Augusta University has partnered with Paine College and the Columbia County Library to host three events to celebrate the legacy of Henrietta Lacks.
Tag - Diversity and Inclusion
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration set for Jan. 12
Educator and Civil Rights Activist Dr. Cleveland L. Sellers, Jr. will be the keynote speaker for the 2018 Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration on Jan. 12.
Augusta University receives prominent diversity awards
Augusta University has received two prestigious national awards recognizing its commitment to diversity and inclusion from the oldest higher education, diversity-focused publication.
During ‘Winter Holidays,’ students traded exam stress for holiday cheer
Finals Frenzy event offered an opportunity to learn more about what other countries, cultures and people celebrate around this time of year.
Safe Zone offers online training to support LGBT+ individuals
Augusta University’s Safe Zone is providing a three-module, online training program including language, identity and stereotypes of privilege.
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IE Week is the best way to see the world—on campus
IE Week is an opportunity for students to celebrate the benefits of international education.
Augusta University to host Mid-Autumn Festival and Confucius Institute Day
Experience the Chinese culture and tradition during the Augusta University Confucius Institute annual Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival and Confucius Institute Day, a free event being held Monday, Oct. 2...
Diversity and Inclusion launches speaker series
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion will launch its Diversity and Inclusion Grand Rounds speaker series with a presentation by highly acclaimed researcher and Augusta University Education Professor...
Award-winning Sesame Street actress to speak at Diversity Summit
Let’s count to 16, boys and girls! 1, 2, 3 … 16. That’s right – 16 is the number of Emmy awards Sesame Street’s Sonia Manzano earned for her role as Maria during her time on the beloved and...
In one week, Nursing faculty win $3.2 million in grants
Contributed by Sara Carney Over the course of five days, the College of Nursing at Augusta University learned that four of its faculty members received grants from the Health Resources and Services...
Diversity and Inclusion fellowship now accepting applications
Employees with faculty appointments and/or leadership or supervisory positions are eligible to apply for the Diversity and Inclusion fellowship, a 12-13 week commitment beginning in September that...
$1 million gift will enable scholarships, further diversify MCG class
AUGUSTA, Ga. – A $1 million gift from the Medical College of Georgia Foundation will help establish a new scholarship and further diversify the state’s public medical school. Announced at the Feb. 7...
Inclusion and diversity key to medical school’s success
As the president of Augusta University, I am proud to lead an institution whose faculty, staff and students work hard every day to provide leadership and excellence in teaching, discovery, clinical...
The Spearman Family: At the Crossroads of History
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the desegregation of the Medical College of Georgia, Jagwire presents the story of Dr. David Ronald “Ron” Spearman, a member of the third integrated...
What happens when you value diversity? Success, for a start
What happens when you value diversity? Success, for a start. But having a diverse campus is more than just a feather in the cap of a good university. It’s also the best way to bring the world...
Call for Diversity Award nominations
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host their Sixth Annual Diversity and Inclusion Summit on Thursday, Sept. 8. This year’s event will be held 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Augusta Marriott...
Confucius Institute competes at 5th Annual Dragon Boat Race and Festival
The Confucius Institute at Augusta University competed for the third year at Goodwill’s 5th Annual Dragon Boat Race and Festival at Lake Olmstead on Saturday, May 7. Besides sponsoring the...
Augusta University hosts leadership conference
Update to original story: Photos from event The Augusta University Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the African American Male Initiative (AAMI) hosted the inaugural Future Leaders Conference on...
Guest lecture: ‘Stopping the Mob: When Judge Lynch was Denied’
In Honor of Black History Month, Dr. Elwood M. Beck, Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus at the University of Georgia, will present a lecture titled “Stopping the Mob: When Judge Lynch...
Social activist highlights Black History Month celebration
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Social activist and musical performer Yewande Austin will be the keynote speaker for Augusta University’s Black History Month Kick-off Celebration at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, in...