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Hannah Litteer"When I got out of the Army, I knew I wanted to do something with science or medicine,” says Candee Barris.
Aaron Smith“When challenges feel heavy enough to crush you, remember they are there to make you stronger – so don’t turn away from them,” says Kimberly Gregory.
Morgan Hayes“I want to be an excellent physician but also someone who can lead, advocate, and shape systems that impact communities,” says Puja Punukollu.
Tim Rausch“I’m the first person in my family to go into medicine. So pretty much everything I do feels like I’m trailblazing,” says Alvaro Cortez.
Stacey EidsonChristine Crawford, ScD, is the keynote speaker at AU's Graduate Hooding and Commencement Ceremony on May 7.
"Scientists have found that there is a lot of molecular information in the tear fluid which we can correlate with health and disease,” says Ashok Sharma, PhD.
Miguelangelo Hernandez“The PA program challenged me in ways that helped me grow not just as a future provider, but as a person,” says Johnathon Boles.
Jamison Guice“Augusta University has quite literally changed my life. It gave me the environment I needed to grow into a professional and become a stronger leader," says Alex Gonzalo.
Nina SisoAfter 12 years as an occupational therapist, Erin Wiley was inspired to pursue a new passion. She spent the next six years on a journey to become a nurse anesthetist.
Felicia Baskett“I remember thinking, ‘Wow, this is actually really cool.’ There are so many different avenues you can go through within cybersecurity,” says Tiana Turner.
“The space now matches the life-changing opportunities Augusta University provides,” says Krisha Patel.
Brig. Gen. Jacob Middleton is the keynote speaker at Augusta University's Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies on May 8.
Bakija Parks“Advisers help students understand their options and university policies so they can make informed choices about their education,” says Kirsten Ceron.
Kedesan Amanuel“Augusta University is exceptionally well represented at the State Capitol by the Office of Government Relations,” AU President Russell T. Keen said.
“I really enjoy interacting with students, and being a Hull Ambassador at the school, doing my internship here helps me be more present,” says Zach Markel.
“I am deeply grateful for this investment in my education and in the work I hope to do for others," says Robyn Rayford.
"This program is a prime example of turning those strengths into opportunities, giving students the chance to bring classroom learning into the real world through paid, meaningful...
Valerie EmerickAugusta University's Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni award winners will be celebrated during Alumni Weekend.
Staff"We award these scholarships to our hard-working students who are focused on their progress in our rigorous programs," says Alexander Schwarzmann.
“It felt great representing AU and showing that we have talented students who can compete with universities like the University of Alabama,” says George Dorton.