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Congratulations to Auggies Named to the 2026 Spring Semester Dean’s List
More than 900 Augsburg University undergraduate students were named to the 2026 Fall Semester Dean’s List. The Augsburg University Dean’s List recognizes those full-time students who have… more >
In the media: Augsburg featured in PBS News Hour’s ‘Rethinking College’ series
PBS News Hour recently visited Augsburg to explore the impacts on college students from the federal administration’s mass deportation campaign. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro spoke with President… more >
Violins of Hope to visit Augsburg University in June
Augsburg University invites the public to “Voices of Hope and Resilience” on June 23, an afternoon and evening of public events featuring the Violins of Hope. Thanks to the generosity… more >
Augsburg PA program name change reflects evolving profession
Augsburg has long led Minnesota in what was formerly known as physician assistant studies, having established the first PA program and the first PA doctoral degree in the state. Now… more >
Augsburg University is a Gilman 25th Anniversary Top Producing Institution
This spring, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs named Augsburg University a top producing institution for supporting many Gilman recipients over the past 25 years in the “small institutions… more >
In the media: Sahan Journal highlights Augsburg’s resilience during Operation Metro Surge
This week, Sahan Journal published an in-depth look at Augsburg’s experience during and after Operation Metro Surge. Drawing on the voices of students, staff, faculty, and administrators, the… more >
Zair Hashi ’26 receives Fulbright to teach in Uruguay
Augsburg University is proud to announce that psychology major Zair Hashi ’26 has been selected as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant to Uruguay for 2026–27. The English Teaching Assistant… more >
‘Baby Shark’ contest showcases student innovation
Eleven student groups, representing 35 Augsburg students, had a rare opportunity on April 24 to pitch their entrepreneurial ideas to a panel of judges in the spring “Baby Shark” contest… more >
Augsburg to celebrate the class of 2026 at commencement on May 7
Augsburg University will celebrate the class of 2026 at an in-person commencement ceremony at US Bank Stadium on Thursday, May 7. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and… more >
Augsburg Family Scholars featured on national podcast
Tim Pippert, Augsburg’s Joel Torstenson endowed professor of sociology, and Graduate Assistant Savannah Mitchell recently highlighted Augsburg Family Scholars on the “Aging Out Podcast.” Created by the University of… more >
Augsburg University President Paul Pribbenow to retire in June 2027
Augsburg University President Paul C. Pribbenow has announced his intention to retire at the end of the 2026–27 academic year. “The opportunity to lead this remarkable institution has been… more >
Augsburg students reflect on faith and generosity
Inspired Generosity, a national touring exhibit that highlights powerful stories of compassion and faith from Muslim Americans, will open a new showcase in Minneapolis on March 24, 2026. That evening… more >
2026 interfaith symposium: ‘Healing the Earth, Healing Ourselves’
Augsburg University will offer its fourth annual Interfaith Symposium at noon on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, featuring Rev. Jen Bailey. The Interfaith Symposium is an annual invitation to students and… more >
Augsburg joins the New American Colleges and Universities consortium
The New American Colleges & Universities (NACU) announced on February 18 that Augsburg University has joined the consortium, strengthening NACU’s national network of mission-driven institutions committed to student… more >
Auggie alum officiates at Milan Cortina Olympic Games
Most individuals are participating in the 2026 Winter Olympics as spectators from the comfort of their own couches. However, Auggie alum Sarah Buckner ‘16 will be on the ice in… more >