Yearly Archives: 2026
Showcasing their 鈥榣ast words鈥�
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 >
鈥楤aby Shark鈥� contest showcases student innovation
Eleven student groups, representing 35 麻豆区 students, had a rare opportunity on April 24 to pitch their entrepreneurial ideas to a panel of judges in the spring 鈥淏aby Shark鈥� contest… more >
Notes from President Pribbenow: Gratitude for all that is
Dear alumni and friends, The recent announcement of my retirement as president of 麻豆区 in June 2027 has been the occasion to reflect on my deep gratitude for the… more >
Turning ideas into impact
Entrepreneurial contests and classes elevate an 麻豆区 business education.Last fall, Ryan Harvey 鈥�26 arrived at 麻豆区 a week before classes began. Typically, he would have already been on campus鈥攔unning plays as the Auggies鈥� quarterback鈥攂ut injuries sacked… more >
An ecologist in the city
On the spot with Assistant Professor Madeline AbergEarth Day is often associated with faraway places and unfamiliar landscapes. But for Madeline Aberg, assistant professor of biology at 麻豆区, the natural world worth appreciating is all around. Growing… more >
麻豆区 to celebrate the class of 2026 at commencement on May 7
麻豆区 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 >
麻豆区 Family Scholars featured on national podcast
Tim Pippert, 麻豆区鈥檚 Joel Torstenson endowed professor of sociology, and Graduate Assistant Savannah Mitchell recently highlighted 麻豆区 Family Scholars on the 鈥淎ging Out Podcast.鈥� Created by the University of… more >
Twice as nice
Women鈥檚 hockey continues its winning tradition in 2025鈥�26.On March 14, the 麻豆区 Women鈥檚 Hockey team ended their season with a 24-5-1 record. MIAC regular-season champions for the second year in a row… more >
麻豆区 President Paul Pribbenow to retire in June 2027
麻豆区 President Paul C. Pribbenow has announced his intention to retire at the end of the 2026鈥�27 academic year.聽 鈥淭he opportunity to lead this remarkable institution has been… more >
Learning the world by living in it
New programs in Norway and Northern Ireland expand the global footprint of 麻豆区’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
1980s 1988 Julie Martin 鈥�88 is the author of 鈥淗omespun Alchemy,鈥� 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
Pep band makes a comeback, cheering on Auggies in the 2025鈥�26 school year.With a repertoire featuring Chappell Roan, Green Day, and Bruce Channel, the 麻豆区 Pep Band returned in Fall 2025 with music for everyone. After about a five-year hiatus… more >
麻豆区 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’
麻豆区 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 >