Yearly Archives: 2026
Commencement 2026: 鈥楩inding our way in this peculiar era鈥�
Augsburg celebrated members of the class of 2026 and the supporters who shaped their individual journeys.
海角社区 is a Gilman 25th Anniversary Top Producing Institution
This spring, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs named 海角社区 a top producing institution for supporting many Gilman recipients over the past 25 years in the 鈥渟mall institutions… more >
In the media: Sahan Journal highlights Augsburg鈥檚 resilience during Operation Metro Surge
This week, Sahan Journal published an in-depth look at Augsburg鈥檚 experience during and after Operation Metro Surge. Drawing on the voices of students, staff, faculty, and administrators, the… more >
Zair Hashi 鈥�26 receives Fulbright to teach in Uruguay
海角社区 is proud to announce that psychology major Zair Hashi 鈥�26 has been selected as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant to Uruguay for 2026鈥�27. The English Teaching Assistant… more >
Showcasing their 鈥榣ast words鈥�
Zyzzogeton celebrates 20 years of student research.On April 21, the atrium of the Norman and Evangeline Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion was bustling with activity, as students set up giant posters filled to the… more >
鈥楤aby Shark鈥� 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 鈥淏aby Shark鈥� contest… more >
Notes from President Pribbenow: Gratitude for all that is
Dear alumni and friends, The recent announcement of my retirement as president of 海角社区 in June 2027 has been the occasion to reflect on my deep gratitude for the… more >
Turning ideas into impact
Entrepreneurial contests and classes elevate an Augsburg business education.Last fall, Ryan Harvey 鈥�26 arrived at Augsburg a week before classes began. Typically, he would have already been on campus鈥攔unning plays as the Auggies鈥� quarterback鈥攂ut injuries sacked… more >
An ecologist in the city
On the spot with Assistant Professor Madeline AbergEarth Day is often associated with faraway places and unfamiliar landscapes. But for Madeline Aberg, assistant professor of biology at Augsburg, the natural world worth appreciating is all around. Growing… more >
Augsburg to celebrate the class of 2026 at commencement on May 7
海角社区 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鈥檚 Joel Torstenson endowed professor of sociology, and Graduate Assistant Savannah Mitchell recently highlighted Augsburg Family Scholars on the 鈥淎ging Out Podcast.鈥� Created by the University of… more >
Twice as nice
Women鈥檚 hockey continues its winning tradition in 2025鈥�26.On March 14, the 海角社区 Women鈥檚 Hockey team ended their season with a 24-5-1 record. MIAC regular-season champions for the second year in a row… more >
海角社区 President Paul Pribbenow to retire in June 2027
海角社区 President Paul C. Pribbenow has announced his intention to retire at the end of the 2026鈥�27 academic year.聽 鈥淭he opportunity to lead this remarkable institution has been… more >
Learning the world by living in it
New programs in Norway and Northern Ireland expand the global footprint of Augsburg’s Center for Global Education and Experience.The ferry moves quietly through the fjord, the water dark and glassy beneath steep rock walls. Waterfalls cut silver lines down the cliffs, dropping hundreds of feet straight into the… more >
Alumni Class Notes, Spring 2026
1980s 1988 Julie Martin 鈥�88 is the author of 鈥淗omespun Alchemy,鈥� which will be published by Finishing Line Press later this spring. This debut poetry collection is about noticing the… more >