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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...
Danielle HarrisThe 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...
Eric JohnsonAugusta 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...
StaffThe 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...
Brennan MeagherNine 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...
Augusta University has been ranked a 2017 “Best for Vets” university according to a recent report from the Military Times. The eighth annual rankings, the result of a comprehensive school-by-school survey of offerings for veteran and military...
Augusta University Finance Professor Simon Medcalfe will share his predictions for Augusta’s financial status during the university’s Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast. This event will be held at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, in the Jaguar...
Denise ParrishPatients at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia who could not be home to trick-or-treat went door to door through the hospital and Medical Office Building collecting treats and trinkets on Halloween. Many staff members dressed for the occasion...
Augusta University was well represented at two separate events during Nuclear Science Week. On Wednesday, Oct. 19, students from the Richmond County Technical Career Magnet high school, Evans High and Aiken Career and Technology Center attended...
The Augusta City Classic Board of Directors and President Henry Ingram have announced the 2016 Augusta City Classic Hall of Fame Inductees, and Augusta University Director of Athletics Clint Bryant was one of two to receive the honor.
Thanks to a new student-run organization called Jaguar Miracle, nearly $17,0000 was raised for Children’s Hospital of Georgia, during the inaugural Dance Marathon on Oct. 28. About 150 students stayed on their feet during the six-hour event through...
SUBWAY® Cares for Kids Day to be celebrated Nov. 17 AUGUSTA, Ga. – SUBWAY® sandwich shops across the CSRA will celebrate SUBWAY Cares for Kids Day on Thursday, Nov. 17, and donate a portion of the day’s sales to benefit Children’s Hospital of...
This column was originally published Sept. 29 in Men’s Health, and it was published again Oct. 31. Dr. Satish S.C. Rao, director of the Digestive Health Center at Augusta University, gives Men’s Health readers some toe-tingling reasons...