Around the Quad
Doing the work
Campus is still buzzing with excitement about the generous $10 million donation that will support the Center for Science, Business, and Religion. This unprecedented gift profoundly honors the important work… more >
National Society for Experiential Education award
Augsburg College鈥檚 commitment to experiential education was recognized for the third time in as many years on October 5 when the National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE) presented President… more >
Upholstery project supports local economy
At first glance, the choice to refurbish the chairs in Hoversten Chapel is just good financial management. The move to refresh versus replace the chairs saved the College more than… more >
Regents elect Harpstead as chair
Jodi Harpstead, chief executive officer of Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, was elected chair of the Augsburg College Board of Regents at its May 2012 meeting and began her term… more >
New program accelerates path to MBA
Traditional undergraduate students will be able to earn a bachelor of arts in business and a Master of Business Administration in just five years beginning in the fall of 2013… more >
Dual MBA/MAL program meets needs of senior-level employees
The work world is an ever-evolving place, and Augsburg College continually seeks ways to meet the ongoing needs of students who strive to advance their careers. One new example… more >
Physics faculty receive awards from National Science Foundation
Mark Engebretson, physics professor, was awarded $243,000 to study Earth鈥檚 space environment, known as the magnetosphere. The award, Number 1142045 from the National Science Foundation (NSF), brings to… more >
Convocation series 2012-13
The Convocation series kicked off during September with the Bernhard M. Christensen Symposium. Eboo Patel, president and founder of Interfaith Youth Core, spoke about the holiness of common ground and… more >
Sociology professor honored by peers
Sociology professor Diane Pike was named co-recipient of the Distinguished Contributions to Teaching Award at the 2012 meeting of the American Sociological Association (ASA). Pike, who received her PhD… more >
McNair Scholars Program news
McNair Scholars Program grant renewed for five years; students present at national conferenceA group of Augsburg College McNair Scholars and staff attended the 20th Annual McNair Scholars Symposium in California in August. Front Row [L to R]: McNair Scholars Program assistant Lara… more >
College Supports Vote No Work of Minnesotans United for All Families
In August, the College announced support of the 鈥淰ote No鈥� work of Minnesotans United for All Families to prevent passage of a Minnesota Constitutional amendment that would define marriage. The… more >
Stewardship of place and people
The Augsburg College mission statement says that Augsburg 鈥渆ducates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.鈥� These aspirations for our students require that all of… more >
The Augsburg Promise
BY PAUL C. PRIBBENOW, PRESIDENT As I recently watched our almost 1,000 graduates of the Augsburg Class of 2012 walk across the stage to receive diplomas, I couldn鈥檛… more >
Honoring our retired faculty
Augsburg College celebrated the accomplishments and dedication of faculty during the spring Faculty Recognition Luncheon and formally thanked 10 faculty for their service. Below are brief biographies of those who… more >
Innovation and excellence
As I write this, there is much conversation around the country about President Obama鈥檚 challenge to colleges and universities to stem tuition increases and make higher education more accessible… more >