Around the Quad
Augsburg’s in-house epidemiologist guides Auggies through the COVID-19 pandemic
On the Spot Q&A with Associate Professor Alicia Quella
Augsburg’s recent awards, rankings, and recognition
Each year, º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ is recognized for its academic excellence, student-centered community, and commitment to educating students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. Augsburg… more >
Playwrights’ Center partners with Augsburg to offer courses with leading playwrights
The Playwrights’ Center and º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ announced a new partnership to offer accredited courses taught by the nation’s leading playwrights. Through online courses, students connect with peers and faculty… more >
Professor Emeritus Mark Engebretson receives 30th NSF grant, continues space weather study
Mark Engebretson, º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ professor emeritus of physics, received a five-year grant totaling $805,744 from the National Science Foundation (Award Number 2013648). This grant supports the continued operation… more >
Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, Star Tribune, and Minnesota Urban Debate League cosponsor justice reform essay contest
In Fall 2020, º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½â€™s Minnesota Urban Debate League joined the Star Tribune news company and the Minnesota Lynx and Minnesota Timberwolves professional basketball teams in cosponsoring a youth… more >
Augsburg awarded $10,000 Minneapolis Foundation grant
In September 2020, the Minneapolis Foundation announced that it would award more than $500,000 in grants to 40 organizations in the Twin Cities. Following the increased public dialogue about… more >
Augsburg launches the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
This fall, º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ launched the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, which advances education and support for Augsburg students and alumni in the disciplines of innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership. The… more >
NSF grants Augsburg $3 million for STEM students
º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ will receive $3,075,000 of a $5 million grant award from the National Science Foundation to support the retention and graduation of high-achieving, low-income students… more >
Forum on Workplace Inclusion to host first virtual conference
The Forum on Workplace Inclusion, based at º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½, will host its 33rd annual conference as a virtual event March 8–12, 2021. Workplaces have struggled during the past year… more >
Augsburg Homecoming (at a distance)
Homecoming 2020 celebrations looked a little different than previous years. Though social gatherings were restricted, the Augsburg Student Activities Council found creative ways to celebrate with a series of events… more >
Cedar-Riverside supply drives support neighborhood
The COVID-19 pandemic, combined with the damage some businesses experienced following the murder of George Floyd, put a strain on Augsburg’s Twin Cities community as many local stores… more >
