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Announcing El-Hibri endowed executive directorship for the Interfaith Institute

Augsburg University announces that a significant gift has been made for a new leadership position: the El-Hibri Endowed Executive Directorship for the Interfaith Institute.

September 2021

Professors Terrance Kwame-Ross and Margaret Finders develop "white talk moves" training

To navigate the racial tension in their department meetings, the two Augsburg University professors created “White Talk Moves," a workshop to address the moves white people make that tend to silence and discount people of color.

August 2021

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President Paul Pribbenow on "Equity-Mindedness" in CASE Currents Magazine Article

Pribbenow spoke about Augsburg University's work toward “equity-mindedness,” the role that advancement professionals can play in this work and what it’s like to lead a private university in pursuing equity.

June 2021

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Augsburg celebrates the Class of 2021 with a virtual and in-person commencement

Augsburg University hosted a virtual commencement ceremony on Monday, May 3 to celebrate the Class of 2021, the most diverse graduating class in our history. An in-person celebration will follow on June 8.

May 2021

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Board of Regents approves President Pribbenow’s contract through 2027

At its March 12 meeting, the executive committee of the Augsburg University Board of Regents unanimously approved a six-year contract renewal for President Paul C. Pribbenow.

April 2021

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Governor appoints Paul Pribbenow to Young Women’s Initiative Council

Augsburg University President Paul Pribbenow was appointed to the Young Women’s Initiative Council by Gov. Tim Walz., which aims to create long-term solutions to barriers young women face.

February 2021

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Augsburg president quoted in Inside Higher Ed

Augsburg University President Paul Pribbenow was quoted in the story "Private College Presidents Turn Focus from Pandemic to Insurrection” about how college and university presidents are responding to the recent attack on the U.S. Capitol.

January 2021

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Cedar-Riverside Health Commons is expanding and enhancing its services

The expanded Health Commons, a collaborative effort of Augsburg University’s Department of Nursing, includes clinical space, mental health and addiction services, and resources needed for community members to have virtual visits with medical personnel.

December 2020

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Augsburg announces test-free admissions policy

Augsburg University will shift to a test-free admissions policy effective immediately as the pandemic has added more risks and restrictions to test-taking.

November 2020

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Augsburg makes Election Day 2020 a university holiday

In recognition of Augsburg University’s commitment to democratic engagement, Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, will be a holiday for Augsburg employees and students.

October 2020

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Augsburg president takes part in panel discussion on racism

In response to the discussion on confronting systemic racism, Augsburg University President Pribbenow spoke of the need for leaders to disrupt the status quo in hiring decisions.

September 2020

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Augsburg's business programs awarded globally-recognized accreditation

Augsburg University's business undergraduate and MBA programs were awarded the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs accreditation for excellence in teaching.

August 2020

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Augsburg canceled classes and suspended operations June 4-5 in memory of George Floyd

June 4 was a memorial service for George Floyd. Augsburg University created the space to mourn and come together as a community to build resolve for our future work

June 2020

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Augsburg announces undergraduate tuition freeze and new programming

Augsburg University launches Augsburg Bold, including an undergrad tuition freeze and new programming for incoming students.

May 2020

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The Playwrights' Center and Augsburg announce new education partnership

Through online courses, Augsburg University students will connect with peers nationwide and will be taught by leading professional playwrights who are actively working in the field.

April 2020

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