz focuses on equity and civic engagement in her partnership with Augsburg.In 2019, Minnesota First Lady Gwen Walz joined Augsburg University as special assistant to the president for strategic partnerships and as a fellow in the Sabo Center for Democracy and… more >
All-female Hall of Fame class marks 50 years since passage of Title IX
Three Augsburg students walked into the office of Joyce Anderson Pfaff ’65 in the fall of 1972. “When are volleyball tryouts?” they asked the health and physical education instructor. Pfaff… more >
Literacy is freedom: How one Augsburg alumnus is working to empower and educate Black boys
Top image: Keenan Jones ’13, founder and executive director of Literacy for Freedom. (Photo by Rebecca Slater… more >
The hustle and heart of Augsburg football coach Jack Osberg ’62
At 81, he still goes the extra mile for student-athletes—and now they’re backing him through the toughest contest of his lifeMinneapolis native Jack Osberg ’62 played football from the time he was a kid in the alleys and parks of Minneapolis until his college years, and he entered Augsburg’s… more >
The Auggies who refuse to ‘keep politics off the field’
How Augsburg’s student-athletes use their platform to advocate for causes beyond the sports arenaIn 2016, first-year student Olivia House ’20 kneeled during the national anthem before one of her first Auggie soccer matches. She was alone—the only Black person on the… more >
What it takes to fight a pandemic: Community collaboration and mutual aid (Part 1)
From parking lots and phone calls to hospitals and research labs, Auggies use a multifaceted approach to confront the global crisis of a lifetimeOne November afternoon, Natalie Jacobson, coordinator of Augsburg’s Campus Kitchen, opened an email from someone she didn’t recognize. It was short and to the point: First-year Auggie… more >
What it takes to fight a pandemic: Research and health care (Part 2)
From parking lots and phone calls to hospitals and research labs, Auggies use a multifaceted approach to confront the global crisis of a lifetime
How to Build a Women’s Wrestling Program from Scratch
Augsburg Athletics continues trailblazing trend with Minnesota’s only collegiate women’s wrestling teamEditor’s note: In late July, the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced plans to postpone competition in cross country, football, soccer, and volleyball until the spring. Winter and spring sports… more >