Around the Quad

Augsburg adopts test-optional admissions policy

This past spring, the Augsburg faculty approved a pilot test-optional admissions policy, making submission of ACT or SAT test scores optional for fall 2019 first-year and transfer undergraduate… more >

StepUP makes National Headlines

NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt put Augsburg University’s StepUP® Program in the spotlight this May by showcasing its success in helping students in recovery complete their college education… more >

In Focus: Surprising sights worth a first (or second) glance

Augsburg instructor featured in Time Magazine

The January 29 issue of Time magazine acknowledged the record-breaking number of women engaged in political campaigns this year and featured photos on its cover of nearly four dozen… more >

Notes from President Pribbenow

There are many ways in which higher education is a leap of faith. Students come to campus brimming with curiosity and promise. Faculty and staff meet them where they are… more >

Celebrating student success

Augsburg students earned a range of prestigious accolades during the 2017-18 academic year, including the following: Record six Augsburg students receive Fulbright awards Holly Kundel ’19 is named… more >

Augsburg Named Champion School by Special Olympics Minnesota

This fall, Augsburg was honored as Champion School of the Year by Special Olympics Minnesota. The award is given to a school or university that outperforms expectations in terms of… more >

Commencement 2018

Augsburg University celebrated students completing degrees in the traditional undergraduate, adult undergraduate, and graduate programs during commencement ceremonies held April 28. The morning ceremony recognized 441 undergraduate students, and the… more >

Augsburg Receives Funding for River Semester

Augsburg University received $30,000 from Pentair for the River Semester, a high-impact educational program that combines rigorous coursework with an immersive field experience. Sixteen students will travel in… more >

Board of Regents

Augsburg’s Board of Regents was awarded the 2017 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership for efforts including initiating an inclusive, five-year strategic planning effort and leading the… more >