Around the Quad
The Art of Augsburg, 1950s to Today
As part of the university’s yearlong celebration of its 150th anniversary, Kristin Anderson, professor of art history and archivist, curated an exhibition of works by Augsburg art faculty dating… more >
President Paul Pribbenow shares Augsburg’s Story at the Forum on Workplace Inclusion
On March 11, Augsburg University’s President Paul Pribbenow (pictured) shared the Augsburg story during a session called, “Hospitality is Not Enough: An Institutional Journey From Diversity to Inclusion and… more >
New Augsburg Pastors Installed
At a special chapel service during the January 2020 Augsburg University Board of Regents meeting, Bishop Ann Svennungsen of the Minneapolis Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America… more >
The Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology Degree Launches to Meet Growing Demand
This past November, the university introduced its second doctoral program: a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology. Augsburg’s first, the Doctor of Nursing Practice, began in 2010. Augsburg worked… more >
Rick Steves Partners with Augsburg’s Center for Global Education and Experience
Plan ahead for travel to GuatemalaWhen well-known travel author, activist, and media personality Rick Steves went to Central America to film segments for his new public television special, “Hunger and Hope: Lessons from Ethiopia… more >
Hearst Foundation Awards Augsburg $75,000 for LEAD Fellows Program
LEAD Fellows, a program of Augsburg University’s Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, this winter received $75,000 from the Hearst Foundation, Inc. to support students as they pursue… more >
Urban Investors Finds New Home at Augsburg
Last November, Augsburg University’s Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship and the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work welcomed a new campus partner: Urban Investors. Formerly known as Urban Adventure… more >
Honoring Retiring Faculty
Several faculty members are entering retirement following years of dedicated service to Augsburg University. Augsburg is grateful for their commitment to advancing the university’s mission and supporting student learning… more >
2019–20 Convocation Series Speakers
The Augsburg University Convocation Series is an annual speaker series that includes long-standing endowed and special programs. Recent presenters included: DeAnna Cummings, chief executive officer of Juxtaposition Arts, who… more >
Augsburg Senior Scholar Published in Time Magazine
Harry Boyte, senior scholar of public work philosophy at Augsburg’s Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, co-wrote an article that was published in Time magazine. Boyte’s piece… more >
Pieces of History: Local Artists’ Work on Lake Street in Minneapolis
After the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police and protests calling for justice in Minneapolis and around the nation, Molly Montana ’23 went to Lake Street to capture the… more >
Augsburg launches transit pass for undergraduates
Augsburg University now offers the Auggie Pass, a universal transit pass that gives undergraduate students unlimited rides on buses and light rail in a first-of-its-kind partnership between… more >
Notes from President Pribbenow: On seeing and being seen
We see you! This summer, Assistant Professor Joaquin Muñoz from our education department greeted our incoming students with a powerful message. He said that every one of them deserved… more >
Augsburg’s largest class kicks off academic year with volunteering
During Augsburg’s annual community engagement and service event—now known as City Engagement Day—first-year students volunteer at Twin Cities-based organizations at the start of the academic… more >
On the Spot: Professor Bridget Robinson-Riegler
From disease to remedy: How nostalgia offers a psychological boostA special vacation with family members you miss. That unforgettable meal at your favorite restaurant with your favorite person. The album you used to listen to nonstop during the ups… more >