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Journal of College Admission highlights Augsburg’s approach
The Journal of College Admission’s fall 2025 cover story highlights Augsburg as one of a handful of institutions leading change nationally. A new initiative of the National Association for… more >
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and hockey star Mats Zuccarello visit Augsburg
From filming the original “Mighty Ducks” movie to last season’s thrilling NCAA Division III women’s hockey quarterfinal victory, Ed Saugestad Rink is a place where magic happens. Even… more >
Diana Reyes ’26 named a Newman Civic Fellow
Diana Reyes ’26 is among the student civic leaders recently named to the 2025–26 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows by Campus Compact. Campus Compact is a national coalition of… more >
Star Tribune features Augsburg’s ‘transformation’
In a September 27 commentary by business columnist Evan Ramstad, the Minnesota Star Tribune highlighted Augsburg’s transformation over the past decade into Minnesota’s most diverse private… more >
Everlyn Balvoa Granda ’27 receives prestigious Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service
Everlyn Balvoa Granda ’27 has been named a 2025–27 recipient of the Voyager Scholarship, the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service from The Obama Foundation. The Voyager Scholarship was… more >
A crisis of academic leadership? Pribbenow responds in the Chronicle of Higher Education
In a September 12 commentary for the Chronicle of Higher Education, Augsburg University President Paul Pribbenow argues for the public purposes of higher education in response to a speech delivered… more >
River Semester sets sail
In the fall of 2015, a hardy crew started paddling down the Mississippi for a learning adventure that took “experiential learning” to a new level—Augsburg’s first River Semester… more >
Congratulations to Auggies named to the 2025 summer semester Dean’s List
More than 100 Augsburg University undergraduate students were named to the 2025 Summer Semester Dean’s List. The Augsburg University Dean’s List recognizes those full-time students who have… more >
Matt Entenza to receive Champion Award at 2025 Mayors Challenge
13th Annual Minnesota Urban Debate League Event Highlights Arctic Policy Former Minnesota state representative Matt Entenza has been named the 2025 Champion of Change by the Minnesota Urban Debate League… more >
In ‘Hungry for Hope,’ young adults address the church
August 28 is publication day for a new book that shares the wisdom, dreams, and frustrations of young adults with the church. “Hungry for Hope: Letters to the Church From… more >
Augsburg University announces 2025 alumni awards
Augsburg University is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award, First Decade Award, and Spirit of Augsburg Award. These outstanding alumni will be recognized at a… more >
Augsburg honored for supporting transfer students
For a fourth consecutive year, Augsburg University is one of 251 colleges and universities nationwide that have been named to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society 2025 Transfer Honor Roll… more >
Star Tribune highlights funding uncertainty for federal TRIO programs
Augsburg University Assistant Professor of Psychology Gisel Suarez Bonilla ’18 and TRIO McNair Scholars Program Director Maria “Tina” Tavera were recently interviewed by the Minnesota Star Tribune… more >
TIAA Institute Report: How Universities Serve Society in Turbulent Times
Paul Pribbenow was one of 15 college and university presidents interviewed for a recent research report by the TIAA Institute on how universities serve society in turbulent times. The study… more >
From Interpreter to Physician Assistant: Sahan Journal Highlights Muhiyadin Aden ’24
Muhiyadin “Mo” Aden ’24 MSPAS worked his way up from a starting position as a casual Somali interpreter to head of Hennepin County Medical Center’s… more >