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Brennan MeagherThose who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it. But what about those who dare to change it? The Jagwire team sat down recently with Dr. Andrew Goss, chair of the Department of History, Anthropology & Philosophy, to discuss his use...
StaffThe Office of Advancement hosted Thank a Donor Day on Thursday, Nov. 3, at the Education Commons Patio on the Health Sciences Campus and at the JSAC Patio on the Summerville Campus. Thank a Donor Day is designed to help create a culture of...
Eric JohnsonBright and early on a hot, sunny Saturday in August, a new era at Augusta University began when the first group of undergraduates to live in Oak Hall pulled up to the curb on Spellman Street and began the efficient and highly orchestrated unloading...
Denise ParrishMedia advisory for Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 CONTACT: Denise Parrish, 706-831-3148, mparrish@augusta.edu EVENT: Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home will hold a Veterans Day ceremony with special guest speaker Col. Robert L. Holmes with the U.S. Army...
With flu season quickly approaching, many parents are facing the age-old question: To vaccinate or not? While shots aren’t always the most pleasing experience for you or for your child, a flu shot can be their best defense against the virus. A flu...
Can you tell fact from fiction when it comes to cholesterol and your health? Answer the questions below to find out your cholesterol IQ.
This this quiz at the Your Health Today blog and learn more about cholesterol.
Danielle HarrisEvans and Martinez are among the top 20 best cities to raise a family, according to WalletHub. What makes these cities and others on the list popular to younger families? Political Science and Public Administration Professor Wesley Meares share his...
Dr. J. Aaron Johnson, assistant division chief of Health Services Research in the Institute of Public and Preventive Health (IPPH) at Augusta University, has been named the Institute’s interim director, succeeding Dr. Selina Smith who served as the...
Dr. Quincy J. ByrdsongThe following is the first of an ongoing series of columns by Dr. Quincy Byrdsong, vice president for academic planning and strategic initiatives. Diversity is the state of being different, the concepts of variety and multiformity, so a discussion...
The number of people seeking gun permits has increased before Election Day, according to the FBI National Instant Criminal Background Check System, or NICS. So, what is causing this surge in gun-related purchases? Economic Professor Jurgen Brauer...
Augusta University and Augusta University Health compliance training began Nov. 1. The deadline for completion is Dec.1. Hands-On Learning Labs have been scheduled at the following locations on both campuses to assist employees with computer access...
The Augusta Jaguars men’s basketball team will play a preseason exhibition game at Division I opponent Wichita State on Saturday, Nov. 5, with a 3 p.m. tipoff in Koch Arena. Augusta University will host watch parties from 2:30 – 5 p.m. at...
Nick GarrettDr. Jana Sandarg, professor of Spanish at Augusta University, and Angie Mallar, developmental education manager at Helms College, have a special favor to ask this holiday season. They’d like you to consider donating to the Los Amigos Hispanos Annual...
Open Enrollment for university employees begins Monday, October 31 and ends Friday, November 11 at midnight. All employees must make benefit elections/changes online during the Open Enrollment period. Some benefit elections are not automatically...
Augusta University has been designated as a NDS/DHS National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security. The designation, which included designations for seven other...
On Wednesday, Oct. 26, students in Dr. Andrew Goss’ “Modern Japan” class began their day with something a little different. Stepping into class, they split into groups, gathered around a set of rolling tables and rose to bow before a black-and-white...
The second annual Walk 2 Remember, a 24-hour walk-a-thon to recognize the sacrifice and dedication of our veterans, will kick off at 11 a.m. on Nov. 10 behind the Maxwell Theatre on the Summerville Campus and end 24 hours later with an awareness...
Kelly JasperAugusta University students will honor individuals who have donated their body to the education of future doctors, dentists, nurses and allied health professionals at the annual Body Donation Memorial Service at 1 p.m., Friday, Nov. 4, in the...
Nine justices. Countless rulings. One voice. The Supreme Court is one of the three pillars holding our government together, but what happens when a piece of that pillar is missing? The Jagwire crew sat down with Dr. Martha Ginn, associate professor...
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 new research that hopes to shed light on whether vitamin D and omega 3...