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Several men and women push carts filled with students' personal belongings up a small hill, lining up to go into a residence hall.
Campus NewsCommunity

Volunteers roll out the blue carpet during on-campus move-in 

September 3, 2026Avatar photoJamison Guice

“First impressions matter, and I was honored to play a small role in helping students feel welcomed, supported, and excited about the opportunities ahead,” says Teresa Waters.

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Bring Your A GameStudent Success

Computer and Cyber Sciences doctoral student earns NSF fellowship 

September 2, 2026Felicia BaskettFelicia Baskett

“Being selected by the NSF for a fellowship reflects the potential of my research ... and gives me the flexibility to pursue impactful work that pushes the field forward."

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DiscoveryHealth & MedicineLearning

Vazquez explores answers with research focused on Chagas disease

September 2, 2026man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

Trypanosoma cruzi, also known as Chagas disease, is found predominantly in Latin America with 240,000 to 350,000 infected individuals in the United States.

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DiscoveryHealthHealth & MedicineNews Releases

Leading psychedelic researcher joins MCG to advance mental healthcare

September 1, 2026Woman smilingJennifer Hilliard Scott

Matthew W. Johnson comes to MCG after more than two decades at Johns Hopkins University, where he was a pioneering member of the institution's psychedelic research program.

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Campus NewsComputer & Cyber SciencesDiscoveryEducationLearning

SCCS receives $2 million NSF award to prepare students for CyberAI careers 

September 1, 2026Felicia BaskettFelicia Baskett

SCCS received a $2M grant from the National Science Foundation under the Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Education Innovation and Scholarship for Service Program.  

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Campus NewsCommunityHealth

AU hosts House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee focusing on healthcare

August 31, 2026Avatar photoStacey Eidson

“There's a basic principle you have to remember: Where you train is where you're likely to practice," says MCG Dean David Hess, MD.

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School of Public Health receives $2.5M to address research reproducibility

August 27, 2026Avatar photoHannah Litteer

“It's a very timely topic because two or three years ago, it was not very commonly considered or recognized that there is this huge problem with wasted research," says E. Andrew Balas, PhD.

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Campus News

New school year, new growth for AU’s School of Public Health

August 27, 2026Avatar photoHannah Litteer

"I felt a real sense of optimism from our students, faculty and staff that tells me this is going to be an unforgettable year,” says SPH Dean Teresa Waters, PhD.

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Campus NewsLearning

Shaping the future of higher education through innovation and leadership

August 26, 2026Aaron Smith

Augusta University's Online EdD in Educational Innovation prepares higher education professionals to lead institutional change and improve student success.

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Bring Your A GameCampus News

Board of Regents honors MCG alum and Children’s Hospital visionary Howell

August 26, 2026Avatar photoDenise Parrish

"Few individuals have given more of themselves to the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University and the children of our state than Dr. Howell," says Russell T. Keen.

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Campus NewsCommunityLearning

AU’s SGA president experiences life in Washington, D.C. 

August 26, 2026Avatar photoStacey Eidson

“Experiences like John’s are exactly why we have made student internships an important part of the work of Government Relations,” says Vice President Margie Miller.

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Campus NewsCommunityEmployees

Using tech tools for faster response and a safer campus

August 25, 2026Staci Thompson

New cameras, electronic door security, and emergency response technology are providing the Augusta University Police Department (AUPD) and IT Physical Security with additional tools to help protect the AU community. What if an emergency happened on...

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Campus News

Building community and leadership: the Graduate Ambassador experience

August 25, 2026Staff

“The Graduate Ambassador Program is uniquely designed to enhance the professional abilities and skills of graduate students," says Arif Hassan Zidan, 2025 Graduate Ambassador.

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Campus NewsCommunityLearning

Counseling, Compassion and Community: AU revitalizes the counselor center

August 25, 2026Aaron Smith

“This facility is now positioned to operate successfully with a sustainable plan in place,” says Alicia Brown Becton of the Counselor Education and Training Center.

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Campus NewsCommunityLearning

AU awards 69 students with DREAMS Scholarships

August 24, 2026Avatar photoStacey Eidson

“I believe we owe it to every child to ensure they start out on a level playing field, no matter their zip code," says Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp.

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Campus NewsStudent Success

Class of 2030 welcomed at Freshman Convocation

August 24, 2026Avatar photoHaley Crain

"Convocation is about connection," says Elizabeth Huggins, EdD, director of the Office of First and Second Year Experiences.

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DiscoveryHealthHealth & MedicineResearch & ScholarshipStudent Success

$8,000 in scholarships awarded by Augusta University Faculty Club

August 21, 2026Jaylon Brooks

Four students from multiple health sciences colleges have each been awarded $2,000 scholarships from the Augusta University Faculty Club (AUFC).

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Stewardship

2026 IGIVE Augusta University employee giving campaign kicks off Aug. 25

August 21, 2026Woman's head shotValerie Emerick

“IGIVE is our chance, together, to turn that passion into action for our students and the AU community. I'm honored to participate again this year. Go Jags," says Jeff Snow.

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Campus NewsNews Releases

Augusta University marks 11th year of enrollment growth 

August 20, 2026Avatar photoJamison Guice

"Students have a choice, and for 11 consecutive years, more of them have chosen Augusta University,” says Augusta University President Russell T. Keen.

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Campus NewsStudent Success

Meet Augusta University’s Class of 2030 

August 20, 2026Avatar photoJamison Guice

Meet Augusta University's Class of 2030 and discover their hometowns, majors and fun facts.

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