Augusta University
Hannah Litteer"We’re providing services and information to people that they maybe wouldn't get elsewhere," says Jessica Stewart, PhD.
Chris CurryWellstar MCG Health and the Georgia Cancer Center have begun treating patients using the new Elekta Esprit Gamma Knife, a state-of-the-art, noninvasive treatment.
Milledge Austin“This study highlights the major role of CD8+ T cells in atherosclerosis and their potential impact on cardiovascular diseases,” says Hossam Abdelsamed, PhD.
StaffThe annual Pancakes and Partnership Awards celebrates AU faculty, staff, students and community partners collaborating and strengthening community engagement.
Miguelangelo Hernandez“Dr. Nancy Young embodied the very best of Augusta University, ” says Augusta University President Russell T. Keen.
Aaron SmithThe national recognition comes at a critical moment. Data shows two out of every five fourth graders – around 1.4 million students – are unable to read at a basic level.
Jennifer Hilliard Scott“I appreciate our academic affairs team and their rapid and thoughtful response to make these additions to our curriculum,” says MCG Dean David Hess, MD.
Tim Rausch“He understands that investing in medical education, research, and physician training is ultimately an investment in the health of every Georgian,” says David Hess, MD.
“She has been a tremendous leader – from staff nurse at the hospital to faculty to department chair to Dean,” says Jeannette Andrews, PhD, of Beth NeSmith, PhD.
Amy Estes, MD, has advised numerous medical students pursuing careers in ophthalmology, served on multiple PhD committees and contributed extensively to resident education.
Morgan Hayes"Deborah Richardson's work bridges rigorous research and meaningful classroom practice in a way that has influenced generations of students and faculty,” says Kim Davies, PhD.
The 20/20: Alumni Visionary Grant is part of the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research's 2026 record-breaking $7 million grant distribution.
Augusta University placed No. 86 among 243 universities in the United States and was recognized as Top 5 in Georgia.
Anna FreemanStudents from the College of Allied Health Sciences’ Occupational Therapy program are designing and building assistive devices aimed at improving everyday life.
David Munn, MD, is internationally recognized for research that revealed how tumors manipulate the immune system and translating those insights into therapeutic strategies.
Nina Siso"I wanted to offer preventative services to the higher risk young adult populations that don’t have primary care or are uninsured,” says Lynn Glenn, PhD.
Haley CrainThe Center for Instructional Innovation at Augusta University recognized 53 faculty members for their ongoing professional growth.
Valerie EmerickJudson “J. Ben” Deal, DMD, was presented the award by President Russell T. Keen on May 14 during the President’s Garden Party.
“Early career funding is one of the most important investments we can make to advance the future of science,” says MCG Dean David Hess, MD.
Martha Farmer, PhD, was a longtime faculty member who became acting president of Augusta College after Richard S. Wallace’s death in 1991 and served in that role until 1993.