Yearly Archives: 2026
Cheers to Augsburg faculty and staff who go above and beyond
The annual faculty and staff awards recognize creativity, commitment, and outstanding teaching.Late spring and early summer are packed with celebrations as departments, student groups, and the whole Augsburg community come together to lift up the incredible Auggies in each yearās… more >
Announcing Augsburgās 2026-27 Peace Scholars
We are excited to introduce the selected Peace Scholars for the 2026-27 academic school year. Through a vigorous application and interview process, Aidan Wippich ā27 and Tommaso Maritan ā29… more >
Alumni Class Notes, Summer 2026
1970s 1972 Augsburg men’s soccer alumnus Jim Agre ’72 was inducted into the College Sports Communicators Academic All-America Hall of Fame in June during the CSC… more >
Congratulations to Auggies Named to the 2026 Spring Semester Deanās List
More than 900 Augsburg University undergraduate students were named to the 2026 Fall Semester Deanās List. The Augsburg University Deanās List recognizes those full-time students who have… more >
In the media: Augsburg featured in PBS News Hourās āRethinking Collegeā series
PBS News Hour recently visited Augsburg to explore the impacts on college students from the federal administrationās mass deportation campaign. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro spoke with President… more >
Violins of Hope to visit Augsburg University in June
Augsburg University invites the public to āVoices of Hope and Resilienceā on June 23, an afternoon and evening of public events featuring the Violins of Hope. Thanks to the generosity… more >
āIf you donāt know, go to the libraryā
Lindell Library is a hub of information, belonging, and connectionānot a book warehouse.āThere are times when I ask a class what they think a librarian does,ā says Tanya Gunkel, one of Augsburg Universityās outreach and instruction librarians. āAt that point, direct… more >
Augsburg PA program name change reflects evolving profession
Augsburg has long led Minnesota in what was formerly known as physician assistant studies, having established the first PA program and the first PA doctoral degree in the state. Now… more >
Commencement 2026: āFinding our way in this peculiar eraā
Augsburg celebrated members of the class of 2026 and the supporters who shaped their individual journeys.
Augsburg University is a Gilman 25th Anniversary Top Producing Institution
This spring, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs named Augsburg University a top producing institution for supporting many Gilman recipients over the past 25 years in the āsmall institutions… more >
In the media: Sahan Journal highlights Augsburgās resilience during Operation Metro Surge
This week, Sahan Journal published an in-depth look at Augsburgās experience during and after Operation Metro Surge. Drawing on the voices of students, staff, faculty, and administrators, the… more >
Zair Hashi ā26 receives Fulbright to teach in Uruguay
Augsburg University is proud to announce that psychology major Zair Hashi ā26 has been selected as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant to Uruguay for 2026ā27. The English Teaching Assistant… more >
Showcasing their ālast wordsā
Zyzzogeton celebrates 20 years of student research.On April 21, the atrium of the Norman and Evangeline Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion was bustling with activity, as students set up giant posters filled to the… more >
āBaby Sharkā contest showcases student innovation
Eleven student groups, representing 35 Augsburg students, had a rare opportunity on April 24 to pitch their entrepreneurial ideas to a panel of judges in the spring āBaby Sharkā contest… more >
Notes from President Pribbenow: Gratitude for all that is
Dear alumni and friends, The recent announcement of my retirement as president of Augsburg University in June 2027 has been the occasion to reflect on my deep gratitude for the… more >