Around the Quad
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 >
Student-musicians travel to Peru for educational outreach
A dozen Augsburg student-musicians traveled this year to Peru, where they performed alongside Peruvian musicians in two concerts, sharing their knowledge with and learning from their fellow musicians. Rafael… 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 >
Notes from President Pribbenow: On ‘leaning in’
One of the great misperceptions of American higher education is that colleges and universities are detached from the “real world,” ivory towers not concerned about the communities and neighborhoods that… more >
Augsburg alumna lands top role at MPR News
Jane Helmke ’83 was named executive editor of Minnesota Public Radio News in November 2022. “I’m so honored to be a part of the inspiring team of exceptional journalists… more >
Uncovering the experiences of Hmong entrepreneurs
On the Spot Q&A with Assistant Professor Kao Nou MouaFor Kao Nou Moua, research is about storytelling. The Augsburg assistant professor of social work spent a year gathering stories from Hmong business owners and entrepreneurs to find trends in… 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 >
Augsburg awards King Harald V of Norway honorary degree
Late last year in Oslo, Augsburg President Paul Pribbenow conferred upon King Harald V of Norway the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa. “We are deeply grateful for… more >
Health Commons receives $50K equity grant
Augsburg Health Commons has received a $50,000 grant to continue its work in advancing health equity through nursing. The Health Equity Innovation Fund grant, awarded in early January, came… 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 >