McNair Scholars Program wins competitive renewal grant

Augsburg’s TRIO McNair Scholars Program recently secured a $1.3 million, five-year federal grant to support operations through 2027. Named for Ronald E. McNair, an astronaut and physicist… more >

At 25, StepUP looks to the future

StepUP® at Augsburg University is one of the original handful of collegiate recovery programs in the United States. At its 25th anniversary, it’s also one of the largest and… more >

Augsburg leads with direct admissions

Augsburg’s work at the forefront of a movement to transform college admissions has garnered national media attention. Last fall, the university moved to a “direct admissions” approach for… more >

Campus Welcomes Executive Director of Interfaith, Celebrates the Life of Fuad El-Hibri

Najeeba Syeed joined Augsburg as the inaugural El-Hibri endowed chair and executive director of Interfaith at Augsburg in early August… more >

Welcoming Provost O’Laughlin; Board Grants Emeriti Status to Retiring Faculty and Staff

In early July, Augsburg welcomed Paula O’Loughlin as the university’s provost and senior vice president following the retirement of Karen Kaivola. O’Loughlin previously served as provost and… more >

Faculty Members Appointed to Named Professorships; New Sateren Chair of Music

Jeremy Myers, associate professor of religion and executive director of the Christensen Center for Vocation, was appointed the Bernhard M. Christensen professor of religion and vocation in July. He succeeds… more >

The Urchins of Hagfors

On the Spot: Ellie Olson

Ellie Olson was making an important point when an off-screen request demanded her attention. “One moment,” she said, briefly disappearing from Zoom to deal with what turned out to… more >

Global Education Site in Northern Ireland to Open in Spring 2023

Many schools and organizations have been forced to scale back or eliminate study abroad options since the COVID-19 pandemic. But with a commitment to international education that is unique… more >