Jagwire – Augusta University News

Women hugging

Feb24

Campus News Health

Racial disparities in health care: The toll of COVID-19 on communities of color

Stacey Eidson

Black, Latinx, Pacific Islanders and Indigenous Americans all have a COVID-19 death rate of at least double that of white Americans. Augusta University and AU Health are actively addressing these health care disparities and promoting COVID-19...

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Children's Hospital

Feb23

Augusta University Health to launch AU Health AirCare in partnership with Metro Aviation

Staff

Graduation ceremony

Feb22

In-person spring commencement set for May 13 at Lady A Pavilion

Woman and man

Feb18

College of Nursing students administer COVID vaccine through public health nursing course

Miguelangelo Hernandez

Need to Know

pile of rubble from building demolition

Feb24

Going, going, gone: Former Alumni Center demolished

A grassy lot is all that remains of the former Alumni Center.

Feb23

One-time $1,000 bonus for eligible Augusta University employees to go out in March

Staff

someone getting a shot

Feb19

Augusta University faculty, staff encouraged to take COVID-19 vaccine survey

Staff

Aerial building diagram

Feb15

Crane work at South Energy Plant will close portion of Goss Lane

Denise Parrish

Behind the Spots

Two teen kids kissing mom on the cheek

Feb03

JagNation’s T. Nicole Boatwright: ‘It is my pleasure to serve staff, patients and families’

Lisa Kaylor

woman leans on lightpole

Jan20

Darlene Ladson appreciates ‘room allotted for progression’ in JagNation

People with stick moustaches

Jan06

JagNation’s Vivian Rice: ‘It’s rewarding facilitating communication to patients’

Lisa Kaylor

Man standing on mountain

Dec09

JagNation’s Joe Webber: Flexibility is a requirement for his role in CEPaR

Lisa Kaylor

7 ladies ready to shop

Nov30

JagNation’s Cheryl Owens: ‘At Georgia War, you get a sense of home’

woman standing and male veteran using walker

Nov04

JagNation’s Julia Eveker: ‘Success of our organization is ultimately linked to our people’

woman at desk

Oct23

JagNation’s Janna Moore: ‘I learn something new in every conversation’

woman in red jacket

Oct07

‘I love being a part of their journey’: JagNation’s Dr. Patrice Jackson here to help students

Six nurses pose for a photo

Sep30

JagNation’s Leslie Slantis loves spirit of exploration, research at Augusta University

Lisa Kaylor

Man, woman and baby

Sep16

JagNation’s Mark Rogers enjoys the camaraderie at Augusta University

Lisa Kaylor

Woman seated at desk

Sep09

JagNation’s Catherine Hardy grateful to be part of Augusta University family

Lisa Kaylor

Woman stands in front of Health Sciences Campus sign

Sep02

JagNation’s Angela Allen says COVID-19 crisis demands faster, more meaningful health care data

Two people standing

Aug26

JagNation’s Gia Johnson makes concepts come to life for AU faculty and staff

Lisa Kaylor

Wife, daughter and husband sit on steps

Aug20

JagNation’s Arthur Takahashi: ‘We can always find a Jaguar who is an expert’

Woman smiling

Aug12

JagNation’s Raeghan Powell: ‘I love to see all the kids each and every day’

Lisa Kaylor

employees stand in bookstore among boxes

Aug05

JagNation’s Michelle Neely calls bookstore team ‘my JagStore family’

Woman smiling

Jul29

JagNation’s Haley Bourne: ‘There’s always something new going on’

Lisa Kaylor

Woman in gold shirt at desk

Jul22

JagNation’s Karleigh King: ‘Hands down, the students’ are her favorite thing at AU

Woman smiling

Jul15

JagNation’s Jessica Wells: ‘I love that there is always something new to learn’

Lisa Kaylor

female in hardhat at construction site

Jul08

JagNation’s Wendy Brown is managing construction of new College of Science and Mathematics

Two women on beach

Jul01

JagNation’s Sharon Adams considers it an honor to work with patients at pivotal time in their lives

Lisa Kaylor

Makacha White

Jun24

JagNation’s Makacha White: ‘I never take one breath for granted’

Man and woman

Jun17

JagNation’s Artemas Jones: ‘My daily hope is to get better at my job so others can do theirs’

Lisa Kaylor

three women dressed nicely

Jun10

JagNation’s Cheryl Ellis enjoys building ‘amazing relationships’ with patients

Woman at desk

Jun03

JagNation’s Patricia Connell: Her team helps thousands of callers to AU Health every day

Lisa Kaylor

Man at desk

May27

JagNation’s Steve Nunn: ‘Change is the only thing that stays the same’

5 women in blue scrubs

May20

JagNation’s Mandy Greenway became cardiology nurse after performing CPR to save father

A woman in a black t-shirt

May18

JagNation’s Davina Jones: Helping faculty with tech tools ‘is very rewarding’

Lisa Kaylor

Woman in scrubs

May14

JagNation’s Amanda Dyer: ‘You never have the same day twice’

Man in operating room

May13

JagNation’s James Jones: ‘I knew that this was the only job for me’

Group posing

May12

JagNation’s Kathryn Mathis: ‘The teamwork at our institution is unmatched’

Latest Stories

Person with phone, laptop

Feb26

Campus News

Listening sessions scheduled for USG chancellor search

Staff

Person at podium

Feb26

Campus News Health

Lt. Gov. Duncan calls Augusta University Health vaccine sites a model for Georgia

Heather Henley

Doctor with a smart phone

Feb25

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Lexicomp now available on mobile app

Lisa Kaylor

man smiling

Feb24

Campus News Employees

Provost to join upcoming campus listening sessions

Raysean Ricks

white and blue painted bus

Feb24

Branding Campus News

New shuttle artwork drives university values

Denise Parrish

Laptop

Feb24

Campus News

New master’s program in data science first of its kind in region

Maddie Burgin

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