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A college man and a professor look over mock-ups of a children's book spread over a table top.

MCG professor, medical illustration student creating children’s book

April 1, 2025man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

“I believe a preoperative children’s picture book will have a huge positive impact on the experience and the care of the children who read it,” says Lauren Welsh, MD.

Researchers in a lab look at a sample in a Petri dish.

State leaders discuss future impact of a new research building at AU

April 1, 2025Avatar photoStacey Eidson

A new 150,000-square-foot research building will provide modern laboratory spaces, advanced equipment and updated technology infrastructure at AU.

A man in a suit and tie stands in a hallway.

Chair named for Department of Biostatistics, Data Science, and Epidemiology

March 31, 2025man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

Bae has more than two decades of experience in biostatistics, data science and epidemiology, with an extensive background in both research and academic leadership.

4 young women and 2 young men dressed in costume smile and hold up a small sign.

Scrubs and superpowers: MCG celebrates Match Day

March 31, 2025Paige Tucker

"It’s always special to be with our students to find out what the next steps in their journeys to becoming a physician will be,” says MCG Dean David Hess, MD.

An Augusta University student hanging from a rope climbs a rock wall.

Outdoor Recreation opens new climbing tower, challenge course 

March 28, 2025Avatar photoJamison Guice

“Our main goal is to provide students, staff and community members with unique and exciting experiences that challenge them,” says Bear Welmaker.

Man and woman talking with children and an adult woman

Vice provost helps ‘Peter Pan’ take flight in community theater

March 27, 2025man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

"I’ve updated it to make it more recent and relevant, and I may or may not have mentioned a certain golf tournament in our area,” says Zach Kelehear, EdD.

Middle school boys and girls sit in chairs facing the front of a large conference room. At the front of the room sit two college students at a Junior Model United Nations table. The children in the room have signs that read different countries' names. One boy holds his sign up.

Middle schoolers tackle real-world issues at AU’s Junior Model UN

March 27, 2025Avatar photoHannah Litteer

"This is the highlight of my year in a lot of ways," says Nadia Jilani-Hyler, director of Model UN at AU.

Six women sit at a long table and work on a project that includes cutting out phrases and restructuring them.

‘You Matter:’ Impacting Student Learning Conference empowers educators

March 26, 2025Emily Bonham-Janes

"Education is all about adapting and making it work for yourself,” said Kynisha Okonkwo.

Four women stand together in front of a large painting.

Former MCG professor continues to make big impact for health care students

March 25, 2025Woman's head shotValerie Emerick

"She put away 10% of her salary for decades and started The Shah Foundation,” says David Cantrell.

Augusta University president touring the Dental College of Georgia

Recruiting more faculty to the Dental College of Georgia

March 25, 2025Avatar photoStacey Eidson

HB 322 would allow dentists from other states, countries and territories to receive an instructor’s license allowing them to teach at accredited dental programs in Georgia.

View from above looking down at young adults and visitors looking at large presentation boards in crowded room

Enthusiasm for Graduate Research Day reflects AU’s commitment to research

March 24, 2025Paige Tucker

"We are a research-intensive university, and it's reflected in the work that our students are doing," says Interim Provost and Dean of The Graduate School Jennifer Sullivan, PhD.

Two women hold Augusta University pennant in front of fountain

Augusta Gives event brings in over $650,000 for AU

March 20, 2025Woman's head shotValerie Emerick

"Augusta Gives supports scholarships, athletics, academics, research, innovation and other essential programs," says Kristina Baggott.

Man stands at a podium next to a presentation screen

College of Nursing professor published in prestigious hematology journal

March 20, 2025Headshot of Nina SisoNina Siso

Blake McGee, PhD, and his associates noticed limited studies on the unintended or adverse outcomes of prescription drug monitoring programs.

People are gathered around tables at an event.

Get a jumpstart with the Jaguar Job Fair   

March 19, 2025Avatar photoJamison Guice

“The Jaguar Job Fair is a great way to get educated about what employers are looking for,” says Julie Goley.

Female professor talking to students with a diagram

Allied Health to offer new concentration in pre-speech-language pathology

March 19, 2025man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

There is currently a high demand for SLP associates nationwide, due to a critical shortage of certified SLPs. Georgia’s projected annual job openings is 400.

A scientist in a lab coat stands in front of a table in a research lab and smiles at the camera.

MCG researchers publish first explanation of HIV, hypertension correlation

March 18, 2025Avatar photoHannah Litteer

“The issue is that the virus is still there and still able to release viral proteins,” says Eric Belin de Chantemèle, PhD.

Intern standing with the Georgia governor

AU students make career connections with Capitol internships

March 18, 2025Avatar photoStacey Eidson

For the past 12 years, the Office of Government Relations has recruited more than 20 outstanding students to participate in internships in the U.S. and Georgia State capitols.

A table filled with documents related to the trials surrounding the Dachau Concentration Camp.

Dachau Trial materials on display at Reese Library

March 17, 2025Wil Petty

"He and the other lawyers had a great sense of duty and knew they were ‘making history," says John A. Mayo.

Five college students huddle together outside during a big event.

‘A lasting impact’: Augusta Gives set for March 19

March 14, 2025Woman's head shotValerie Emerick

"Augusta Gives is a way for everyone to celebrate the dynamic institution that is Augusta University by supporting the areas that matter most to them,” says Kristina Baggott.

Two women stand on a stage during an awards ceremony. The woman on the right is handing the other a plaque.

Pamplin professor recognized for creating lasting impacts in community

March 13, 2025Morgan Hayes headshotMorgan Hayes

"I’m beyond grateful to my community for the work we’ve been able to create together over the years," says Melanie Kitchens O'Meara, PhD.

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