Associate Professor Stephan Clark, Director of Augsburg’s MFA program in creative writing, guides students to discover the story-worthy value of their own day-to-day plot twists.

Augsburg has a long history of attracting talented entrepreneurs and self-starters—no small number of whom gravitate to the music department. Professor of Music Merilee Klemp tells the stories of some of Augsburg’s most musical (and motivated) alumni.

For Athletic Director Jeff Swenson, every day is an opportunity to improve, move forward, and become better—a high standard that resonates throughout Augsburg’s 20-sport athletics program.

For Bob Cowgill, Associate Professor of English, cinema is not an escape, but rather a potent reflection of our reality. He challenges his students to reevaluate their world through the lens of film —and read beyond the script.

Marty Stortz, Bernhard M. Christensen professor of religion and vocation, guides her students as they ask powerful questions and find neighbors in our world’s many faith traditions.

Meghan Peyton, Cross Country Head Coach and Track & Field Assistant Coach, trains Augsburg’s runners with equal parts bold vision, strong leadership, and personal connection.

Tim Pippert, Professor of Sociology and Director for the Center for Teaching and Learning, has dedicated many years to researching inequality and understanding how and why such disparities in wealth, opportunity, and access exist in our communities.

Marc McIntosh, Professor of Finance, views finance as an ethical, humane tool for improving the public good.

For Dale Pederson, associate professor of biology, the two terms [OR science and religion] are not mutually exclusive standpoints, but rather sympathetic traditions that can coexist in harmony — each offering their own rich and valid perspective on our hu

Reinaldo Moya, Assistant Professor of Music Theory and Composition, empowers his students to trust in their own creative potential and dig deep into musical discovery.