Alumni News
Alumni Class Notes, Fall 2025
1970s 1970 Ray Hanson ’70 volunteers with the Junior Achievement STEM program in high schools across Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and with both Blessing of Hope and Calvary Care food bank… more >
Alumni Class Notes, Fall 2024
1950s 1956 Richard Thorud ’56 has published his 14th book, a 28-page thesis titled, “Scientific Proof that God Exists.” It is available for $5 (cash or check… more >
Alumni Class Notes, Spring 2024
1960s 1965 John Luoma ’65 published “Saddlebag Preacher: The Story of the Rev. John Stough and the Evangelizing of the Ohio Frontier” in September 2023. 1970s 1970 Peter Agre ’70… more >
From The Alumni Board President
Dear Alumni and friends,As always, the fall season at Augsburg was full of excitement. This past August, for only the second time, our community sent a group of Auggies to explore the Mississippi… more >
Gift expands marine aquarium facility for study of biological diversity
When the Norman and Evangeline Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion opens for classes in January 2018, the new building will feature a state-of-the-art marine aquarium… more >
Metro Scrubs program introduces high school students to health science careers
When University alumni and community members step up to help make an Augsburg program succeed, everybody wins. Since 2008, Augsburg University has hosted Metro Scrubs summer camps that offer high… more >
StepUP® program marks 20 years of success
Augsburg University’s StepUP Program is in its 20th year of empowering students in recovery to achieve academic success. StepUP held its annual gala October 28. The gala was an… more >
From the Alumni Board President
Dear alumni and friends, It’s an exciting time for Augsburg University, and the Alumni Board aims to infuse positive energy from Augsburg’s big events this fall in our… more >
Augsburg Women Engaged: moving in a new direction
The Augsburg Women Engaged Philanthropy Council has grown in the past year. Augsburg alumnae formed AWE in 2009 to unite women with shared interests and passions through events, mentorship, and… more >
A gift for Augsburg in Rochester
Louise and Regent Emeritus Leland “Lee” Sundet will help Augsburg’s Rochester site grow thanks to a generous $1.5 million gift. The Rochester location attracts more than 350 working… more >
Tips for the reluctant networker
Augsburg College alumna Jenni Lilledahl ’87 was a featured speaker at the Auggie Networking Experience in February. As co-owner of the sketch and improvisational comedy theater Brave New Workshop… more >
Summer alumni events
Minnesota United Soccer Night June 21 | 7 p.m. Republic 420 SE 23rd Ave., Minneapolis Meet for an alumni reception at Republic from 4:30–6:30 p.m. before… more >
Notes from the Alumni Board
Dear alumni and friends, As my second year as Alumni Board President comes to a close, I look back on the past several months with gratitude for what the Alumni… more >
Join the Young Alumni Council
Auggies who have graduated from any Augsburg degree program in the past 10 years are invited to join the Young Alumni Council and help plan year-round activities for recent… more >