Around the Quad
Notes from President Pribbenow: A life well-led
Sometimes the life of one graduate reflects a university鈥檚 highest aspirations for its students. Such is the case with our dear friend John Schwartz 鈥�67, whose generosity and legacy… more >
Notes from President Pribbenow: On belonging
鈥淵ou belong here.鈥� These three simple words are heard time and again on campus as we greet new students and welcome those returning. And with these words, Augsburg offers the… more >
What鈥檚 one thing you learned as an Augsburg athlete that impacted your career?
We reached out across our social media channels to gather stories about what alumni learned during their time as Augsburg student-athletes. Here are some of their responses: I played… more >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Augsburg alumna lands top role at MPR News
Jane Helmke 鈥�83 was named executive editor of Minnesota Public Radio News in November 2022. 鈥淚鈥檓 so honored to be a part of the inspiring team of exceptional journalists… more >
McNair Scholars Program wins competitive renewal grant
Augsburg鈥檚 TRIO McNair Scholars Program recently secured a $1.3 million, five-year federal grant to support operations through 2027. Named for Ronald E. McNair, an astronaut and physicist… more >
Augsburg awards King Harald V of Norway honorary degree
Late last year in Oslo, Augsburg President Paul Pribbenow conferred upon King Harald V of Norway the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa. 鈥淲e are deeply grateful for… more >
Health Commons receives $50K equity grant
Augsburg Health Commons has received a $50,000 grant to continue its work in advancing health equity through nursing. The Health Equity Innovation Fund grant, awarded in early January, came… more >