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Scientists explore blood flow bump that happens when our neurons are significantly activated

July 15, 2019Toni Baker

Scientists at MCG are looking at how neural activity drives blood flow increases and how important the increases are for the health and proper functioning of neurons. Benefits of better understanding could include better interpreting results of...

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Henry Thomas: Longtime Maxwell manager, volunteer golf assistant remembered for love of Augusta University

July 12, 2019Avatar photoStacey Eidson

Augusta University celebrates the life of Henry Thomas, longtime manager of the Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre and a volunteer golf assistant for more than 30 years.

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JagCard Office moves to create one-stop shop for faculty, staff and students

July 12, 2019Staci Thompson

The JagCard Office is moving to a new location.

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Wilson named dean of College of Education

July 12, 2019Danielle Harris

Dr. Judi WIlson has been named dean of College of Education after serving as interim since June 2018.

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Weighing in on the census debate and the politics of gender

July 11, 2019Woman's head shotHeather Henley

Augusta University experts are ready to discuss the citizenship question on the 2020 census and gender’s influence on political views.

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Hess to testify before U.S. Committee on Agriculture subcommittee

July 11, 2019Woman smilingJennifer Hilliard Scott

Dr. David Hess, MCG dean, will testify before Congress about the importance of high-speed broadband internet and how it helped him and others develop a way to treat stroke patients remotely.

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Kidney transplant program at AU Health receives National Kidney Registry award

July 11, 2019Henry Hanks

Shelby Adams described the 50-year-old Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program at AU Health as “making the impossible possible.”

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Gracey Chafin, founder of Lil G’s Wagons of Hope, to be featured on TODAY Show

July 11, 2019Avatar photoStacey Eidson

Over the past seven years, 13-year-old Gracey Chafin has raised enough money to purchase more than 300 Radio Flyer Wagons and 50,000 toys for the Children's Hospital of Georgia. Her efforts will be featured on The TODAY Show on July 19.

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Augusta University Medical Center receives leadership award

July 10, 2019Danielle Harris

Georgia Hospital Association recognizes Augusta University Health's tobacco cessation initiatives.

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Going fishing for the next treatment for a deadly form of brain cancer

July 10, 2019Chris Curry

They are a popular pet at pet stores across the country. However, one researcher at the Georgia Cancer Center believes a small fish could be key to solving a big problem in the brain.

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Performers wanted for Noon Arts concert series

July 9, 2019Danielle Harris

Show off your talent in the next Noon Arts concert.

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Augusta woman’s vision renewed at age 102

July 9, 2019Henry Hanks

Pelzer struggled with what’s known as blepharoptosis, in which she was unable to open her left eyelid.

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Strengthening muscle may be healthier than losing fat

July 9, 2019Toni Baker

Focusing on strengthening our muscles rather than losing fat may be a better way to protect ourselves from weight-related hazards like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, investigators say.

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Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art presents ‘Unexpected Places’

July 8, 2019Avatar photoStacey Eidson

“Unexpected Places,” an exhibition opening July 11 at the Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art, will feature the work of four regional artists: Y. Malik Jalal, Ryan Parks, Anna Spence and Emily Wang.

Students from several Augusta University colleges spent the day providing health screenings at Costa Layman Farms.
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Costa Layman Health Fair continues to thrive in its 14th year

July 2, 2019man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

Students from several Augusta University colleges spent the day providing health screenings at Costa Layman Farms.

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Supervised fun, exercise both provide psychosocial benefit to children with obesity

July 2, 2019Toni Baker

While regular exercise is clearly beneficial to children — and adults — the psychosocial health of children may benefit as much from other kinds of adult-led after-school programs, Medical College of Georgia researchers report in the journal...

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Five years of inspiring future cyber professionals: GenCyber 2019 week in review

July 1, 2019Avatar photoHaley Crain

Thirty-six rising high school juniors and seniors from as far north as New Jersey and Connecticut to students right here in our backyard were chosen to be a part of the 2019 GenCyber cohort.

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Volunteers needed for Augusta University move-in day

July 1, 2019Danielle Harris

Lend a helping hand to the Jaguars heading back to campus this fall.

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Keefer named CEO at AU Health

July 1, 2019Christen Engel

Katrina Keefer has been named chief executive officer for AU Health effective July 15.

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One year after a transplant, she’s ready to give back at the kidney walk

June 28, 2019Henry Hanks

June 29, 2018, was the day Mary Jackson’s life changed forever.

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