Connecting with Thousands of Students and Counselors with Energy and Care
Posted on 10/21/25
At the recent NACAC National College Fair, Augsburg’s Undergraduate Admissions Team engaged with nearly 1,000 students and school counselors over a packed two-day event. The team’s intentional, personalized approach was clear: students referenced recent texts congratulating them on their admissions, stopped by just to say hello after previous visits, and even asked for their counselors by name while pulling up emails from their assigned admissions counselor. High school counselors also responded positively, appreciating the tote bag gifts filled with swag and student resources.
Despite the long days—starting at 9 a.m. and running until 7:30 p.m.—the team’s enthusiasm, teamwork, and thoughtful communication made a lasting impression on all who visited, resulting in a record number of students directly inquiring for more information about Augsburg.
Cultivating a Culture of Belonging Through Mentorship
Posted on 9/25/25
At a recent local high school college fair, Admissions Counselors Angelina Yang and Anna Miller connected with students and families, with Angelina mentoring Anna through her first fair. This mentorship not only strengthened our team, but also reflects Augsburg’s Enrollment Division mission: to cultivate a culture of belonging that begins with our staff and extends outward to the students and communities we serve. Through experiences like these, our counselors build meaningful relationships, support students in exploring post-secondary paths, and empower one another along the way.
Admissions Success Coaching: A Research Initiative from the NACAC Center for Innovation in College Admission
Posted on 9/5/25
Purpose. Belonging. Changing Admissions for Good.
The NACAC Center for Innovation’s Admissions Success Coaching research project is an ambitious initiative designed to reimagine how high school students engage with college admission counselors. Through structured, personalized coaching, we aim to provide students with the agency, confidence, and support they need to succeed—while offering admissions professionals new models for meaningful engagement. Join the Admission Success Coaching conversation while you are in Columbus!
Two information focus group sessions open to all:
Thursday, September 18, 2025: 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
Friday, September 19, 9:45 am – 10:45 am
Erwin Hesse, Director, Center for Innovation in College Admissions
Jim Disrude, EdD, Executive Director, DC Education Group
Robert J. Gould, Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management, Augsburg University
Holistic Health and Well-Being Conference
Posted on 8/8/25
Indigenous Nursing Graduates Joining Augsburg
Posted on 8/6/25
Four Indigenous students were recently recognized at Minneapolis College during the pinning ceremony, where they also read the land acknowledgement. The article below highlights their incredible stories and the strong sense of community they’ve built along the way:
MPR News: Indigenous nursing graduates credit success to friendship and faculty support
We’re thrilled to officially share that all four of these students will be joining Augsburg to complete their BSN degree through the American Indian Recognition Program! The faculty member mentioned in the article, Kendra-Ann Seenandan-Sookdeo, is now serving as Interim Director of the Minneapolis College ADN program.
PSEO Starts at Augsburg
Posted on 8/24/24
A big part of Augsburg Applies to YOU is about academic belonging. One way we are growing to 5,000 Auggies by 2030 is through a full time PSEO option that welcomed the inaugural class this past fall. The intended outcome is a great first year experience for students who may choose to complete their degree in 3 years. Next stop on the PSEO road to success are a bunch of cool career related online courses.
Augsburg Applies to You – Podcast
Posted on 5/6/2023
Many thanks to Ken Anselment, host of the ALP: The Admissions Leadership Podcast, for hosting Vice President, Robert Gould for discussion about “Changing Admissions From Selecting to Belonging”. Ken takes Robert on a deep dive into an approach to college admission that is turning the process on its head and—in the process—not only fostering a greater sense of belonging for students, but for the admission professionals who work with them. Could it be an antidote to the Great Resignation?