Yearly Archives: 2023
Notes from President Pribbenow: On 鈥楻adical Roots鈥�
For the past two years, I have worked with three of my Augsburg colleagues (Sociology Professor Tim Pippert, Associate Nursing Professor Katie Clark 鈥�10 MAN, 鈥�14 DNP, and former Sabo… more >
A place to thrive
New Augsburg program supports students with foster care backgrounds.For most of her life, Madelyne Yang 鈥�26 thought she鈥檇 never go to college. 鈥淒uring my senior year of high school, I was like, 鈥業 don鈥檛 want to… more >
Learning lessons on the wrestling mat
On the Spot Q&A with Men鈥檚 Wrestling Head Coach Tony Valek
Confronting the health care shortage
With new grant, Augsburg students provide health care to rural and underserved communities.It鈥檚 later in the evening, but Augsburg physician assistant student Alyssa Raiolo 鈥�23 happily takes the time to journal. Gratitude flows into her as she reflects on the experiences… more >
Artful connections
The Augsburg Galleries create meaningful experiences for students, artists, and the community.Olivia House 鈥�20 knew something was bubbling up inside of her鈥攕omething she had to get out. 鈥淓veryone was finally decompressing from a lot of what had happened in 2020… more >
鈥楬istory doesn鈥檛 repeat itself, but it rhymes鈥�
Augsburg鈥檚 history department makes the past relevant to the future.Kay Carvajal 鈥�23 grew up surrounded by stories鈥攈er parents鈥� journey from Mexico to Minneapolis, her neighbors鈥� traditions, and her friends鈥� dreams for better. 鈥淥ur lives are stories, and collectively… more >
Howe and Sateren professors named; Board approves emeriti status for retiring Auggies
Earlier this year, George Dierberger was appointed the inaugural Thomas 鈥�72 and Karen Howe Endowed Professor for Entrepreneurship. The Howe professorship was established in 2022 to strengthen Augsburg鈥檚 business… more >
Alumni Class Notes, Fall 2023
1970s 1975 Dan Bruss 鈥�75 received the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award from Bethany Lutheran College, where he is president emeritus. Bruss is credited with leading the college鈥檚 transition to… more >
How do you show your #AuggiePride?
We reached out across our social media channels to gather stories about how Augsburg community members show their Auggie pride. Here are some of their photos and responses: We had… more >
Augsburg welcomes new coaches for women鈥檚 soccer, women鈥檚 wrestling
Clara Webby, a former MIAC competitor, joined Augsburg as head coach of women鈥檚 soccer this spring. Webby earned all-conference and all-region honors as a defender during her… more >
Student-musicians travel to Peru for educational outreach
A dozen Augsburg student-musicians traveled this year to Peru, where they performed alongside Peruvian musicians in two concerts, sharing their knowledge with and learning from their fellow musicians. Rafael… more >
Augsburg MBA program launches certificates for busy professionals
Augsburg鈥檚 Master of Business Administration program has long emphasized real-world learning in a collaborative environment. Now, the university offers a new option for business professionals to sharpen their… more >
Notes from President Pribbenow: On 鈥榣eaning in鈥�
One of the great misperceptions of American higher education is that colleges and universities are detached from the 鈥渞eal world,鈥� ivory towers not concerned about the communities and neighborhoods that… more >