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Dr. Vega named MCG chief of gastroenterology and hepatology

April 26, 2018Woman smilingJennifer Hilliard Scott

Dr. Kenneth J. Vega, an expert in gastroesophageal reflux disease and ethnic/gender variations in Barrett’s esophagus, is the new chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Medical College of Georgia Department of Medicine. The...

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Come see student’s military history displays May 1

April 26, 2018Emily Lacey

Students in the American Military History class are putting on a military history display.

Health

Medical Minute discusses chili peppers and traumatic brain injury

April 25, 2018Brennan Meagher

In this week’s Medical Minute, Dr. Joseph Hobbs, chairman of the Department of Family Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, discusses how the cell receptor that allows us to feel the heat of a red chili pepper can...

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Montroy named director of budget services

April 25, 2018Eric Johnson

Tara Montroy has been named director of budget services within the finance division.

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Drinking baking soda could be an inexpensive, safe way to combat autoimmune disease

April 25, 2018Toni Baker

This pantry staple may help reduce the destructive inflammation of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.

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See what happened during 2018 National Volunteer Week at Augusta University

April 24, 2018Emily Lacey

Events included the Bravo Brunch awards, and a Furry Friends Fiesta for our beloved pet volunteers and their handlers.

Campus NewsStudent Success

6 tips for picking the right college

April 24, 2018Brennan Meagher

We all know academics are important when looking for a college. But college is about more than getting a degree. It should offer opportunities outside the classroom to practice leadership skills and broaden your horizons, while also providing a fun...

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“Not Alone:” The impact of social entrepreneurship in Peru

April 23, 2018Brennan Meagher

Social entrepreneurship, a business model that endeavors to create employment opportunities, income and profit is growing in popularity. Dr. William Hatcher, Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of the Master of Public...

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Compound improves stroke outcome by reducing lingering inflammation

April 23, 2018Toni Baker

An experimental compound appears to improve stroke outcome by reducing the destructive inflammation that can continue months after a stroke, scientists report.

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MCG honors distinguished faculty

April 22, 2018Woman smilingJennifer Hilliard Scott

The first board certified intensivist in Georgia and a neonatologist and expert in pediatric nutrition are among the faculty being honored by the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University.

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Pretlow named dean of College of Allied Health Sciences

April 19, 2018Danielle Harris

Dr. Lester Pretlow has been named dean of the College of Allied Health Sciences at Augusta University, effective May 1, 2018. Pretlow has served in the interim role since August 2017. “Dr. Pretlow is a nationally recognized expert in medical...

In the News

Atlanta Business Chronicle interviews assistant dean about job growth in Georgia

April 19, 2018Emily Lacey

Melissa Furman details the need for new workers for new kinds of jobs as well as the need to replace those in the baby boom generation who are getting ready to retire.

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Cagle to deliver commencement address; ceremony to be livestreamed

April 19, 2018Nick Garrett

The Honorable Casey Cagle, Lt. Gov. of Georgia, will address Augusta University’s class of 2018 during the institution’s commencement ceremony on Friday, May 11 at 2 p.m. at the James Brown Arena.

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Student turns a year’s worth of trash into art exhibition

April 18, 2018Avatar photoStaff

Research meets art in Avalyn Zilke's senior art exhibition, now on display at the Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art.

Health

Family gains three new members after bone marrow transplant connects two men

April 18, 2018Chris Curry

Two men who had never met are now connected for the rest of their lives, thanks to a magic show.

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AU Faculty Club awards 2018-2019 scholarship recipients

April 18, 2018Emily Lacey

Faculty Club awards scholarships for health sciences students.

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Augusta University Memorial Ceremony on April 25

April 18, 2018Emily Lacey

Augusta University is to hold a memorial ceremony in remembrance of the students and staff who lost their lives this past year.

Employees

2018 EAC award winners announced

April 17, 2018Emily Lacey

Each year, the Employee Advisory Council accepts nominations for outstanding employees and teams who deserve recognition through the annual EAC Employee Awards.

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Antioxidant therapy may reduce increased cardiovascular risk of young women with type 1 diabetes

April 17, 2018Toni Baker

The high estrogen levels that typically afford younger women protection from cardiovascular disease appear to instead multiply their risk if they have type 1 diabetes, researchers say.

Campus News

Before he was a Pulitzer Prize winner, he was the force behind Black Panther’s phenomenal soundtrack

April 16, 2018Nick Garrett

Congratulations on the @PulitzerPrizes, @kendricklamar! A few months ago we sat dow with our resident KL expert, Adam Diehl, to discuss the newly released Black Panther album, which Lamar co-produced.

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