Around the Quad
A teacher’s influence never ends
Each year, the Augsburg College faculty recognizes select colleagues with Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning awards—acknowledging those who have demonstrated outstanding support for students through teaching, advising, and… more >
Soup for the heart and soul of Augsburg’s neighbors
Alumnus launches community meal programFive days a week, Minneapolis community members convene at Bethany Lutheran Church to dine on gourmet fare prepared as part of the Soup for You! Café—a program the Star… more >
Minnesota Urban Debate League adds first-ever Somali Debate Initiative
The Minnesota Urban Debate League—a program of Augsburg College—sponsored the first debate in the state among Somali youth. The Somali Debate Initiative serves middle- and high-school students… more >
Putting Minneapolis in the spotlight
This spring, hundreds of prospective Augsburg College students and their families visited campus as part of “Destination: Augsburg,” an event designed to offer a glimpse into on-campus life. The… more >
Many voices, bold visions
2014-15 Convocation Series sparks critical thinking, meaningful conversationThe Augsburg College Convocation Series each year offers the community a chance to hear from outstanding leaders and visionaries who ignite important conversations and contribute to making the world a… more >
From screen to script: Auggies win big at film festival
Augsburg students were recognized for their excellent work at the fourth annual Student Film Festival hosted by the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities. Thomas VandenDolder ’15 won Best Experimental… more >
Wells Fargo makes $100,000 gift to the Center for Science, Business, and Religion
In recognition of Augsburg College’s leadership in closing the higher education disparity gap for students of color in Minnesota, Wells Fargo made a $100,000 gift to the campaign… more >
U.S. Bank supports student veterans and Center for Science, Business, and Religion with $125,000 gift
Augsburg College and U.S. Bank celebrated the opening of the new U.S. Bank Veterans’ Lounge on campus with a dedication ceremony this fall. U.S. Bank recently pledged… more >
Augsburg receives Carnegie Foundation’s Community Engagement Classification
Augsburg College has earned its second Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Institutions are recognized based on evidence of their collaboration with the larger… more >
Augsburg earns dual national community service honors
Augsburg was the only Minnesota college or university named a finalist on the Corporation for National and Community Service’s 2014 Interfaith Community Service Honor Roll as well as on… more >