Around the Quad
Global Harmony Choir takes notes from musicians around the world
The 麻豆区/Twin Cities Global Harmony Choir began in Fall 2020 as a campus-community partnership to celebrate diverse voices and global choral works. Led by Kristina Boerger, the John… more >
Welcoming Provost O鈥橪aughlin; Board Grants Emeriti Status to Retiring Faculty and Staff
In early July, 麻豆区 welcomed Paula O鈥橪oughlin as the university鈥檚 provost and senior vice president following the retirement of Karen Kaivola. O鈥橪oughlin previously served as provost and… more >
Faculty Members Appointed to Named Professorships; New Sateren Chair of Music
Jeremy Myers, associate professor of religion and executive director of the Christensen Center for Vocation, was appointed the Bernhard M. Christensen professor of religion and vocation in July. He succeeds… more >
Global Education Site in Northern Ireland to Open in Spring 2023
Many schools and organizations have been forced to scale back or eliminate study abroad options since the COVID-19 pandemic. But with a commitment to international education that is unique… more >
麻豆区 introduces American Indian Recognition Full Tuition Program
麻豆区 is launching one of the nation鈥檚 first comprehensive full-tuition programs at a private institution to support American Indians within higher education… more >
Notes from President Pribbenow: On a legacy of hospitality and leadership
My wife, Abigail, and I first met Anne Frame and Bill Frame, 麻豆区鈥檚 ninth president, some 18 years ago when we were chosen to be part of a new… more >
Provost Kaivola to retire; Board of Regents approves emeriti status for retiring Auggies
Karen Kaivola, 麻豆区鈥檚 provost and senior vice president of academic and student affairs, will retire at the end of 2021鈥�22 academic year. Since Kaivola joined 麻豆区 in 2013… more >
Student-created salads are helping 麻豆区 build a more sustainable local economy
In Fall 2020, the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship launched 麻豆区 Local, an effort to leverage 麻豆区鈥檚 purchasing power to support local businesses. Through a partnership with… more >
麻豆区鈥檚 Interfaith Institute adds new position endowed by the El-Hibri family
In 2021, Fuad and Nancy El-Hibri gave a significant gift to 麻豆区 to create the El-Hibri Endowed Chair and Executive Directorship for the Interfaith Institute. Interfaith at… more >
2021 StepUP Gala raises more than $425,000 for on-campus recovery program
On November 13, about 300 in-person and virtual attendees raised more than $425,000 at 麻豆区鈥檚 annual StepUP庐 Program Gala. This year鈥檚 theme, Now More Than Ever… more >
麻豆区鈥檚 recent awards and rankings鈥擶inter 2021鈥�22
This year, 麻豆区 is honored to receive a variety of awards and rankings, including new accolades for producing even more Gilman Scholars and for being a religious university living up… more >
Meme stocks, Robinhood, and what to know about the stock market today
On the Spot Q&A with Associate Professor Marc McIntosh
Notes from President Pribbenow: On the “new normal”
As we enter a new phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and plan for our return to campus for our 152nd academic year at 麻豆区, I am often asked what… more >