Augusta University
Felicia Baskett"What excites me the most is being a part of a network of current and former National Board for Certified Counselors fellows and having access to this wealth of information."
Staff"This is a tremendous honor for someone who has given so much to our university and to higher education across Georgia," says Augusta University President Russell T. Keen.
Denise Parrish"The creation of the new gym gives every student-athlete the space to come together, push each other and keep chasing championships side by side," says Dean Wilken.
Paige Tucker“Ultimately, to me, the message is reminding people we hold the power to be the protagonists, the good guys, in our own life,” says Melanie Kitchens O’Meara, PhD.
Hannah Litteer“She really was at the forefront of everything cyber in the Augusta community," says Karen Ribble.
“A good thing about this is, because this is an FDA-approved drug, it's ready to be tested in Alzheimer’s patients,” says Qin Wang, MD, PhD.
Heather Henley"These discoveries place Augusta University and the Immunology Center of Georgia at the forefront of modern immunology," says Klaus Ley, MD.
Morgan Hayes“If students see their professor making an impact, it may spark the belief that they too can step forward and create change," says Clarissa Gainey.
Miguelangelo HernandezThroughout his life Ray Whiting, PhD, has been a lawyer, professor, mediator, author, special assistant and, most recently, an ordained minister.
"Your work – whether in classrooms, clinics, labs or offices – has advanced our mission and strengthened our community," says AU President Russell T. Keen.
Jamison Guice"AU is filled with support systems with transfer students and every student in mind," says Dylan Jacobson.
Valerie Emerick"If you feel something like a lump, you need to get it checked by your doctor, and if that doctor tells you ‘It’s nothing,’ go see another doctor," says Cecil Herrin.
“We hope that Fresh Check Day encourages open, ongoing conversations about mental health,” says Annie Carr.
Chris Curry"It was wonderful seeing so many coming together to celebrate the people participating in PaceDay 2025," says Jorge E. Cortes, MD.
“This award is exactly what we envisioned when we launched Ignite, with trainees and faculty working side by side on transformative science,” says Klaus Ley, MD.
Rebecca Gaylor“By easing financial burdens, this scholarship allows our graduate students to fully immerse themselves in rigorous scientific inquiry," says Jennifer Sullivan, PhD.
Milledge Austin“Every day, our work leads to life-changing, life-saving discoveries," says Augusta University President Russell T. Keen.
"With this designation, Augusta University’s Department of Music has joined other top music programs in the U.S.," says Angela Morgan, DM.
Haley Crain"This year's Teaching Excellence Award winners embody the very best of our educational mission," says Jeff Mastromonico.
Stacey Eidson“Residents and fellows are key to attracting and retaining more doctors in Georgia," says David C. Hess, MD.