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 year’s… more >
Announcing Augsburg’s 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 ’27 and Tommaso Maritan ’29… 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 Dean’s List
More than 900 ֱ̲ undergraduate students were named to the 2026 Fall Semester Dean’s List. The ֱ̲ Dean’s List recognizes those full-time students who have… more >
In the media: Augsburg featured in PBS News Hour’s ‘Rethinking College’ series
PBS News Hour recently visited Augsburg to explore the impacts on college students from the federal administration’s mass deportation campaign. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro spoke with President… more >
Violins of Hope to visit ֱ̲ in June
ֱ̲ invites the public to “Voices of Hope and Resilience” on June 23, an afternoon and evening of public events featuring the Violins of Hope. Thanks to the generosity… more >
‘If you don’t know, go to the library’
Lindell Library is a hub of information, belonging, and connection—not a book warehouse.“There are times when I ask a class what they think a librarian does,” says Tanya Gunkel, one of ֱ̲’s outreach and instruction librarians. “At 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: ‘Finding our way in this peculiar era’
Augsburg celebrated members of the class of 2026 and the supporters who shaped their individual journeys.ֱ̲ is a Gilman 25th Anniversary Top Producing Institution
This spring, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs named ֱ̲ a top producing institution for supporting many Gilman recipients over the past 25 years in the “small institutions… more >
In the media: Sahan Journal highlights Augsburg’s resilience during Operation Metro Surge
This week, Sahan Journal published an in-depth look at Augsburg’s experience during and after Operation Metro Surge. Drawing on the voices of students, staff, faculty, and administrators, the… more >
Zair Hashi ’26 receives Fulbright to teach in Uruguay
ֱ̲ is proud to announce that psychology major Zair Hashi ’26 has been selected as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant to Uruguay for 2026–27. The English Teaching Assistant… more >
Showcasing their ‘last words’
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 >
‘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
Dear alumni and friends, The recent announcement of my retirement as president of ֱ̲ in June 2027 has been the occasion to reflect on my deep gratitude for the… more >
