Fall-Winter 2017
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 >
Making history visible
In the basement of Wilson Library at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, a team of researchers is working to map the history of racial segregation in Minneapolis. The group… more >
University awards 2017
Augsburg University is consistently recognized for excellence. This year’s accolades include: Best Regional Universities: U.S. News & World Report again named Augsburg among the best universities in the… more >
Augsburg awarded $475,000 to infuse sustainability in university life
Augsburg University has new opportunities to live out its commitment to sustainability on campus, in the community, and among institutional partners thanks to nearly half a million dollars in new… more >
Thousands of Auggies. One Augsburg.
Augsburg’s 2017 Homecoming celebration was held October 12–14, a festive weekend when alumni, students, and community members took part in more than 35 events, including reunions for the… more >
Board of Regents welcomes new members
At its September meeting, the Augsburg Corporation elected four additional members to the Board of Regents and re-elected three currently serving members. In addition, in accordance with the bylaws… more >
Notes from President Pribbenow
On celebrationAugsburg’s ninth president, Bill Frame, was fond of pointing out our “militant modesty,” the tendency to avoid touting our accomplishments for fear that we might be accused of boasting… more >
Another five years of serving scholars
Every year, more than two dozen undergraduate students participate in Augsburg’s McNair Scholars Program, an intensive 21 months of graduate school preparation that opens doors to some of the… more >
Looking back: decades of Augsburg’s history
1857: 160 Years Ago Fifteen years before Augsburg moved in next door, Edward Murphy donated land for the first city park in Minneapolis—what is now Murphy Square. For years… more >
Where faith and public life meet
It is no secret that the gap between young adults and Christian congregations is widening. The good news, though, is that young people are not rejecting faith or religion; many… more >
On the spot
Communications expert describes history and peril of “fake news”While the term “fake news” is relatively new, the phenomenon, of course, is not. People throughout time have been motivated to share false information in ways that give it the… more >