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Stepping up with a place to play

Stepping up with a place to play

Cedar-Riverside youth basketball comes to Augsburg.

Earlier this year, the Brian Coyle Center got some amazing news. Thanks to the “Our Courts. Our Futures” program of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, in partnership with U.S… more >

Expanding our repertoire

Expanding our repertoire

Choral music and community at Augsburg University

Jennaya Robison is just a few months into leading Augsburg University’s storied choral program, and exciting things are already happening. An unscheduled opportunity arose for the choir to perform… more >

Empowering future social workers

Empowering future social workers

Augsburg’s MSW program secures a $3 million federal grant.

Augsburg University has been awarded a $3 million grant over five years from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support graduate students in its Master of Social Work… more >

A milestone in the making

A milestone in the making

Welcoming the largest incoming class in Augsburg’s history
Notes from President Pribbenow: What does a university president do?

Notes from President Pribbenow: What does a university president do?

Dear friends, What does a university president do? This is a fairly common question I receive from students, so I always ask back, “What do you think my job is… more >

Summer Bridge builds success

Summer Bridge builds success

On July 16, TRIO/Student Support Services celebrated the conclusion of the 2026 Summer Bridge program. During this four-week campus living experience, students earn early college credit in two… more >

Cheers to Augsburg faculty and staff who go above and beyond

Cheers to Augsburg faculty and staff who go above and beyond

The annual faculty and staff awards recognize creativity, commitment, and outstanding teaching.

Late spring and early summer are packed with celebrations as departments, student groups, and the whole Augsburg community come together to lift up the incredible Auggies in each year’s… more >

Commencement 2026: ‘Finding our way in this peculiar era’

Commencement 2026: ‘Finding our way in this peculiar era’

Augsburg celebrated members of the class of 2026 and the supporters who shaped their individual journeys.
Showcasing their ‘last words’

Showcasing their ‘last words’

Zyzzogeton celebrates 20 years of student research.

On April 21, the atrium of the Norman and Evangeline Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion was bustling with activity, as students set up giant posters filled to the… more >

Notes from President Pribbenow: Gratitude for all that is

Notes from President Pribbenow: Gratitude for all that is

Dear alumni and friends, The recent announcement of my retirement as president of Augsburg University in June 2027 has been the occasion to reflect on my deep gratitude for the… more >

Twice as nice

Twice as nice

Women’s hockey continues its winning tradition in 2025–26.

On March 14, the Augsburg University Women’s Hockey team ended their season with a 24-5-1 record. MIAC regular-season champions for the second year in a row… more >

Dusting off the fight song

Dusting off the fight song

Pep band makes a comeback, cheering on Auggies in the 2025–26 school year.

With a repertoire featuring Chappell Roan, Green Day, and Bruce Channel, the Augsburg University Pep Band returned in Fall 2025 with music for everyone. After about a five-year hiatus… more >