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Oren Gateway Center lobby renovation provides aesthetic convenience

Oren Gateway Center lobby renovation provides aesthetic convenience

The Oren Gateway Center lobby and adjoining Nabo cafe were redesigned and renovated during the summer, creating more inviting campus meeting spaces. The Nabo security gate was relocated to allow… more >

Augsburg enrolls historic first-year class

Augsburg enrolls historic first-year class

A record-setting 636 undergraduate first-year students started at Augsburg University this fall. The Class of 2023 marks the third year in a row in which a majority are… more >

Commencement 2019

Commencement 2019

A new venue, a grand scale

Augsburg University will host this year’s commencement ceremony May 10 at U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis… more >

Notes from President Pribbenow

Notes from President Pribbenow

Augsburg at 150

It is indeed remarkable for any of us today to stand in the shadows of an institution that has existed for 150 years. Institutions such as Augsburg University—no matter… more >

Auggies win 13th national wrestling title

Auggies win 13th national wrestling title

In March, the Augsburg University wrestling team claimed its 13th NCAA Division III national championship, winning all four of its individual national title bouts. Seven Auggies earned All-American honors… more >

On the spot

On the spot

Gwen Walz is still surprised to be addressed as first lady

“I sometimes walk right past people or don’t turn around when someone says it because I just don’t hear it like I hear ‘Gwen,’” said Walz, whose husband… more >

The Augsburg Podcast: Season 2

The Augsburg Podcast: Season 2

After a popular first season of the Augsburg Podcast, season 2 kicked off with President Paul Pribbenow, Campus Pastor Rev. Sonja Hagander, and Professor of English Doug Green [pictured], among… more >

The Golden Night gleams; students groove

The Golden Night gleams; students groove

The Augsburg Student Activities Council treated Auggies to a formal, Roaring ’20s-inspired event that added zest to campus following a stretch of bitter cold winter weather… more >

Honoring retiring faculty

Honoring retiring faculty

Two faculty members are retiring this spring following years of dedicated service to Augsburg University. Augsburg is grateful for their commitment to advancing the university’s mission and supporting student… more >

New program launches: Master of Arts in Education

New program launches: Master of Arts in Education

Augsburg University is accepting applications for a new Master of Arts in Education program that offers a non-licensure track for teachers and educators looking to enhance their skills within… more >

Fostering fuzzy feelings

Fostering fuzzy feelings

At the Ed Saugestad Rink, pucks glide across the ice and stuffed animals fly through the air. In January, Augsburg students on the women’s hockey team and in the… more >

Auggie research wows at the rotunda

Auggie research wows at the rotunda

Augsburg TRIO McNair Scholars Breanne Sande-Martin ’18 [pictured] and Andy Thao ’20 presented their research during the 16th annual Private College Scholars at the Capitol event this January. As… more >

Announcing the Human Rights Forum at Augsburg

Announcing the Human Rights Forum at Augsburg

Building on a 30-year history with the Nobel Peace Prize Forum and as part of the university’s sesquicentennial celebration, Augsburg is launching a new event this fall: the… more >