MIAC basketball diversity is increasingly visible at Augsburg University, where inclusive rosters are reshaping the conference.
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Roger Clarke: A life of courage, leadership, and lasting impact
Roger Clarke’s legacy at Augsburg University lives on through his leadership as a Black Student Union president, mentor, and advocate for equity during a critical moment in campus history.
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Augsburg, Hamline bring two Black head coaches to the field
Augsburg’s KiJuan Ware and Hamline’s Chip Taylor made MIAC history as two Black head coaches faced each other for only the second time. Charles Hallman highlights why the moment matters for representation in college sports and shares other key MIAC sports updates.
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Augsburg’s first Black AD values visibility
Amy Cooper, Augsburg’s first Black athletic director, is focused on representation, community partnerships, and supporting student-athletes.
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“Greetings From” celebrates Minnesota’s iconic signage at Augsburg University
Augsburg University’s “Greetings From” exhibit, curated by designer Kelsi Sharp, celebrates Minnesota’s hand-painted signage tradition and local visual history. On view through June 30.
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Are plans for the Somali Museum in flux?
Augsburg University has announced its intent to sell the Bethany Lutheran Church building to the Somali Museum.
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Second annual Somali Youth Summit shines spotlight on pressing issues
Abdirahman Mukhtar, a youth worker in Minneapolis, founded Daryeel Youth to support young East Africans and bridge the gap between them and their parents, while also addressing pressing issues.
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Smith proving himself a top wide receiver
Dominic Smith has blossomed into one of the top wide receivers not only in Division III, but at all levels of NCAA competition.
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Fab Five Pics of the Week
Check out this week’s Fab Five pictures of the week from Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald.
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Finally, five Black starters at a Minnesota university game
Just as the Pittsburgh Pirates starting nine Blacks for the first time in a major league baseball game in 1971 only got a couple of lines in the press, the Auggies’ historic feat didn’t get any notice either.Â