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Board of Regents approves President Pribbenow’s contract through 2027

Board of Regents approves President Pribbenow’s contract through 2027

In its March meeting, the Augsburg University Board of Regents’ executive committee unanimously approved a multiyear contract renewal for President Paul Pribbenow, who joined the university in 2006 as its… more >

Augsburg students earn Fulbright awards

Augsburg students earn Fulbright awards

This year, three Augsburg students earned Fulbright awards, and one has been named a Fulbright alternate candidate. Citlaly Escobar ’21 and Ciashia Shiongyaj ’21 both won Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships… more >

Grant-funded projects benefit Augsburg and the environment

Grant-funded projects benefit Augsburg and the environment

Grants help shape Augsburg’s teaching and learning community

In late 2020, the Council of Independent Colleges’ NetVUE program awarded a two-year, $40,000 grant to Augsburg President Paul Pribbenow. The grant will help the university explore whether… more >

Visit Augsburg’s urban arboretum: a green oasis in the city

Visit Augsburg’s urban arboretum: a green oasis in the city

See the Augsburg University campus transition from summer to fall

With the widespread availability of vaccines and effective public health measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, many students, faculty members, and staff are returning to on-campus activities… more >

Notes from President Pribbenow: Come and see!

Notes from President Pribbenow: Come and see!

In the Christian church, the liturgical season before Lent is called Epiphany, a time when we reflect on the good news that God has broken into human history and that… more >

Augsburg’s recent awards, rankings, and recognition

Augsburg’s recent awards, rankings, and recognition

Each year, Augsburg University is recognized for its academic excellence, student-centered community, and commitment to educating students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. Augsburg… more >

Playwrights’ Center partners with Augsburg to offer courses with leading playwrights

Playwrights’ Center partners with Augsburg to offer courses with leading playwrights

The Playwrights’ Center and Augsburg University announced a new partnership to offer accredited courses taught by the nation’s leading playwrights. Through online courses, students connect with peers and faculty… more >

Professor Emeritus Mark Engebretson receives 30th NSF grant, continues space weather study

Professor Emeritus Mark Engebretson receives 30th NSF grant, continues space weather study

Mark Engebretson, Augsburg University professor emeritus of physics, received a five-year grant totaling $805,744 from the National Science Foundation (Award Number 2013648). This grant supports the continued operation… more >