Around the Quad
Notes from President Pribbenow
On celebrationAugsburg’s ninth president, Bill Frame, was fond of pointing out our “militant modesty,” the tendency to avoid touting our accomplishments for fear that we might be accused of boasting… more >
Another five years of serving scholars
Every year, more than two dozen undergraduate students participate in Augsburg’s McNair Scholars Program, an intensive 21 months of graduate school preparation that opens doors to some of the… more >
Looking back: decades of Augsburg’s history
1857: 160 Years Ago Fifteen years before Augsburg moved in next door, Edward Murphy donated land for the first city park in Minneapolis—what is now Murphy Square. For years… more >
Where faith and public life meet
It is no secret that the gap between young adults and Christian congregations is widening. The good news, though, is that young people are not rejecting faith or religion; many… more >
On the spot
Communications expert describes history and peril of “fake news”While the term “fake news” is relatively new, the phenomenon, of course, is not. People throughout time have been motivated to share false information in ways that give it the… more >
An occasion to celebrate
Augsburg event series honors Reformation anniversaryAugsburg held a series of events this fall marking the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. To kick off the series, Augsburg was honored to host ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth… more >
An Auggie throwback
Melissa Lee ’04, Augsburg’s head softball coach, threw out a ceremonial first pitch before an August Minnesota Twins game at Target Field as part of the team’s annual… more >
2016 – 2017 annual report to donors
When you give to Augsburg, you aren’t just supporting a private university—you’re paving the way for students to make a living, make a life, and make a… more >
Steve Wozniak inspires Auggies
Apple, Inc. co-founder Steve Wozniak engaged the Augsburg community in a conversation that emphasized the importance of creativity, education, and innovation in an increasingly connected world. Wozniak launched Apple… more >
Commencement 2017
Augsburg celebrates last commencement as a college on April 29The Augsburg community celebrated the Class of 2017 on Saturday, April 29. In a morning ceremony, 503 traditional undergraduate students were conferred their degrees. In the afternoon, the school recognized… more >
On the spot: Kaycee Rogers
Education expert describes how an inclusive, agile K-12 model can help Minnesota classrooms make the gradeIt’s simple math: Fewer people are entering the teaching profession, more are leaving it, and many educators lack the qualifications required to teach Minnesota’s increasingly diverse student… more >
Notes from President Pribbenow
On the power of both/andI am writing these notes on commencement weekend when we have just sent the final graduates of Augsburg College into the world, full of promise and aspiration—as has been… more >
Outstanding educators
Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning honoreesEach year, Augsburg recognizes individuals who have made exemplary contributions to creating an engaging academic learning environment. The 2017 recipients of the Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning awards are… more >
Honoring retiring faculty
{Several faculty members retired following years of dedicated service to Augsburg College. Ralph Butkowski | Assistant Professor, Department of Biology—with the College since 2001 Cass Dalglish | Professor, Department of English… more >
New starts and new finishes
Hagfors Center construction continuesAn Auggie passes by the first art installation in the Norman and Evangeline Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion. This new academic building, which will open in January 2018… more >