2025
Recent Posts
Digitizing “The Dagligtale”, Augustana’s student newspaper
Breaking news from the past: The Dagligtale, Augustana’s student newspaper, is now available online! “Dagligtale” is a Norwegian word that means everyday language.
Shaping a sustainable future
Resilience and the consequences of societal change central to assistant professor Douglas Mugabe’s approach to research, and to life
U of A research pinpoints bugs in popular science software
Findings could help improve security of vital data for researchers and developers using open-source Jupyter Notebook.
Study reveals mental health toll of livestock disease on agricultural community
Supports needed in emergency management from prevention to recovery, says researcher.
The camp that became a community
For a decade, the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine's AAC Camp has been a place where children can be themselves, build friendships and find their voice.
Verna’s Vlog with John Parkins
U of A Provost Verna Yiu chats with the dean and executive officer of Augustana Campus about exciting new developments and what's on the horizon.
Celebrating the Recipients of the 2025 Faculty Excellence Awards
These outstanding individuals at the university have demonstrated excellence as faculty and have made significant contributions that positively impact the U of A community.
Rooting for green: U of A study explores why small-city residents plant trees
Research offers valuable insights for municipalities looking to grow their urban canopy.
From campus roots to lifelong impact
Young alumni James and Kalissa Vy honour their Augustana journey — and inspire future student leaders — through giving, volunteering and their student award.
Three reasons we won’t shake off Taylor Swift
As the pop powerhouse gears up to release her 12th album, a music historian explains why her songs are impossible to resist.
Move-in magic: My favourite day of the year
Volunteering at move-in each fall isn't just tradition, it's a reminder of community, connection and fresh starts.
Craig Wentland named 2025 Lois Aspenes Award recipient
From CLC student to Augustana chaplain, Wentland has been guided by his belief that life is about relationships and community.
Bob Bailey named 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient
A full-circle moment in a life devoted to music, education and community.
Petra Cegielny named 2025 Alumni Citation Award recipient
Augustana’s first Aboriginal student advisor leaves a lasting impact.
Six unconventional courses for curious minds
From K-Pop and comedy to climate change policy and cancer-fighting nutrition, there’s something for everyone as a new school year kicks off at the U of A.
From Alberta to Africa: New study tour offers ‘transformative experience’
An Augustana three-week course in Kenya gives students a chance to see sustainable development in action — and gain insights they can take back to their own communities.
Greetings from Augustana Campus!
A message from Augustana's dean as part of the Circle Impact Report
Rural Volunteer Revival
Volunteerism is on the decline, with rural communities feeling it especially hard. Fortunately, there are ways to build it back up.
Leading the Charge: University of Alberta Augustana Welcomes Marissa Lindquist as Head Coach of Women’s Basketball
Augustana is proud to usher in a new era for Vikings Women's Basketball with the appointment of Marissa Lindquist as head coach for the upcoming 2025/2026 Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) season.
Have You Met…Dave Ritz?
Meet Dave, the business operations coordinator for Vikings Athletics.
Theatre lover’s scholarship empowers a future leader
At an age when most are building their careers, U of A Scot Lorenson is already building opportunity for others.
Restoring kinship with native plants at Augustana Campus
Willow White, an assistant professor at Augustana Campus, invites the U of A community to engage with native plants and Indigenous sustainability knowledge.
Research helps rural communities look to their dark skies for tourism potential
Case study of the popular Jasper festival reveals lessons for realizing opportunities while avoiding pitfalls.
Emma Werbowesky, '25 BMus
Emma Werbowesky is graduating with a bachelor of music degree from Augustana, where she has enjoyed enhancing her skills in singing and performance, learning about the teaching of music and taking on leadership roles in two choirs.
Susan Sun, '25 BSc/BEd
With a long-held passion for mathematics, physics and teaching, Susan Sun is graduating with a combined bachelor of science and bachelor of education degree.
Study tackles challenge of Canada’s family farming legacy
As a historic generational shift looms, researchers look at how to help farmers plan for succession.
Earlier migration signals deeper trouble for tiny birds
Climate change may be putting another squeeze on the least flycatcher, a species already in decline.
Leading with Justice and Love
Augustana chaplain Andrea Wilhelm works toward communicative self-determination with Indigenous peoples in her academic work
Study offers a look beneath the surface of muskrat behaviour
New research could help protect and manage an animal considered both beneficial and invasive.
The 2025 Student Life Awards
On April 1, students, staff, faculty and community members celebrated how they contribute to student life on campus. Discover this year's nominees and recipients!
Stars in Her Eyes
Astrophysicist and assistant professor Huanqing Chen turned a love of astronomy books into a career researching the early galaxies and supermassive black holes of the universes
First Cora Martinson award recipient has his sights set on medicine
Scholarship honours former dean of women at Augustana College
Music professor aims to spark a ‘singing renaissance’
After COVID curtailed group singing, a new research project explores how to help kids rediscover their voices.
Alanis Morissette’s furious feminism lives on
Pop culture critic says the groundbreaking singer-songwriter is as relevant as ever.
Vikings extend their Cinderella story with win over Eagles to advance to conference final
The Vikings upset their northern rivals to advance to the ACAC Championship game in a five-set thriller over the Eagles.
Nurturing Future Eco-Citizens
Fengjing An, a visiting PhD student, hopes to make a meaningful contribution to this vital and timely field of children’s literature
Adding It Up
Augustana assistant professor and mathematician Ha Tran shares all the reasons she’s grateful for the community at Augustana Campus
Climate solutions start here. Meet Greg King
In the latest edition of Sustainability in Action, we talk to Greg King about bridging the classroom and community through sustainability education that drives practical solutions to environmental challenges.