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Medical Minute discusses bones and gravity

October 25, 2017Brennan 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 and why the force of gravity and physical activity put on our bones helps...

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Voting underway for student films about tobacco dangers

October 25, 2017Chris Curry

Their goal is same: to educate people about the dangers of tobacco use. But only one of the 18 public service announcements produced by students in Rick Pukis’ class can be crowned “Audience Favorite.” The films were produced as part of a...

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Strategic Plan charts course to the future

October 24, 2017Avatar photoStaff

At his State of the University Address on Oct. 20, President Brooks Keel unveiled Beyond Boundaries, Augusta University’s new strategic plan.

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Keel outlines successes, details challenges at first State of the University address

October 24, 2017Eric Johnson

President Brooks Keel delivered a punchy and often frank assessment of the state of the university.

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New target emerging for treating diabetes-related blood vessel damage

October 23, 2017Toni Baker

A key enzyme that helps our proteins fold and function properly may also be a good therapeutic target to improve blood vessel health in diseases like diabetes and atherosclerosis, scientists say. The enzyme is protein disulfide isomerase, or PDI...

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IE Week is the best way to see the world—on campus

October 23, 2017Nick Garrett

IE Week is an opportunity for students to celebrate the benefits of international education.

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Chef to bring the flavors of France to Atrium Dining, Terrace Café

October 23, 2017Avatar photoStaff

Enjoy the flavors of France this week, when acclaimed chef Frederic Mercier brings his passion for cooking to Augusta University. Currently a culinary expert for Sodexo brands in France, Mercier studied at Internat du Centre de Formation des...

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Human trafficking signs required by law, should not be removed

October 23, 2017Avatar photoStaff

During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly amended state law requiring government entities, including institutions of the University System of Georgia, to publicly provide information about available resources for victims of human...

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Dental College of Georgia students working on new educational video

October 20, 2017Chris Curry

It may look like a space for dental students to learn the skills necessary for their career, but last week the Dental College of Georgia was transformed into with lights, cameras and student actors. The students behind the Comprehensive Oral health...

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Pediatric surgery duo helps with cleft palate repairs on Peruvian children

October 20, 2017Avatar photoDenise Parrish

Two members of the pediatric surgery team at Children’s Hospital of Georgia spent 10 days in Puno, Peru, in late August serving on the medical mission team for Angels of Charity and Music, based out of Los Angeles. Dennis Rodriguez, a...

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Augusta University to host writers series

October 20, 2017Danielle Harris

Augusta University welcomes renowned authors Patrick Phillips and Drew Lanham as the keynote speakers for the 2017 Sand Hill Writers Series. This free seminar will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Oct. 23 on the Summerville Campus in the Jaguar Student...

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‘KRACK’ WiFi Attack could put your information at risk

October 19, 2017Nick Garrett

New cybersecurity research has revealed a vulnerability in the WPA2 (Wireless Access) security encryption protocol. Since many modern devices and wireless routers rely on WPA2 to encrypt WiFi traffic, chances are good that your devices may have also...

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“Technomad” Benny Lewis to visit campus, share “language hacking” tips

October 19, 2017Nick Garrett

Language hacker Benny Lewis will hold a public talk, “Language Hacking – Your Journey to Foreign Language Fluency,” Nov. 2 in the JSAC Ballroom.

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State of the University Address to reveal strategic plan

October 19, 2017Avatar photoStaff

Keel will talk about past successes and accomplishments while offering a first look at the university’s new strategic plan, Beyond Boundaries.

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Fourth annual Cyber Georgia @ Augusta University a success

October 19, 2017Brennan Meagher

The fourth annual Cyber Georgia @ Augusta University brought the nation’s top cybersecurity experts to the area.

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Jags set to battle Clemson in pre-season exhibition game

October 18, 2017Taylor Lamb

The Augusta University men’s basketball team will travel to Clemson University on Thursday, Nov. 2, to take on the Tigers in the Littlejohn Coliseum for a 7:00 p.m. exhibition game. The game is free to all. “Anytime you can play at an...

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Open enrollment for university employees underway

October 18, 2017Avatar photoStaff

Open Enrollment Information Open Enrollment occurs in the fall of each year and is your annual opportunity to change plans and/or add or drop eligible dependents. The only other opportunity you have to make changes is if you experience a qualifying...

Health

Impatient to see the health system’s new ad campaign? You don’t have to wait.

October 17, 2017Eric Johnson

Beginning next week, Augusta University Health is kicking off its new advertising campaign. Curious? Here’s a sneak peek. Built on the Power of You, it celebrates the hard work and dedication of the Augusta University Health family.

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Sand Hills Writer Series returns with authors Patrick Phillips, Drew Lanham

October 17, 2017Nick Garrett

The Sand Hills Writer Series returns on Monday, Oct. 23 with guest speakers Patrick Phillips and Drew Lanham. Patrick Phillips, poet, translator and educator, is the author of three books of poetry. His latest work, Blood at the Root: A Racial...

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Augusta University Health System board will meet Oct. 26

October 17, 2017Avatar photoDenise Parrish

The next meeting of the Augusta University Health System Board is scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia, 1446 Harper St., in first-floor conference room BT-1810.

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