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Paige Tucker“Each conversation reinforced my passion for government and public service," says Ilene Modaresi, representing Augusta University student athletes at Capitol Day.
Morgan Hayes“The students’ creative work on display is a reflection of the talents of our students and the dedicated mentoring of faculty in the Department of Art & Design."
Jamison GuiceJames Njuguna and Maddie Edwards were crowned AU’s 2026 Homecoming King and Queen, while Bryson Walker and Caroline Swift earned the titles of Duke and Duchess.
Miguelangelo HernandezThe Fit for the Future event allowed students to peruse donated professional clothing and allow them to select a shirt or blouse, pants, shoes, socks, belt and a jacket free of...
The event, which featured a cultural showcase, open performances and traditional dress displays, brought together students representing seven countries.
Milledge Austin“She explained the features and symptoms of viral infections that result in incomplete resolution, including long COVID," says Klaus Ley, MD.
Nina Siso“My goal is to advance stroke related research and patient care. The diagnosis of a stroke is so life changing, and treatments are so time sensitive. There are still very few...
"The enthusiasm and excitement behind this process is higher than anything I’ve experienced," says Anna Lacey.
Hannah Litteer“We saw that patients who live in rural areas were prone to have lower Apgar scores, lower rates of prenatal care and higher rates of preterm delivery,” says Bibiana Avella, MD.
“The study highlights the very high prevalence of CKMS in the adult U.S. population, as well as differences by sex or gender across the lifespan," says Steven Coughlin, PhD.
“They can come and get their teeth taken care of and also educate other kids about the importance of it," says Deon Grant.
“It shows that the work we are doing is being recognized, and I’m very grateful to the award selection committee," says Albert Okrah.
Lindsey Morris“I came to appreciate and eventually love the remarkable science behind biology and medicine,” says Bangxing Hong, PhD.
Stacey Eidson“Our goal is for every Georgian – regardless of zip code – to have access to exceptional health care delivered by highly trained physicians," said AU President Russell T. Keen.
The 2026 Augusta University Homecoming court elections open at midnight on Sunday, Feb. 15 and close at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19.
StaffColleen Walters, PhD, is one of 26 nurse educators chosen from colleges, universities and health care institutions to participate in the 2026 NLN LEAD program.
“We are expanding our fellowship from four to five fellows, which will expand our availability to help the population served by MCG,” says Jasmine E. Shell, MD.
Tim Rausch"Under her leadership, the network has become a model for coordinated, community-based training," says David C. Hess, MD.
Rhea-Beth Markowitz, PhD"Although skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States, it is also one of the most preventable,” says Brenda Santellano, MD.
“As Georgia’s only public academic health center, AU has a responsibility to educate citizens about opioid misuse and critical interventions," says President Russell T. Keen.