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CommunityStudent Success

‘Don’t be afraid to take that first step’: Find your pathway in the Bachelor of Social Work program at Augusta University

July 12, 2023Avatar photoStacey Eidson

Augusta University’s Bachelor of Social Work program recently learned it will be reaccredited by the Council on Social Work Education for the next eight years.

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Expert Insights

Electric vehicles hit the streets, but there are potholes to avoid, says faculty expert

July 12, 2023Avatar photoKevin Faigle

“It’s not a question of if they’re coming, but how fast will they be here,” said Richard Franza, professor of management at the Hull College of Business.

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Bring Your A Game

Augusta University attorney elected to national position

July 11, 2023Avatar photoKevin Faigle

“Any time anybody recommends you for something of that nature, it does make you feel good,” said Anthony Hightower.

Three female Orientation Leaders at Augusta University holding hand-made signs that read "helpful","growth", and "guidance."
LearningStudent Success

Watch: Inside the world of New Student Orientation, Jags4Jags Mentorship Program

July 11, 2023Avatar photoStaff

In a conclusion to Season 4, the latest episode of "In the Wild" aims to leave listeners ignited as they delve into the captivating realm of New Student Orientation.

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Community

Augusta University raises more than $700 for Lake Forest Hills Elementary STEAM initiatives

July 10, 2023Arionna Gantt

Augusta University raised more than $700 in support of Lake Forest Hills Elementary School’s silent auction event to fund the school's science, technology, engineering, art and math initiatives.

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AthleticsStudent Success

Where Are They Now? Augusta University basketball standout hits long shot as filmmaker while supporting his children’s dreams

July 10, 2023man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

“He had a great temperament on and off the floor and was a special player for sure.”

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DiscoveryHealth & Medicine

Augusta University provost explores health disparities across 11 nations, revealing rural-urban dynamics

July 7, 2023man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

A research team led by Augusta University Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Neil J. MacKinnon, PhD, has authored a new study that looks at geographic health disparities in 11 high-income countries.

Dr. Loretta Davis in her office on Augusta University's Health Sciences Campus.
Expert Insights

Medical College of Georgia expert offers tips to prevent summer skin damage

July 7, 2023Tim Rausch

We all know it's important to wear sunscreen to prevent sunburn, but there’s more to being safe than spray and run.

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Student Success

Pi Kappa Phi’s philanthropy: Augusta University grad bikes cross-country to benefit people with disabilities

July 5, 2023man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

The Ability Experience has been the philanthropic initiative of Pi Kappa Phi since it was founded in 1977. 

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Campus News

Virtual summer sale supports volunteer programs, scholarships

July 5, 2023Karen Klock

Volunteer Services and Community Engagement is hosting a virtual Summer Employee Sale with Retail Concepts from July 5 to July 16 to raise money for volunteer programs throughout the year.

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CommunityEmployees

Augusta University Police receive Lifesaving Award for quick response, teamwork

July 5, 2023man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

Seven Augusta University Police Department officers have been recognized with the AUPD Lifesaving Award following their response to a welfare check that saved a man’s life earlier this year.

Campus News

Banner registration system upgrades will improve student experience

June 30, 2023Avatar photoHaley Crain

Student registration within POUNCE is getting an upgrade, starting July 6. Some of the features available in the new upgrade include being able to search for multiple subjects when registering for classes and the ability to create registration plans...

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DiscoveryHealth & Medicine

Georgia Cancer Center researcher studies dangers of living in a food swamp

June 29, 2023Isabella Moody

It is a key to life, but not every person living in Augusta has the same access to healthy food as their neighbors across the region.

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CommunityLearning

Augusta University, MCG team up with local students to build better relationships with pediatric patients

June 28, 2023Avatar photoStacey Eidson

For two weeks this summer, April Hartman, MD, the division chief of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia, and Melanie Kitchens O’Meara, PhD, an associate professor of performance studies in the Department...

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CommunityStudent Success

Augusta University alumni make list of Top 10 Young Professionals to Watch

June 28, 2023Kimberlyn Ware

Garrett Green, EdD, chief diversity officer at Augusta University, and AU alumnus David Bash, CEO of Get Up Productions, were selected for the Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch list.

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Expert Insights

Fact vs fiction: Augusta University expert says students need more education about social media use

June 27, 2023Avatar photoKevin Faigle

“Knowing what legitimate research is and what’s not, especially in this political climate, it can be tough to tell,” said Stacie Pettit, PhD. “More can be done in them understanding how deep it goes and what you search for; you’re going to get...

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Campus News

Campus offices to be closed for holiday

June 27, 2023Avatar photoStaff

Offices will reopen on July 5.

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AthleticsStudent Success

Where Are They Now? Augusta University alumna stays connected to community through business, city council role

June 26, 2023man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

“I realized my junior year it would probably lead me into college, and from there, it led me to this store and my husband and everything else.”

Community

One year later: Augusta University’s newly located Literacy Center expands services and holds summer camps

June 23, 2023Avatar photoKevin Faigle

“There’s just a really good synergy of all the partners at the HUB and in the community, just like it was intended. One partner may be the lead on an activity, but everybody is taking part,” Betsy VanDeusen said.

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Student Success

Reigning Miss Augusta University recalls Miss Georgia experience as a win in the game of life

June 22, 2023Monique Williams

Less than a month after obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences from Augusta University’s School of Computer and Cyber Sciences, reigning Miss Augusta University Cierra Williams fulfilled another milestone: competing in the 2023 Miss...

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