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DiscoveryGeorgia Cancer CenterHealth & MedicineNews Releases

Paceline grant helping cancer researcher study the immune system

November 27, 2024Avatar photoLindsey Morris

“By understanding this basic mechanism, we will be able to target this pathway and develop new therapeutic strategies against cancer,” says Santhakumar Manicassamy, PhD.

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Campus NewsLearning

Computer and Cyber Graduate Student Organization Fall Fest explores AI

November 26, 2024Woman in business casual suit.Mayah Chester

“Our goal should be to improve understanding and transparency between nations, institutions and people,” says Jason Orlosky, PhD.

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DiscoveryHealth & MedicineNews Releases

IMMCG study reveals clues to how immune system ‘brakes’ prevent self-attack

November 26, 2024Woman's head shotHeather Henley

“This research helps us know what to look for, making it easier to identify similar mechanisms in human diseases," says Klaus Ley, MD.

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Community

Shop local this holiday season and enjoy discounts using AU’s JagPerks

November 26, 2024Avatar photoStacey Eidson

Several locally-owned shops in the Augusta area offer discounts that the Augusta University community can enjoy, not only during the holidays but also year-round.

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News ReleasesStudent Success

Two Augusta University alumni named district teachers of the year

November 25, 2024Felicia BaskettFelicia Baskett

"It is such a joy to have COEHD alumni representing our two largest school systems as their District Teacher of the Year,” says Judi Wilson, PhD.

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Student Success

Augusta University celebrates first-generation students with campus events 

November 25, 2024Avatar photoJamison Guice

“Events like these bring light to first-gen students, and just the fact that it’s a whole day where we can go and celebrate together is just a joy,” says Mikelle Smith.

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CommunityNews Releases

Future Georgia Educators Day inspires next generation of teachers 

November 22, 2024Felicia BaskettFelicia Baskett

“If teaching is where their heart is, we want to show them the possibilities,” says Kim Barker, PhD.

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CommunityNews Releases

AU celebrates early action admits with pair of ceremonies at local high schools

November 22, 2024man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

“It definitely feels good because I've been waiting to see if I got accepted for what feels like a while now,” says Brayden Pringle.

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Campus News

Remembering the life and work of Maria Eugenia Sabbatini, PhD 

November 21, 2024Man's head shotSidhartha Wakade

"I know how important it was for her to be able to work with students," says Michael Murray, PhD.

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DiscoveryEducationNews Releases

Record grant funding ensures growth in COEHD’s counseling program

November 21, 2024Avatar photoKaty Hennig

“This funding validates the importance of addressing mental health at both the student and educator levels,” says Jordon Beasley, PhD.

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CommunityNews Releases

Rural partnership provides women’s health screenings for 19th year

November 20, 2024Nina Sligar

"It ties together everything we are focused on as family nurse practitioners like disease prevention and health promotion,” says Abigail Grandin.

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Bring Your A GameNews Releases

Chair of Social Sciences coedits public affairs book

November 20, 2024man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

The book is designed for current instructors of public administration, political science and social science.

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DiscoveryHealth & MedicineNews Releases

MCG researchers secure $5.7 million in new NIH grants

November 19, 2024Woman smilingJennifer Hilliard Scott

The grants are aimed at helping scientists better understand the mechanisms of two cardiovascular complications associated with HIV.

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Student Success

Basketball alum relishes opportunities to volunteer in his ‘second home’

November 18, 2024man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

“He’s the best worker. He’s on the Mount Rushmore of those I’ve coached,” says Dip Metress.

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Campus News

Stay cyber safe while holiday shopping

November 15, 2024Staci Thompson

Stay safe and vigilant while shopping this holiday season.

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Campus NewsNews Releases

Augusta University records enrollment growth for ninth straight year 

November 15, 2024Avatar photoJamison Guice

“The brand power of Augusta University as a major research facility in the state also contributes to this growth," says Marc Austin, PhD.

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CommunityNews Releases

Saluting service: AU hosts Veterans Day celebration 

November 14, 2024Avatar photoJamison Guice

“It’s not just on Veterans Day that we should say those five words, ‘Thank you for your service,’” says AU President Russell T. Keen.

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Bring Your A Game

Faculty Spotlight: Ashwini Tiwari, PhD

November 14, 2024Karen Klock

"It acts as reminder that the trajectory I first set out for myself was the right one and has given me a motivational boost to be the best version of myself,” says Ashwini Tiwari, PhD.

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Bring Your A GameDiscoveryHealth & MedicineNews Releases

MCG researchers win Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition

November 13, 2024man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

“This year we finally found something that was both an interesting image and an interesting research subject," says Bruno Cisterna, PhD.

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DiscoveryNews ReleasesScience & Mathematics

Augusta University researcher helps in the fight against fentanyl

November 12, 2024Avatar photoStacey Eidson

Guido Verbeck, PhD, chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Augusta University, is making strides to battle the fentanyl epidemic plaguing the nation.

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