Inside Gardenia Azul

  Today we spent several hours in a community in Rio that is similar to Rocinha, Gardenia Azul. Arthur and I were there to interview a family and were permitted to get footage of the community. We were welcomed into the homes and were treated...

Christ the Redeemer

Today we went to one of the seven wonders of the modern world: Christ the Redeemer. The view from the top of the mountain where the Christ sits is incredible. From the top of the mountain you can see the entire city of Rio. However, today there was...

IGIVE campaign continues today

If you missed the IGIVE kickoff, you’ve still got chances to give. The IGIVE campaign got off to a great start on the Health Sciences Campus on Aug.9, but that was just the beginning. If you didn’t make it to that event, you’ve got plenty of other...

School Separation Anxiety – For Parents and Kids

Back to school means the end of summer break and again with the long hours of separation between children and parents. For some, school is welcomed by both parties; parents can relax in peace, and kids are finally free from boredom. For others, on...

Lagoa do Marapendi

Arthur Takahashi and Brennan Meagher, our folks in Rio, submitted these photos of Lagoa do Marapendi in Rio de Janerio. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related content provided by the talented members of the Augusta University...

The Favelas: In pictures

  No coverage of Rio de Janeiro would be complete without an examination of the favelas, or slums. On August 17, Arthur Takahashi and Brennan Meagher explored Rocinha, the largest slum in South America. Each blogged about the experience. Read...

Rio through an Olympian’s eyes

Olympian and Augusta University alumnus Pardon Ndhlovu shares his impressions of Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilians he’s met and the Brazilian food he’s been able to eat while there. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related...

Pardon describes Rio race preparation

Pardon Ndhlovu, Olympian and Augusta University alumnus, talks about race preparations ahead of Sunday’s Olympic marathon. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related content provided by the talented members of the Augusta University...

Different worlds

The first time I went to a “favela,” or slums, I was with my dad. As we drove through the dirt roads, I saw people peeking through the windows, looking at us with mistrust. That feeling was replaced by joy when they saw we had a trunk full of toys...

The Favelas: My experience

  When I was living in New York City, I came across a mural on Coney Island that I really liked. It read: “The day before Easter and the day after Labor Day – people still live here. People die here. People love here.” The same could be said...

The latest from our Jags in Rio

By now you’ve probably seen the photo of Pardon Ndhlovu and the U.S. women’s gymnastics team. Thanks to Arthur Takahashi and Brennan Meagher, the two Augusta University correspondents we sent to Rio to cover the Pardon’s Olympic...

Freshman Convocation: In pictures

Freshman Convocation welcomed the class of 2020 with a greeting from President Brooks Keel, a keynote address by Distinguished Alum Dr. Simona Murph, the traditional class photo and an informal reception with professors.