Dr. Paul Pribbenow, President of Augsburg University

Dr. Paul Pribbenow, President of Augsburg University, reflects on a leadership journey shaped by vocation, ethical grounding, and the power of listening for life-changing calls. Now in his twentieth year as president, Dr. Pribbenow shares how pivotal mentors, brief but formative conversations, and a background in social ethics and advancement guided his path to the presidency. In this episode, he discusses the virtues at the heart of good leadership—integrity, humility, and emotional intelligence—alongside the human-centered responsibilities of the presidency. Dr. Pribbenow also reflects on leading Augsburg through decades of change, building leadership teams rooted in trust, and guiding the university’s evolution as a deeply engaged urban institution transformed by a richly diverse student body. Read the full episode transcript. Interview recorded July 2025.