Augusta University
StaffColleen Walters, PhD, is one of 26 nurse educators chosen from colleges, universities and health care institutions to participate in the 2026 NLN LEAD program.
Milledge Austin“We are expanding our fellowship from four to five fellows, which will expand our availability to help the population served by MCG,” says Jasmine E. Shell, MD.
Tim Rausch"Under her leadership, the network has become a model for coordinated, community-based training," says David C. Hess, MD.
Rhea-Beth Markowitz, PhD"Although skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States, it is also one of the most preventable,” says Brenda Santellano, MD.
Stacey Eidson“As Georgia’s only public academic health center, AU has a responsibility to educate citizens about opioid misuse and critical interventions," says President Russell T. Keen.
Katy Hennig"Relationships are probably the number one aspect of business – it's relationships, communication and how well you connect with others," says Lucas Blouin.
Morgan Hayes“Students set their own goals, choose their teams and focus on what matters most to them. They often learn more in 48 hours than they would in two weeks in a traditional classroom...
Delaney FreistuhlerDuring the spring semester, 20 AU students are enrolled in Service Learning in Tax and have completed IRS-required certifications.
Miguelangelo HernandezAugusta University receives between 70 to 80 body donations every year and provides support for educational activities and interdisciplinary research throughout its colleges.
Jamison GuiceAugusta University will host a variety of in-person events highlighting Black culture, regional diversity, African traditions, historical figures, literature and fashion.
The main entrance off Walton Way to AU's Summerville Campus will be closed Monday, Feb. 9 through Wednesday, Feb. 11. The University Hall shuttle stop will also be impacted.
University leadership is continuing to assess conditions and will provide daily updates to students, faculty and staff regarding campus operations.
Nina SisoThe College of Nursing hosted two days of community events, specifically providing healthcare to employees of Horizon and adults enrolled in the Healthy Grandparents Program.
“I think I was excited to combine efforts with my family and three stages of Medcalfe education – undergrad, graduate and professor – into one paper,” says Rhys Medcalfe.
"We will be able to make a more specific diagnosis, better classify the cancer, give a better prognosis and enable better therapy choices," says Ravindra Kolhe, MD, PhD.
“Our staff and Board of Directors look forward to welcoming the runners and spectators at the Summerville Campus for our annual signature event," says Michelle Pippin.
Three Augusta University students are serving as Georgia Legislative Internship Program interns with the Georgia General Assembly.
“This space is for each and every student at AU – a safe and collaborative space focused on improving one’s health in order to achieve success," says Shelli Larkin.
Paige Tucker“I've dedicated 19 years to championing public health in dentistry and bringing awareness to the dental underserved Georgia communities," says Ketarya Hunt-Bass.
Hannah Litteer“We want the patients to have the same clinical dementia ratings or better two years from now,” says David T. Blake, PhD.