A life changed through the arts

Remembering John N. Schwartz ’67 (1945–2024)

John Schwartz ’67 believed in the power of a liberal arts education to guide students to a successful career and a meaningful life. After all, his own life was… more >

Howe and Sateren professors named; Board approves emeriti status for retiring Auggies

Earlier this year, George Dierberger was appointed the inaugural Thomas ’72 and Karen Howe Endowed Professor for Entrepreneurship. The Howe professorship was established in 2022 to strengthen Augsburg’s business… more >

Augsburg welcomes new coaches for women’s soccer, women’s wrestling

Clara Webby, a former MIAC competitor, joined Augsburg as head coach of women’s soccer this spring. Webby earned all-conference and all-region honors as a defender during her… more >

Augsburg MBA program launches certificates for busy professionals

Augsburg’s Master of Business Administration program has long emphasized real-world learning in a collaborative environment. Now, the university offers a new option for business professionals to sharpen their… more >

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 >