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The Knights Templar presenting a check to Dr. Mai Yamamoto
DiscoveryHealth & MedicineStewardship

$90K grant funds researcher’s study on protecting premature babies’ vision

November 9, 2026Woman's head shotValerie Emerick

"I believe our work can ultimately help patients. That is what motivates me as a scientist," says Mai Yamamoto, PhD.

A woman in a blue shirt holds up an Augusta University craft item while speaking to a crowd off-camera.
BusinessCampus NewsDiscoveryStudent Success

AU alumna Audrey Murell fosters community engagement at Augusta Training Shop

November 9, 2026Tyler Wooten

AU alum Audrey Murell leads Augusta Training Shop, a nearby non-profit that employs adults with disabilities who create handmade goods that have gone viral in recent years.

Scholarship recipients gathered with their donors
Bring Your A GameScience & MathematicsStewardshipStudent Success

College of Science and Mathematics revels in inaugural Scholarship Luncheon

November 6, 2026Valerie Linares

“I am grateful for the Georgia Power Scholarship, which helps me work towards my goal of becoming an orthopedic surgeon,” says KingDavid Nwankwo.

Steve Hardy, associate director of philanthropy, connects with guests during the College of Education and Human Development's Scholarship Awards Ceremony.
Campus NewsEducationStudent Success

Student achievement celebrated during COEHD Scholarship Awards Ceremony

November 5, 2026Aaron Smith

Augusta University's College of Education and Human Development recently celebrated deserving students during its Scholarship Awards Ceremony.

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Campus NewsEmployeesFaculty & StaffStewardship

AU raises nearly $370,000 through annual IGIVE fundraising campaign

November 5, 2026Woman's head shotValerie Emerick

A record number of faculty and staff donors, 2,030 in total, participated in this year's IGIVE employee campaign.

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DiscoveryGeorgia Cancer CenterHealth & MedicineNews Releases

GCC researchers awarded $2.8M NIH grant towards pancreatic cancer treatment

November 5, 2026Avatar photoLindsey Morris

Nahid Mivechi, PhD, Xiongjie Jin, PhD, and Dimitrios Moskofidis, PhD, MD, have been awarded a five-year grant from The National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute.

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Bring Your A GameBusinessDiscovery

Hull College of Business students start nonprofit

November 4, 2026Avatar photoStephanie Hill

"We wanted to create something unique, affordable, and healthy for your skin ... and we found a way to make a bar of soap for less than a dollar," says Raiyna Bearden, AU senior.

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Computer & Cyber SciencesDiscoveryEducationLearning

Advancing software engineering education with artificial intelligence 

November 4, 2026Felicia BaskettFelicia Baskett

Augusta University researchers are collaborating with two universities to help students bridge that gap through Software Engineering Tutor, a new AI-supported learning tool.

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Campus NewsClinical CareDiscoveryHealthHealth & MedicineNews Releases

NIH grant expands aging research training opportunities for MCG students

November 3, 2026Woman smilingJennifer Hilliard Scott

An NIH training grant is expanding aging research opportunities for Medical College of Georgia students.

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Campus NewsLearning

Prospective students discover new academic paths during See Augusta

November 2, 2026Avatar photoJamison Guice

“See Augusta is a great opportunity to introduce students to programs they may not have heard of or even considered before,” says Sam Reece.

Campus NewsFaculty & StaffStudent Success

Values in Action: Values Week 2026

November 2, 2026Jaylon Brooks

Every November, Values Week puts a spotlight on AU's values, celebrating the students, faculty and staff who embody what it means to be part of the Jaguar community.

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Faculty & StaffStudent Success

Teaching Excellence and Innovation Day celebrates faculty, student success

October 29, 2026Avatar photoHaley Crain

Faculty and staff gathered at Augusta University for the inaugural Teaching Excellence and Innovation Day.

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DiscoveryHealth & MedicineNews Releases

IMMCG researcher receives $3.8 million NIH grant to study atherosclerosis

October 29, 2026man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

“It's our hope that we will identify a novel therapeutic target that can be used for treatment and prevention of atherosclerosis," says Kunzhe Dong, PhD.

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Campus NewsCommunityHealth

Honoring Tom Golisano for his generous $50 million gift

October 29, 2026Avatar photoStacey Eidson

“Mr. Golisano’s generosity is already helping our faculty physicians and care teams build on the extraordinary work they do,” says Augusta University President Russell T. Keen.

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AnnouncementsBring Your A GameCommunity

Marlo Vernon: An unstoppable force for rural health across Georgia

October 28, 2026Avatar photoHannah Litteer

“Just knowing that everything we’ve done has brought us to this point is incredibly exciting and humbling," says Marlo Vernon, PhD.

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Campus NewsStudent Success

Plan Ahead: Complete the 2027-28 FAFSA early  

October 28, 2026Avatar photoJamison Guice

“We want students to explore all the resources available to help make their education affordable. Completing the FAFSA is an important step," says Kyle Parsons.

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LearningStudent Success

Physician assistant student partakes in Education Association fellowship

October 27, 2026man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

“I enjoyed the experience and I was glad that they selected me,” says Seth French after his participation in Student Health Policy Fellowship with PAEA.

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Campus NewsNews Releases

Phillip Popovich, PhD, named EVP for research and innovation at Augusta University

October 27, 2026Staff

Phillip Popovich, PhD, an internationally recognized neuroscientist, will join Augusta University as executive vice president for research and innovation early 2027.

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Campus NewsCommunityOutreach and Economic Dev

Holiday Maker’s Market returns to the Georgia Cyber Center

October 26, 2026Avatar photoHaley Crain

Maker's Market provides a space for AU's entrepreneurial community to showcase their talents, creativity and businesses.

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Campus NewsCommunity

Nobody navigates graduate school alone

October 26, 2026Staff

For a group of doctoral students, what began as individual decisions to pursue advanced training became a shared journey defined by connection, perseverance and support.

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