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Jennifer Hilliard ScottA Medical College of Georgia alumnus and Athens, Georgia, urologist and a retired vascular surgeon and longtime medical educator were honored Friday, by Dr. Peter F. Buckley, dean of the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. Dr. Mark F...
Eric JohnsonOn Aug. 9 the Augusta University community welcomed the new academic year at the annual Fall Kickoff. President Brooks Keel and Dr. Gretchen Caughman addressed the faculty assembled in the Maxwell Theatre. After the presentation, attendees were...
Haley HughesAugusta University will continue its re-branding efforts with the formal unveiling of the Medical Center’s new sign on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Starting at 10 a.m., the sign will be uncrated and on display at the lawn on the Harper Street side of the...
StaffThe IGIVE campaign got off to a great start with the on the Health Sciences Campus on Aug.9. Three additional donation locations on the Health Sciences Campus will open Aug. 25: the Health Sciences Building lobby, the J. Harold Harrison, M.D...
Dr. Mark Allen Poisel, vice president for enrollment and student affairs, has made it clear that Undergraduate Move-In Day isn’t just about moving students into Jaguar Park. “It’s about more than just the residence halls,” he said. “It’s what those...
Adam Ward, track and field and cross country head coach, and Andy Yurechko, registered dietitian, discuss what athletes should do to help their bodies recover after exercising. Be sure to visit the Olympics page for our latest Olympic-related...
Adam Ward, cross country and track and field head coach, discusses strategy for long-distance runners. Be sure to visit the Olympics page for our latest Olympic-related coverage, including reports from our two correspondents, Arthur Takahashi and...
Dr. Angela Bratton, associate professor of anthropology, and Dr. Augustine Hammond, associate professor of political science and public administration, explain why Zimbabweans are leaving their home country, how this emigration impacts Zimbabwe and...
In 1996, Millie Huff, communications coordinator for The Dental College of Georgia, worked as a marketing coordinator for the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games. There, she witnessed the tragedy of the Centennial Olympic Park bombing. But in...
In the documentary “The Extra Mile,” Augusta University alumnus and volunteer assistant coach Pardon Ndhlovu reflected on the difficult economic conditions he experienced growing up in Zimbabwe. Here, Dr. Angela Bratton, associate professor of...
Part of the value of the Olympics comes from the sharing of cultures and traditions, and few of these traditions are more fundamental – and surprising – than those surrounding food. Dr. Angela Bratton, associate professor of anthropology, discusses...
The Office of Innovation Commercialization is hosting its quarterly lunch-and-learn at noon on Friday, Aug. 26, at CA 2109 in the Interdisciplinary Research Center on the Health Sciences Campus. Lunch will be provided for the first 30 people who...
Brennan MeagherI’ve always loved a good story. When I was a college student I had the opportunity to tell some incredible stories. I wrote about a mother who escaped an abusive relationship and an attempted murder that left her disfigured. She went on to gain her...
Vehicle traffic will surge on Augusta University’s Health Sciences Campus Saturday as hundreds of undergraduate students move in to Oak Hall, and drivers are asked to follow specific directions to ease traffic flow. To alleviate congestion in...
Nick GarrettThis summer, the eyes of the world are on Rio de Janeiro. But once, not so long ago, the world’s attention was focused solely on Georgia. Watch as two of Augusta University’s athletic trainers recount their experiences from the sidelines...
Arthur TakahashiYes, I look Asian. Yes, I have a Japanese last name. And yes, I’m Brazilian. Much like the U.S., Brazil is a diverse nation. As the Olympic Opening Ceremony showcased, multiple ethnicities make up the Brazilian identity. Japanese culture is one of...
Danielle HarrisBrooks A. Keel, president of Augusta University It has been a true honor to work under the leadership of University System of Georgia Chancellor Hank M. Huckaby. He is a principled leader and strong advocate for higher education in Georgia. I am...
The addition of 24 new and repurposed beds in the medical center underscores the need for nursing staff, and the medical center is currently stepping up its efforts to recruit new nurses. The new beds, which will increase capacity in 8 South and NW...
Kelly JasperTwo members of the Augusta University community will follow Olympian and Augusta University alumnus Pardon Ndhlovu to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games to continue documenting his inspiring story. On Aug. 21, Ndhlovu, a recent MBA graduate and volunteer...
The Jagwire Team sat down recently to talk with Dr. William Hatcher, director of the newly re-accredited Master of Public Administration Program at Augusta University, about how diversity makes our university – and our country – a...