Augsburg University Urban Studies Program

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Augsburg Urban Studies Program is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program at Augsburg University that studies metro areas through social science, history, art, off-campus study and internships. The Augsburg University Urban Studies Program page is a place for current students, alumni and prospective students to learn about what we are doing in Urban Studies at Augsburg and Urban Studies related events around the Twin Cities.

This week we hosted our annual Career Night event featuring seven sociology and urban studies alumni who shared their wi...
03/10/2026

This week we hosted our annual Career Night event featuring seven sociology and urban studies alumni who shared their wisdom with our students. Thank you to our panelists: Edmond, Liz, Melissa, Tori, Ashley, Elliot, and Ahlam!

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It’s wonderful to see the Twin Cities shaped by our Augsburg Urban Studies alumni! Here’s Andy Rodriguez, head of Saint ...
09/04/2025

It’s wonderful to see the Twin Cities shaped by our Augsburg Urban Studies alumni! Here’s Andy Rodriguez, head of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new and improved Pedro Park in downtown!

Congratulations to Urban Studies Major Liken Hefte, who completed a summer research project called The Encounter Realm: ...
08/02/2025

Congratulations to Urban Studies Major Liken Hefte, who completed a summer research project called The Encounter Realm: Public Spaces, Social Connections, Health Impacts for Augsburg’s summer 2025 URGO program. Liken’s research calls attention to the importance of neighborhood public spaces where neighbors can spontaneously meet. We’re proud of you, Liken!

Where’s the best U.S. city for new college grads? It’s right here in Minneapolis!
06/21/2024

Where’s the best U.S. city for new college grads? It’s right here in Minneapolis!

A recent study ranked 100 of the largest U.S. cities based on median rents, job opportunities and social metrics.

Hey Urban Studies Alumni! Olmsted County is looking for a Community Planning Manager. See the job description:
06/18/2024

Hey Urban Studies Alumni! Olmsted County is looking for a Community Planning Manager. See the job description:

Full salary range is $41.54 to $69.39 per hour.Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Architecture, Public Administration, or closely related field and four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in a similar position as listed in the work function.ORMast...

Tabling today and greeting new students, telling them about our awesome majors!
06/18/2024

Tabling today and greeting new students, telling them about our awesome majors!

09/21/2022

You're invited to for the Sociology & Urban Studies Anniversaries - Click here to RSVP

We have some great news! The Augsburg Sociology Department and Urban Studies Program is hiring a Tenure Track Assistant ...
09/20/2022

We have some great news! The Augsburg Sociology Department and Urban Studies Program is hiring a Tenure Track Assistant Professor with urban expertise! Check out our job ad here and please share it far and wide!

Company Description: Augsburg University offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and 11 graduate degrees to approximately 3,400 students of diverse backgrounds. The trademark of an Augsburg education is its emphasis on direct, personal experience. Guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran chur...

Hey Urban Studies Alumni - what are your memories of Lars Christiansen? Lars joined Augsburg's Sociology Department in 2...
04/17/2021

Hey Urban Studies Alumni - what are your memories of Lars Christiansen? Lars joined Augsburg's Sociology Department in 2001, and took over as Urban Studies director in 2017. He is leaving Augsburg this May 2021 for a new life in California. We will miss him!!!! Please share your memories and well-wishes for Lars (and we will share them with him)!

Today’s article comes from Abby Adegeye's student opening in our City and Regional Planning class. Stay tuned for more s...
10/13/2020

Today’s article comes from Abby Adegeye's student opening in our City and Regional Planning class. Stay tuned for more student opening spotlights!

There’s a growing movement in the U.S. to hand some police duties over to social workers and alternative emergency responders. Oakland, Sacramento and Eugene, Oregon, are already doing it.

Today’s article comes from Emma Heller’s student opening in our City and Regional Planning class. Stay tuned for more st...
10/08/2020

Today’s article comes from Emma Heller’s student opening in our City and Regional Planning class. Stay tuned for more student opening spotlights!

In my recent streets.mn article, “Want Equitable Cities? We’ll Need More Women in Transportation Planning,” I argued that women’s under-representation in transportation planning and policy making l…

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