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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...
Haley HughesVehicle 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...
Eric JohnsonThe 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...
Millie HuffResearchers at The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University are conducting a clinical study of the effects of vitamin D on periodontal disease and healing after treatment. The study, being done in collaboration between the DCG and the Georgia...
Augusta University students now have more on-campus dining options than ever before, thanks in large part to the refreshed Atrium Dining Hall in the Student Center. Debuting with dinner on Aug. 16, the dining hall will offer a full-service...
Critical Event Preparedness and Response office (CEPaR) will be conducting a one minute test of the emergency outdoor siren system on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 on the Health Sciences campus. The sirens will sound for this one minute test period...
StaffAs part of our continuing coverage of Augusta University alumnus and volunteer assistant coach Pardon Ndhlovu’s Olympic journey, we’re asking Augusta University experts to weigh in on issues related to the Olympic Games in Rio. The Jagwire Team...
Denise ParrishDr. James Rawson, chair of Radiology and Imaging, has made the list of the Healthcare IT News #HIT100 list, which includes some of the biggest names in health information technology on Twitter. The names and Twitter handles of this year’s...
As part of our continuing coverage of Augusta University alumnus and volunteer assistant coach Pardon Ndhlovu’s Olympic journey, we’re showcasing various ways other community and university stories intersect with his. Here, Andy Yurechko, a...
The world was watching Sunday night as 31-year-old swimmer Michael Phelps brought home his 19th gold Olympic medal, but the evening’s real stars were the marks on his arms. The ruddy, circular bruises, which have since become an internet sensation...
On Thursday, June 9, Pardon Ndhlovu’s phone buzzed. A text message from an unknown number. Ndhlovu almost didn’t answer the phone. It was early, and he wanted to get a few more minutes of sleep. He decided to answer the phone anyway. The unknown...
When undergraduate students move into the brand new Oak Hall on Saturday, they’re moving into a state-of-the-art building outfitted with an impressive array of new technology designed to make the residence hall experience as convenient and enjoyable...
In this week’s Medical Minute, Dr. Joseph Hobbs, chairman of the Department of Family Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, discusses what happens when our fat cells become fatter, inflamed and dysfunctional. The...
“Newton knew very well that he was part of a larger network of knowledge building,” Scott Thorp, chair of the Department of Art at Augusta University, writes in a new blog. Read about efforts to grow the university’s art program by...
In this week’s Medical Minute, Dr. Joseph Hobbs, chairman of the Department of Family Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, explains what researchers have discovered about how our brain cells communicate, thus...