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Yearly Archives: 2026

‘Baby Shark’ contest showcases student innovation

‘Baby Shark’ 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 “Baby Shark†contest… more >

Notes from President Pribbenow: Gratitude for all that is

Notes from President Pribbenow: Gratitude for all that is

Dear alumni and friends, The recent announcement of my retirement as president of Â̲èÖ±²¥ in June 2027 has been the occasion to reflect on my deep gratitude for the… more >

Turning ideas into impact

Turning ideas into impact

Entrepreneurial contests and classes elevate an Augsburg business education.

Last fall, Ryan Harvey ’26 arrived at Augsburg a week before classes began. Typically, he would have already been on campus—running plays as the Auggies’ quarterback—but injuries sacked… more >

An ecologist in the city

An ecologist in the city

On the spot with Assistant Professor Madeline Aberg

Earth Day is often associated with faraway places and unfamiliar landscapes. But for Madeline Aberg, assistant professor of biology at Augsburg, the natural world worth appreciating is all around. Growing… more >

Augsburg to celebrate the class of 2026 at commencement on May 7

Augsburg to celebrate the class of 2026 at commencement on May 7

Â̲èÖ±²¥ will celebrate the class of 2026 at an in-person commencement ceremony at US Bank Stadium on Thursday, May 7. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and… more >

Augsburg Family Scholars featured on national podcast

Tim Pippert, Augsburg’s Joel Torstenson endowed professor of sociology, and Graduate Assistant Savannah Mitchell recently highlighted Augsburg Family Scholars on the “Aging Out Podcast.†Created by the University of… more >

Twice as nice

Twice as nice

Women’s hockey continues its winning tradition in 2025–26.

On March 14, the Â̲èÖ±²¥ Women’s Hockey team ended their season with a 24-5-1 record. MIAC regular-season champions for the second year in a row… more >

Â̲èÖ±²¥ President Paul Pribbenow to retire in June 2027

Â̲èÖ±²¥ President Paul Pribbenow to retire in June 2027

Â̲èÖ±²¥ President Paul C. Pribbenow has announced his intention to retire at the end of the 2026–27 academic year.  “The opportunity to lead this remarkable institution has been… more >

Learning the world by living in it

Learning the world by living in it

New programs in Norway and Northern Ireland expand the global footprint of Augsburg’s Center for Global Education and Experience.

The ferry moves quietly through the fjord, the water dark and glassy beneath steep rock walls. Waterfalls cut silver lines down the cliffs, dropping hundreds of feet straight into the… more >

Alumni Class Notes, Spring 2026

Alumni Class Notes, Spring 2026

1980s 1988 Julie Martin ’88 is the author of “Homespun Alchemy,†which will be published by Finishing Line Press later this spring. This debut poetry collection is about noticing the… more >

Dusting off the fight song

Dusting off the fight song

Pep band makes a comeback, cheering on Auggies in the 2025–26 school year.

With a repertoire featuring Chappell Roan, Green Day, and Bruce Channel, the Â̲èÖ±²¥ Pep Band returned in Fall 2025 with music for everyone. After about a five-year hiatus… more >

Augsburg students reflect on faith and generosity

Augsburg students reflect on faith and generosity

Inspired Generosity, a national touring exhibit that highlights powerful stories of compassion and faith from Muslim Americans, will open a new showcase in Minneapolis on March 24, 2026. That evening… more >

2026 interfaith symposium: ‘Healing the Earth, Healing Ourselves’

2026 interfaith symposium: ‘Healing the Earth, Healing Ourselves’

Â̲èÖ±²¥ will offer its fourth annual Interfaith Symposium at noon on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, featuring Rev. Jen Bailey. The Interfaith Symposium is an annual invitation to students and… more >

Countdown to liftoff

Countdown to liftoff

Nose cone. Airframe. Apogee. Newton-seconds. Mubarak Abdi ’27 sketches in the air with his hands as he describes what it takes to put together a rocket from scratch, a… more >