Yearly Archives: 2023
Notes from President Pribbenow: On âRadical Rootsâ
For the past two years, I have worked with three of my Augsburg colleagues (Sociology Professor Tim Pippert, Associate Nursing Professor Katie Clark â10 MAN, â14 DNP, and former Sabo… more >
A place to thrive
New Augsburg program supports students with foster care backgrounds.For most of her life, Madelyne Yang â26 thought sheâd never go to college. âDuring my senior year of high school, I was like, âI donât want to… more >
Learning lessons on the wrestling mat
On the Spot Q&A with Menâs Wrestling Head Coach Tony Valek
Confronting the health care shortage
With new grant, Augsburg students provide health care to rural and underserved communities.Itâs later in the evening, but Augsburg physician assistant student Alyssa Raiolo â23 happily takes the time to journal. Gratitude flows into her as she reflects on the experiences… more >
Artful connections
The Augsburg Galleries create meaningful experiences for students, artists, and the community.Olivia House â20 knew something was bubbling up inside of herâsomething she had to get out. âEveryone was finally decompressing from a lot of what had happened in 2020… more >
âHistory doesnât repeat itself, but it rhymesâ
Augsburgâs history department makes the past relevant to the future.Kay Carvajal â23 grew up surrounded by storiesâher parentsâ journey from Mexico to Minneapolis, her neighborsâ traditions, and her friendsâ dreams for better. âOur lives are stories, and collectively… more >
Howe and Sateren professors named; Board approves emeriti status for retiring Auggies
Earlier this year, George Dierberger was appointed the inaugural Thomas â72 and Karen Howe Endowed Professor for Entrepreneurship. The Howe professorship was established in 2022 to strengthen Augsburgâs business… more >
Alumni Class Notes, Fall 2023
1970s 1975 Dan Bruss â75 received the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award from Bethany Lutheran College, where he is president emeritus. Bruss is credited with leading the collegeâs transition to… more >
How do you show your #AuggiePride?
We reached out across our social media channels to gather stories about how Augsburg community members show their Auggie pride. Here are some of their photos and responses: We had… more >
Augsburg welcomes new coaches for womenâs soccer, womenâs wrestling
Clara Webby, a former MIAC competitor, joined Augsburg as head coach of womenâs 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
Augsburgâs 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 âleaning inâ
One of the great misperceptions of American higher education is that colleges and universities are detached from the âreal world,â ivory towers not concerned about the communities and neighborhoods that… more >