Augusta University
Staff"The impact of this gift and the depth of our gratitude to Mr. Golisano can’t be overstated," says Augusta University President Russell T. Keen.
As we take some time to celebrate with friends and colleagues and prepare for an exciting new year, below are some of our most notable stories of 2025.
Hannah Litteer“I audibly gasped and was very excited when I realized this was why we were being pulled out of class today,” says Dejon Odom.
Haley Crain“When we obtain these degrees, a chapter in all of our lives will be closing, but a new one will emerge," says Landon Gilbert.
Miguelangelo Hernandez“This is a wonderful and enjoyable event. Our guys love it, and I love it as a coach as well," says Dip Metress.
Morgan Hayes“Having my work acknowledged in such a public way is very special," says E. Nicole Meyer, PhD.
Milledge Austin“Overall, Augusta and Georgia are positioned well for economic growth in 2026," says Simon Medcalfe, PhD.
Paige Tucker"My specialty area is maternal-child health, and I do a lot of work with maternal mortality prevention,” says Marlo Vernon, PhD.
“Being part of two cohorts of people who work tirelessly making a positive impact on their communities deeply inspires me in my role at AU," says Isaac Brinberg, DMA.
“Augusta University is charting an extraordinary course, with a bold commitment to discovery, innovation and community impact," says Eric Kern.
Jamison Guice“The Unity Talent and Art Show allows our students to channel their creativity and passion into something meaningful,” says Tori Johnson.
“Internships bridge the gap between academic learning and professional practice, which helps students build both their resumes and professional networks," says Amy Clemente.
Felicia Baskett“This workshop reflects our goal to build a strong foundation for AI research and education at Augusta University," says Hisham Daoud, PhD.
Stacey Eidson“Do not allow anyone to talk you out of being a teacher. The blessings that you get are far greater than the challenges that you'll face," says Judi Wilson, EdD.
"I want to be a part of AU. I'd like a new challenge and something where I can use my years of experience and education and take it to another level,” Ashley Christman says.
“One of my professors described getting your doctorate as an exercise in persistence, and I've always remembered that,” says Joann Denemark, EdD.
“Ultimately, the hope is to find other avenues to reduce the risk for depression and depression symptoms,” says Vaughn McCall, MD.
"If anyone asks me where they’ll find support, I have evidence that AU provides it," says Obed Koomson, PhD.
"It is fantastic to see our students continue to earn national recognition for their work in our student-run publications," says Kim Davies, PhD.
Sidhartha Wakade“I pay close attention to craftsmanship. It’s very important. Katy is persistent, dedicated and her level of craftsmanship is unequaled around here," says Andy Hauger, PhD.