Winter 2020–21
What it takes to fight a pandemic: Community collaboration and mutual aid (Part 1)
From parking lots and phone calls to hospitals and research labs, Auggies use a multifaceted approach to confront the global crisis of a lifetimeOne November afternoon, Natalie Jacobson, coordinator of Augsburg’s Campus Kitchen, opened an email from someone she didn’t recognize. It was short and to the point: First-year Auggie… more >
What it takes to fight a pandemic: Research and health care (Part 2)
From parking lots and phone calls to hospitals and research labs, Auggies use a multifaceted approach to confront the global crisis of a lifetime
Confronting the Minnesota paradox
Significant racial disparities exist in a state with a liberal reputation, but some are seeking ways to close the gaps
Stay the course: Off-and-on sports seasons prove Auggie student-athletes’ resilience
After a pause on competitions due to COVID-19, Auggies are ready to get back in the gameThe COVID-19 pandemic put a major pause on 2020’s athletic competitions. Auggies can’t wait to get back in the game… more >
Augsburg’s in-house epidemiologist guides Auggies through the COVID-19 pandemic
On the Spot Q&A with Associate Professor Alicia Quella
Augsburg’s recent awards, rankings, and recognition
Each year, Augsburg University is recognized for its academic excellence, student-centered community, and commitment to educating students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. Augsburg… more >
Playwrights’ Center partners with Augsburg to offer courses with leading playwrights
The Playwrights’ Center and Augsburg University announced a new partnership to offer accredited courses taught by the nation’s leading playwrights. Through online courses, students connect with peers and faculty… more >
Professor Emeritus Mark Engebretson receives 30th NSF grant, continues space weather study
Mark Engebretson, Augsburg University professor emeritus of physics, received a five-year grant totaling $805,744 from the National Science Foundation (Award Number 2013648). This grant supports the continued operation… more >
Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, Star Tribune, and Minnesota Urban Debate League cosponsor justice reform essay contest
In Fall 2020, Augsburg University’s Minnesota Urban Debate League joined the Star Tribune news company and the Minnesota Lynx and Minnesota Timberwolves professional basketball teams in cosponsoring a youth… more >
Augsburg awarded $10,000 Minneapolis Foundation grant
In September 2020, the Minneapolis Foundation announced that it would award more than $500,000 in grants to 40 organizations in the Twin Cities. Following the increased public dialogue about… more >
Augsburg launches the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
This fall, Augsburg University launched the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, which advances education and support for Augsburg students and alumni in the disciplines of innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership. The… more >
NSF grants Augsburg $3 million for STEM students
Augsburg University will receive $3,075,000 of a $5 million grant award from the National Science Foundation to support the retention and graduation of high-achieving, low-income students… more >
