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Brennan MeagherIt’s no secret that sport has the power to unite people and cultures. The Olympics, one of the biggest sporting events in the world, is the perfect example of this. However, it is one thing to know the power of sport but another to experience it...
Eric JohnsonKeep up with the latest from our Jags in Rio by checking in with Jagwire’s Olympics page throughout the weekend. Our folks on the ground will continue blogging, filing stories and taking pictures – and you better believe we’ll post the results from...
While on assignment in Rio, Arthur Takahashi and Brennan Meagher took a moment to visit one of the seven wonders of the modern world: Christ the Redeemer. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related content provided by the talented members...
StaffWhat could be more soothing than a brief tour of the wondrous waters of Rio? Turns out, not much. Sit back and relax as our correspondents abroad beam a touch of Brazilian majesty back to the States. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic...
Dr. Heather Abdelnur, associate professor of history, explains what life is really like for the hundreds of thousands of people living in Rio’s mountaintop favelas. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related content provided by the...
Arthur Takahashi and Brennan Meagher went to Barra da Tijuca Beach in Rio de Janeiro to bring back these great images, For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related content provided by the talented members of the Augusta University...
Augusta University alumnus Marcelo Braga, who works as an educational coordinator for the Brazilian Olympic Committee, gives us an insider’s view of the 2016 Rio Games. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related content provided by...
Marcelo Braga, alumnus and educational coordinator at the Brazilian Olympic Committee, talks about his experience working with athletes. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related content provided by the talented members of the Augusta...
Marcelo Braga, alumnus and educational coordinator at the Brazilian Olympic Committee, talks about his experience at Augusta University and how his time there helped him succeed in his professional career. For the latest from Rio and for great...
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...
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...
In advance of Sunday’s Olympic marathon, Pardon Ndhlovu’s wife Keara shares how she’s preparing for the big day. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related content provided by the talented members of the Augusta...
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...
Enjoy this ride down the beach in Rio — you’ll wish you were there. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related content provided by the talented members of the Augusta University community, please visit our Olympics page. And...
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...
If it’s been a while since your last doctor’s exam, you’re not alone. Many men aren’t going to the doctor regularly for a wide range of reasons. But regular visits can be important to keep you healthy and identify health issues early on. Check out...
Arthur TakahashiArthur 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...
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...
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 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...