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A ribbon to signify Colon Cancer Awareness Month.

Public Health professor emphasizes early screening for colon cancer

March 5, 2025man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

Friday, March 7, is Dress in Blue Day for Colorectal Cancer Awareness, marking the beginning of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Two women stand in a large banquet room.

College of Nursing alumni board president aims to increase alumni activity

March 4, 2025Headshot of Nina SisoNina Siso

"I want to figure out how the alumni group can help you and how we can represent Augusta University in as many places as we can," says Shena Gazaway, PhD.

A professionally dressed person stands beside a medical manikin in a clinical operating room and smiles at the camera.

MCG faculty member recognized for work in educational simulation

March 3, 2025Avatar photoHannah Litteer

“Simulation is a very technical and very specifically applied pedagogy," says A.J. Kleinheksel, PhD.

a woman stands at a desk with a computer with the Augusta University logo on the screen behind her

Faculty Spotlight: Jeane Silva, PhD, EdD

February 28, 2025Karen Klock

“As a faculty mentor, I am immensely happy witnessing my students' academic and professional growth. Their success is the most rewarding aspect of my work," says Jeane Silva, PhD...

College students sit around an outdoor amphitheater and cheer during a Homecoming event.

In Photos: Highlights of the whirlwind of Homecoming week

February 28, 2025man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

The week leading up to Homecoming weekend at Augusta University was packed full of events for alumni, community members, students, faculty and staff to enjoy together.

Two college men and two college women, all wearing crowns and sashes, smiling in a basketball gymnasium.

Augusta University crowns 2025 Homecoming royalty 

February 28, 2025Avatar photoJamison Guice

"Ultimately, Homecoming was a journey of self-improvement that helped me grow," says Suhayb Nijim.

A young woman sits at a desk and practices using a dental pick on a piece of plaster. There are dental students and other people in the background doing the same thing.

Dental College of Georgia celebrates 26th annual Impressions Day

February 27, 2025Avatar photoHannah Litteer

"It helped me to really experience what it feels like to be a dental student. Now, I am treating my own patients in the junior clinic,” says Aliyah Hill.

Man in gray suit stands at podium with the MCG logo on it

Patten, Ledford, Turner honored by MCG dean

February 27, 2025Woman smilingJennifer Hilliard Scott

Medical College of Georgia Dean David Hess, MD, gave his annual State of the College Address on Friday, Feb. 21.

A man wearing a tie stands in a hallway. He has his hand resting on a notebook that was placed on an end table.

School of Public Health professor named to new faculty leadership program

February 27, 2025man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

“This program will help me learn more about what it takes to, not only get involved with but lead research projects at a university like AU,” says Brett Burrows, PhD.

People are standing outside the Georgia Cancer Center's M. Bert Storey Research Building cheering and celebrating particpants taking part in PaceDay 2023.

Paceline and MCG Foundation advancing innovative cancer research

February 26, 2025Cayla Long

Since 2019, 26 community-funded innovative cancer research projects at the Georgia Cancer Center have been made possible through Paceline grants.

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Where are they now? Nursing alumna helps fellow soldiers with mental health

February 25, 2025man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

"It’s fulfilling to feel like a vital piece of the puzzle, making a difference as a nurse, officer and leader," says Cristina McCray Lukas.

Two Cyber Buildings by the Savannah River.

Georgia General Assembly examines artificial intelligence

February 25, 2025Avatar photoStacey Eidson

“Artificial intelligence is changing the trajectory of health care in this state and throughout the country,” says Augusta University President Russell T. Keen.

Motherboard with a big AI chip in the center.

Pamplin professor examines future of energy and AI in new paper

February 24, 2025man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

Lance Hunter, PhD, says data centers currently use an estimated 1% to 2% of power worldwide, and those energy demands could grow 160% by 2030.

A man looks at a computer screen.

Submit your FAFSA before May 1 priority deadline

February 21, 2025Avatar photoJamison Guice

“We're seeing a much smoother process for completion,” says Director of Financial Aid Kyle Parsons.

Graphic design students gain real-world experience with local nonprofit

February 20, 2025Paige Tucker

“I hope the one thing the students learned was the creative process needs to allow for some flexibility,” says Clarissa Gainey.

Woman in science lab

IMMCG postdoc explores cancer, heart disease connection with AHA fellowship

February 19, 2025Woman's head shotHeather Henley

“By delving into these connections, we hope to identify new ways to mitigate cardiovascular risks in cancer survivors," says Sabrina Robichaud, PhD.

A man in a suit and tie stands in a large atrium and leans against a railing.

Cancer clinic researcher publishes ‘Encyclopedia of Hereditary Cancer’

February 18, 2025Avatar photoLindsey Morris

It spans 250 topics and includes an in-depth index section of 30 pages.

Two female dentists and two female children smile at the camera. They are in a dental exam room, with an X-ray on the screen behind them.

DCG hosts 22nd annual Give Kids a Smile event

February 17, 2025Avatar photoHannah Litteer

“It gives you a sense of joy, a sense of pride, just to see the kids smile,” says Kandyce A'see, EdD.

Four people stand in a large room in a government capitol building.

Celebrating AU’s first maternal fetal medicine fellow

February 17, 2025Avatar photoStacey Eidson

Amalia Brawley, MD, is Augusta University's first fellow in the Medical College of Georgia and Wellstar MCG Health’s new three-year Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship program.

A woman stands in a large library with books all around. There is a love seat behind her and an arm chair in one corner of the room.

Pamplin faculty member wins $100K journalism award

February 14, 2025man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

“Stories are how we survive. A careful reporter can provide perspective, cultivate empathy and provide light for readers that need it," says Latria Graham.

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