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Inspired Design
Rooted in Augsburg’s Heritage and Built for the Future“Augsburg sees science as a search for meaning, a collaboration with nature, and a quest for quantitative understanding.” This statement was captured in a 2007 “science credo” authored by Augsburg… more >
Welcome to America
Augsburg alumna Katia Iverson ’12 orients newcomers to the United States amid mounting uncertainty and narrowing policiesKatia Iverson refuses to say “maybe.” She used to say it a lot, as a novice caseworker, unwilling to share disheartening news. But experience has vanquished the word from her… more >
Building Bonds, Strengthening Community
Father and son John Evans ’82 and Kristian Evans ’19 find volunteer opportunity unites their Augsburg legacy and desire to serveThis year, John and Kristian Evans started their Thursday mornings off right … and left. At the 6 a.m. DinoMights practices in the Augsburg Ice Arena, young players sometimes… more >
The Best is Ahead
Athletic Director Jeff Swenson ’79 plays a new role helping plan Augsburg’s 150th anniversary festivitiesSince arriving in 1975 as a first-year student, Jeff Swenson has built a storied legacy at Augsburg University. Swenson was a national wrestling champion as a student and joined… more >
Augsburg University Day
A new day, a new kind of universityAugsburg University Day was a moment of celebration—a time to honor and appreciate the abiding principles on which Augsburg was founded and an opportunity to consider Augsburg’s… more >
The fatherhood bonus and the motherhood penalty
Groundbreaking research by alumna Michelle Budig ’93 sheds light on wage gap between fathers and mothersMichelle Budig’s story is deeply woven into her pioneering research to expose gender inequality and examine family policies in the workforce. The product of an outspoken dental receptionist… more >
Women of influence
Augsburg outscores national average of female coaches, supports inclusive culture across Athletics department“Only priests and participants’ fathers can be anywhere near the pool,” three St. Catherine’s nuns echoed in protest as Augsburg’s 1963 swim instructor, Malcolm “Mac” Gimse, led then… more >
Nobel Peace Prize Forum
Dialogue in divided societies2017 Nobel Peace Prize Forum—Minneapolis Nobel Peace Prize laureates, world leaders, and renowned peacemakers came together this fall as Augsburg University hosted the 29th annual Nobel Peace Prize Forum… more >
Augsburg University
Small to our students and big for the worldOn September 1, “Augsburg College” officially will become “Augsburg University”—a change approved by both the Board of Regents and the Augsburg Corporation. For generations of Augsburg alumni and friends… more >