Around the Quad
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?
In honor of Augsburgâs 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
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 hosts inaugural Human Rights Forum
The Human Rights Forum at Augsburg University 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
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
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 >
Commencement 2019
A new venue, a grand scaleAugsburg University will host this yearâs commencement ceremony May 10 at U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis… more >
Notes from President Pribbenow
Augsburg at 150It 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 Augsburg Universityâno matter… more >
Auggies win 13th national wrestling title
In March, the Augsburg University 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
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 >
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 >
The Golden Night gleams; students groove
The Augsburg Student Activities Council treated Auggies to a formal, Roaring â20s-inspired event that added zest to campus following a stretch of bitter cold winter weather… more >
Honoring retiring faculty
Two faculty members are retiring this spring following years of dedicated service to Augsburg University. Augsburg is grateful for their commitment to advancing the universityâs mission and supporting student… more >