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StaffIn honor of the 50th anniversary of the desegregation of the Medical College of Georgia, Jagwire presents the story of Dr. David Ronald “Ron” Spearman, a member of the third integrated class in the the college’s history. Written by...
Eric JohnsonThe University System of Georgia is coming together to support its colleagues at Albany State University in the aftermath of two separate tornados. Those interested in helping can make a monetary donation via the Red Cross, or they can make a...
By Giovanna Fabbri Warm up other’s heart with your good heart Millions of Americans live with some heart disease, stroke or cardiovascular condition. According to American Heart Association studies, 2,200 Americans die each day because of...
Taylor LambIn a fight for first place in the Peach Belt Conference East Division, the Augusta University men’s basketball team beat the USC Aiken Pacers 71-69 on Monday night in Christenberry Fieldhouse. Augusta leads the PBC standings. The Jaguars (16-4, 9-3...
On Friday, Jan. 20, Joe Pierce began work as Augusta University’s director of student engagement. Pierce came to the university from Apple Augusta, where he led a team of roughly 70 individuals. At Apple, he worked to develop his staff and lead his...
Sometimes, you just need a reminder. Sure, we know that we work at a great place filled with exceptional people, and obviously we know the scholars and researchers and clinicians we produce are so prepared – and the patients we care for so grateful...
Nick GarrettThe Augusta University men’s and women’s basketball teams host the USC Aiken Pacers on Monday, Jan. 30 for a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader in Christenberry Fieldhouse. The Jaguars have set a ‘White Out’ for the rivalry...
Andy NapierOn average, a healthy adult heart beats more than 100,000 times per day. Almost every second of every day, our hearts pump blood through our bodies and keep us alive. As such, it only makes sense that we take care of our hearts. Learn a few...
Known as the “silent killer,” due to its undetectability, carbon monoxide gas takes 200 lives per year on average. Tragically, most victims killed by the odorless, colorless gas are under the age of five. By looking for certain signals...
Brennan MeagherIn 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 ways our scientists are investigating “misbehavior” among receptors...
Danielle HarrisAugusta University will host two career expos in February – one aimed at those looking for a job in education and the other at those looking for general employment. The K-12 Educator Expo, for those interested in meeting administrators and...
Between 2014-2015, there were 40 active shooter incidents in the United States. These incidents resulted in the deaths of 231 people. Six of these shootings ended after a citizen took action. Unfortunately, Augusta has had its share of active...
Jennifer Hilliard ScottAn innovator in the use of ultrasound in medical education and treatment and a physician/scientist whose long-term work has helped develop a new line of cancer drugs are two of only four recipients for Georgia Bio’s 2017 Innovation Awards. The...
Toni BakerDr. Sandra B. Sexson, chief of the Section of Child, Adolescent and Family Psychiatry and director of training in child and adolescent psychiatry at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, has received a top educator award from the...
Dr. Kelli Braun, associate professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, has been named associate dean of admissions for the medical school. Braun, a 2004 MCG graduate, had been...
Proposals for study abroad and study away programs set to run Fall 2017, Spring 2018 and Summer 2018 are due to the study abroad committee no later than Apr. 1, 2017. Faculty and staff interested in submitting proposals for a study abroad or a study...
Augusta University’s got talent, and you can experience it for free at “Noon Arts: Live at the Lee” on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Lee Auditorium on the Health Sciences Campus. The free event is sponsored by the Augusta University Arts Council...
Students and alumni of Augusta University will show off their Jaguar spirit during the institution’s annual homecoming week, Feb. 13-18. The week-long celebration includes several on-and off-campus activities such as dining out in Downtown Augusta...
Meal kit delivery services are becoming increasingly popular as it offers the convenience of having groceries delivered to your home. However, with so many meal delivery providers on the market, Nicole Moore, a registered dietitian with the Augusta...
The Augusta University Office of Volunteer Services and Engagement can help you prepare for Valentine’s Day while helping a good cause. Sparkle Life, a designer jewelry retailer, will be on campus with a Pre-Valentine’s Day Trunk Show...