âIf you donât know, go to the libraryâ
Lindell Library is a hub of information, belonging, and connectionânot a book warehouse.âThere are times when I ask a class what they think a librarian does,â says Tanya Gunkel, one of Augsburg Universityâs outreach and instruction librarians. âAt that point, direct… more >
Countdown to liftoff
Nose cone. Airframe. Apogee. Newton-seconds. Mubarak Abdi â27 sketches in the air with his hands as he describes what it takes to put together a rocket from scratch, a… more >
Combating misinformation through strategic communication
On the spot with Assistant Professor Yuming FangYuming Fang takes the âcritical thinkersâ part of Augsburgâs mission statement seriously. Now in her second year as an assistant professor of communication studies, she is an expert in… more >
Alumni Spotlight: Deputy Fire Chief Jamie E. Smith Sr. â04
St. Paulâs deputy fire chief reflects on the power of public service.Itâs not easy to become a firefighter. The application process includes a written exam and a grueling physical test performed while wearing 50 pounds of gear. In St. Paul… more >
A life changed through the arts
Augsburgâs new Schwartz School of the Arts embodies the belief that the arts are for everyone.Remembering John N. Schwartz â67 (1945â2024)
John Schwartz ’67 believed in the power of a liberal arts education to guide students to a successful career and a meaningful life. After all, his own life was… 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 >
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 >
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 >
McNair Scholars Program wins competitive renewal grant
Augsburgâs TRIO McNair Scholars Program recently secured a $1.3 million, five-year federal grant to support operations through 2027. Named for Ronald E. McNair, an astronaut and physicist… more >