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Arthur TakahashiThe 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...
Brennan MeagherWhen 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...
StaffDr. Angela Bratton, associate professor of anthropology, discusses the relationship between food and culture. Be sure to visit the Olympics page for our latest Olympic-related coverage, including reports from our two correspondents, Arthur Takahashi...
Nick GarrettWhat do gold medalist swimmer Kelsi Worrell and legendary track and field star Jackie Joyner-Kersee have in common? If asthma wasn’t your first thought, you’re not alone. For centuries, the chronic inflammatory disease – often seen as a limiting...
The following information regarding parking was distributed on August 17 by David Santa Ana, director of Parking and Transportation. Parking is a frustration for all of us, whether we’re here for an appointment or showing up for our routine work...
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 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.
The following communication regarding the crossing of R.A. Dent Boulevard was distributed to all Augusta University faculty, staff and students by James Lyon, director of Public Safety. There has been a significant increase in students, faculty and...
One of the most fascinating things about Brazilian people is how much you can learn about them, us, in about 10 minutes. That’s all it takes for you to get close to somebody and, in some cases, even make a new friend. There’s a great chance I made a...
This morning, I was sitting in the living room watching live coverage of the Olympics and eating a breakfast of cold pepperoni pizza. Arthur walked into the room and we discussed our plans for the day. These plans included a selfie stick. When...
Arthur Takahashi and Brennan Meagher take you on a tour of their apartment in Rio de Janeiro and discuss the differences between U.S. and Brazilian homes. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related content provided by the talented members...
Augusta University alumnus Pardon Ndhlovu gives us the inside story on who he’s met, who he’d like to meet and how he got that photo with the U.S. women’s gymnastics team. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related...
Augusta University alumnus Pardon Ndhlovu shares his experiences living in the Olympic Village at the 2016 Rio Games. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related content provided by the talented members of the Augusta University community...
Augusta University’s Heart and Cardiovascular Services team has added two new physicians. Drs. Jacob A. Misenheimer and Haitham Hreibe can both be reached at 706-721-2426. Board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease, Misenheimer...
Try fitting everything you own into two 50-pound bags, a 30-pound carry-on and a 20-pound backpack. It isn’t easy. Augusta University alumna Michelle Bureau (BA ’15) learned that the hard way earlier this summer when she embarked on what could...
Arthur Takahashi and Brennan Meagher, our folks in Rio, spent some time today with Augusta University alumnus Pardon Ndhlovu, who competes Sunday in the marathon. The three watched some Olympic events on TV while Pardon shared stories — and...
Danielle HarrisA small piece of Minnesota history will be on display beginning Wednesday at the Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art at Augusta University – “A Story in Pictures: Studies for the St. Paul Union Depot Murals,” a highly acclaimed exhibit by Atlanta-based...
Eric JohnsonFridays are good, but they’re even better when you get to wear your Jag gear. And starting today, that’s just what’s going to happen. Spirit Fridays, which kick off today, give faculty, staff, students and alumni the chance to show their school...
Arthur Takahashi and Brennan Meagher, the two Augusta University correspondents we sent to Rio to cover the Olympic journey of alumnus Pardon Ndhlovu, who will run in Sunday’s marathon for his native Zimbabwe, arrived in Rio on Monday. Since then...
August 15 — They weren’t in Rio de Janeiro long before our crew got a first hand look some of the 23,000 Olympic security troops , including those at the Olympic Village checkpoint.