German scholars and artists join River Semester
Augsburg Universityâs third River Semester launched in August as part of a prestigious German initiative to explore the Mississippi River. âMississippi. An Anthropocene Riverâ is a German research project… more >
Augsburg enrolls historic first-year class
A record-setting 636 undergraduate first-year students started at Augsburg University this fall. The Class of 2023 marks the third year in a row in which a majority are… more >
New video: Martin Sabo â59
Video of an interview with late Congressman Martin Sabo, whose rise to politics was supported by Augsburg University students, will be available later this year at the Sabo Center for… more >
On the spot
Gwen Walz is still surprised to be addressed as first ladyâI sometimes walk right past people or donât turn around when someone says it because I just donât hear it like I hear âGwen,ââ said Walz, whose husband… more >
Banner Year in Student Success
Undergraduate research gives students an edgeThe summer before his third year at Augsburg, Fekireselassie Beyene â16 was paid to research Earthâs magnetosphere. He worked in a lab on campus under the direction of a… more >
The Best is Ahead
Athletic Director Jeff Swenson â79 plays a new role helping plan Augsburgâs 150th anniversary festivitiesSince arriving in 1975 as a first-year student, Jeff Swenson has built a storied legacy at Augsburg University. Swenson was a national wrestling champion as a student and joined… more >