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2019–20 Convocation Series

2019–20 Convocation Series

߲ݴý’s annual convocation series provides dedicated time during the academic year to hear from outstanding leaders and visionaries. In October, this year’s series kicked off with the… more >

Minnesota’s only varsity women’s wrestling team

Minnesota’s only varsity women’s wrestling team

Augsburg announced earlier this year the addition of a varsity women’s wrestling team. This new team continues the pioneering tradition in women’s athletics at Augsburg, which now has… more >

Awards and honors 2019

Awards and honors 2019

Best Regional Universities by U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report again named Augsburg one of the Best Regional Universities in the Midwest in 2019… more >

Quiz: Older or younger than Augsburg?

Quiz: Older or younger than Augsburg?

In honor of Augsburg’s founding in 1869, the university is celebrating the past and the present with sesquicentennial events all year long. Think you know history? Test your knowledge… more >

German scholars and artists join River Semester

German scholars and artists join River Semester

߲ݴý’s third River Semester launched in August as part of a prestigious German initiative to explore the Mississippi River. “Mississippi. An Anthropocene River” is a German research project… more >

Augsburg hosts inaugural Human Rights Forum

Augsburg hosts inaugural Human Rights Forum

The Human Rights Forum at ߲ݴý welcomed about 800 students, thought leaders, global changemakers, and activists this fall. In partnership with the Human Rights Foundation, which also produces the… more >

Oren Gateway Center lobby renovation provides aesthetic convenience

Oren Gateway Center lobby renovation provides aesthetic convenience

The Oren Gateway Center lobby and adjoining Nabo cafe were redesigned and renovated during the summer, creating more inviting campus meeting spaces. The Nabo security gate was relocated to allow… more >

Augsburg enrolls historic first-year class

Augsburg enrolls historic first-year class

A record-setting 636 undergraduate first-year students started at ߲ݴý this fall. The Class of 2023 marks the third year in a row in which a majority are… more >

Commencement 2019

Commencement 2019

A new venue, a grand scale

߲ݴý will host this year’s commencement ceremony May 10 at U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis… more >

Notes from President Pribbenow

Notes from President Pribbenow

Augsburg at 150

It is indeed remarkable for any of us today to stand in the shadows of an institution that has existed for 150 years. Institutions such as ߲ݴý—no matter… more >

Auggies win 13th national wrestling title

Auggies win 13th national wrestling title

In March, the ߲ݴý wrestling team claimed its 13th NCAA Division III national championship, winning all four of its individual national title bouts. Seven Auggies earned All-American honors… more >

On the spot

On the spot

Gwen Walz is still surprised to be addressed as first lady

“I sometimes walk right past people or don’t turn around when someone says it because I just don’t hear it like I hear ‘Gwen,’” said Walz, whose husband… more >

The Augsburg Podcast: Season 2

The Augsburg Podcast: Season 2

After a popular first season of the Augsburg Podcast, season 2 kicked off with President Paul Pribbenow, Campus Pastor Rev. Sonja Hagander, and Professor of English Doug Green [pictured], among… more >