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A group of 12 medical students in their medical-professional lab coats stand in front of a backdrop with logos for Augusta University and the Medical College of Georgia on it. The group includes eight women and four men. Three of the women are holding roses.

Peach State Health Plan, MCG announce 2024 Peach State Scholars

August 13, 2024Woman smilingJennifer Hilliard Scott

These students will complete medical school in 3 years, enter into a Georgia residency program and then serve in rural or underserved Georgia.

group of people standing on steps.

New faculty ‘Engage’ the start of their journey at Augusta University

August 13, 2024Avatar photoHaley Crain

“My hope is that this conference has energized this group to start their careers with Jag Nation engaged and ready to guide our students to success," said Zach Kelehear, EdD.

Six adults and two children, one in a wheelchair, stand in the lobby of a children's hospital. One adult is wearing a doctor's lab coat and is holding a large check.

Hyundai invests $400,000 in pediatric cancer research

August 12, 2024Avatar photoDenise Parrish

“This could positively impact care for children with brain tumors by improving their quality of life,” said Theodore Johnson, MD, PhD.

Group of medical researchers, all wearing lab coats, standing in a lab.

$11.3 million NIH grant to help identify causes of vascular disease

August 8, 2024Woman smilingJennifer Hilliard Scott

A key problem is the loss of “redox balance” between harmful molecules called reactive oxygen species and helpful molecules like nitric oxide.

Two men stand next to each other smiling for the camera while one of the men holds a small plaque

Faculty Spotlight: Thomas Weeks

August 8, 2024Karen Klock

“I get to meet so many different students with diverse and creative ideas about learning and the research process,” says Thomas Weeks.

A family, including a mom, dad and five children ranging in age from a baby up to 10-years-old, stand in a large hallway surrounded by lots of people. The kids are holding bags filled with school supplies and books.

Augusta University hosts Back to School at the HUB/Books for Shay event

August 7, 2024Felicia BaskettFelicia Baskett

"This event is one of the significant ways we can help educationally, in addition to our daily services,” said Sam Klein.

Three nursing students practice taking vital signs from a mannequin laying in a medical bed inside a lab set up to look like a hospital room.

Retired nurse pledges gift to provide scholarships for nursing students

August 6, 2024Betty Meehan

“We need nurses, and there are people who need help to get there,” said Ollie Creasy.

A group of people stand around a poster pinned to a moveable board. A college woman is talking to the group and pointing to pictures and graphs on the board.

STAR Program opens research pathways for undergrads

August 6, 2024man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

"We want to use the STAR Program as a platform to showcase all of the PhD programs we have here at AU," said Dean of The Graduate School Jennifer C. Sullivan, PhD.

Two people in research laboratory

Georgia Cancer Center nurturing tomorrow’s biomedical scientists

August 5, 2024Chris Curry

“The Summer Research Experience program has become a beacon of inspiration for young minds enthusiastic about biomedical sciences."

A woman stands in a long hallway of a building on a college campus.

Waters announces additional leaders for School of Public Health

August 2, 2024man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

"I am so pleased they have agreed to take on these roles on a more permanent basis to support the ongoing success of the School of Public Health.”

Two women stand next to each other smiling at the camera. The woman on the left is holding a vertical award.

Faculty Spotlight: Cyndy Epps

August 1, 2024Karen Klock

“I love my students and work hard to do what I can to help them thrive," says Cyndy Epps.

Large group of people holding awards.

Augusta University employees, graduates among Top 10 in 10

August 1, 2024Woman's head shotJennifer Lask

“Augusta University and the city are so connected. I see countless opportunities everyday of how we can further bridge the two together through unique collaborations."

group in white coats stands in lab

$2.4M grant helps MCG scientists study effects of stress on bones as we age

August 1, 2024Woman smilingJennifer Hilliard Scott

The research team believes the answer may be in how stress hormones signal the skeleton to make more bone making cells instead of bone-dissolving ones

A large group of people stand at the front of a big auditorium. Three men in the middle of the group are holding a ceremonial pair of over-sized scissors to cut a ribbon signifying the opening of a new college campus.

Augusta University opens new Medical College of Georgia campus in Savannah

July 31, 2024man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

“This campus expansion builds on our long-standing commitment as the state’s flagship medical school to produce the best-trained doctors for Georgia."

Young students work on a computer during animation camp

Inspiring future animation students in first-of-its-kind camp

July 31, 2024Avatar photoKevin Faigle

“I think a lot of people think they know what animation is, but there’s more to it. It’s more than just drawing characters; there are a lot of ways to bring these worlds to life."

two men stand together while one man holds a plaque

Faculty Spotlight: Andy Hauger, PhD

July 25, 2024Karen Klock

“It is fantastic to see students learn and develop and move on to successful post-graduate careers," says Andy Hauger, PhD.

Dental Hygiene student working on a patient's teeth

Dental Hygiene awarded grant for new anesthesia course

July 25, 2024man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

This skill will only enhance our already sought-after graduates in the job market,” said Suzanne Mathis.

A woman wearing a scientific lab coat sits at a computer with two screens and uses the mouse to look at different areas of some microscopic images.

Georgia Cancer Center researcher turning grief into hope

July 24, 2024Juilanna McGahee

"Persistence and encouragement will help us go through the valleys," said Yan Cui, PhD.

A woman wearing a medical professional's lab coat instructs a classroom full of nursing students.

Nursing professor adds voice to national discussion on mental health

July 23, 2024Headshot of Nina SisoNina Siso

“The more we increase awareness, the more we create the possibility of coworkers looking out for each other," said Caroline McKinnon, PhD.

Man in front of blue wall

Steve Ruby works to share late wife’s passion for literacy education

July 23, 2024Woman's head shotValerie Emerick

In becoming so closely connected to Paulette Harris, PhD, Steve Ruby couldn’t help but get immersed in the Augusta University Literacy Center.

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