Around the Quad
Following creative whims
Described by National Public Radio as 鈥渁 singer, rapper, poet, author, speaker, and all-around mogul,鈥� renowned recording artist Dessa visited 海角社区 this spring to engage students and community… 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
海角社区 is consistently recognized for excellence. This year鈥檚 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
海角社区 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鈥檚 2017 Homecoming celebration was held October 12鈥�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鈥檚 ninth president, Bill Frame, was fond of pointing out our 鈥渕ilitant modesty,鈥� 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鈥檚 McNair Scholars Program, an intensive 21 months of graduate school preparation that opens doors to some of the… more >
Looking back: decades of Augsburg鈥檚 history
1857: 160 Years Ago Fifteen years before Augsburg moved in next door, Edward Murphy donated land for the first city park in Minneapolis鈥攚hat 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 鈥渇ake news鈥�While the term 鈥渇ake news鈥� 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 >
An occasion to celebrate
Augsburg event series honors Reformation anniversaryAugsburg held a series of events this fall marking the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. To kick off the series, Augsburg was honored to host ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth… more >
An Auggie throwback
Melissa Lee 鈥�04, Augsburg鈥檚 head softball coach, threw out a ceremonial first pitch before an August Minnesota Twins game at Target Field as part of the team鈥檚 annual… more >
2016 鈥� 2017 annual report to donors
When you give to Augsburg, you aren鈥檛 just supporting a private university鈥攜ou鈥檙e paving the way for students to make a living, make a life, and make a… more >