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Campus NewsStudent Success

The adventures of Dr. Doodle: MCG student’s books help children tackle everyday challenges

June 6, 2023Avatar photoKevin Faigle

“I definitely wanted to get some knowledge out, at least the basics, to the children, making sure that they grow up healthy with a proper lifestyle and everything. That was kind of the motivation," said Augusta University student Vikash Ayyappan.

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DiscoveryHealthHealth & Medicine

Inhalant CBD offers hope in fight against lung cancer, Augusta University study finds

June 6, 2023man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

A study conducted by a team of researchers from the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University tested inhalant CBD in the treatment of lung cancer and whether it could inhibit tumors from growing or spreading.

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AthleticsStudent Success

Where Are They Now? Augusta University golf alum makes lasting impact leading Birdie Club

June 5, 2023man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

“Probably two of the greatest college golf coaches you could have asked for. They are totally different in their coaching style, but they both knew how to recruit, coach and develop their golfers for the next level.”

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Expert Insights

Protecting the home front: Cities battle to keep their computer systems safe from cyberattacks

June 2, 2023Avatar photoKevin Faigle

Hackers continue to make more frequent and sophisticated attempts to infiltrate municipalities and government computer systems. In the past month, Augusta, Georgia, and Dallas, Texas, are among the cities who have seen system breaches. Some of the...

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Campus News

Augusta University professor receives National Science Foundation grant for groundbreaking research

June 1, 2023Woman standing outsideCaroline Eaker

Clément Aubert, PhD, assistant professor in the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences, has been awarded a $582,562 grant from the Division of Computing and Communication Foundations of the National Science Foundation for his project “Concurrency in...

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Campus News

From first-gen struggles to success: How Augusta University helps students overcome obstacles

May 31, 2023Raysean Ricks

Entering college as a first-generation student can be both exciting and overwhelming. While pursuing higher education creates new opportunities, it also comes with challenges. First-generation students often face unique obstacles, such as navigating...

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Campus NewsIn the News

Augusta University appoints initial leadership team for new School of Public Health

May 31, 2023Avatar photoStaff

Augusta University has announced the initial leadership team for the new School of Public Health, led by incoming inaugural dean Teresa Waters, PhD. The team consists of Jie Chen, PhD, Gianluca De Leo, PhD, Aaron Johnson, PhD, and Bobbie Willcox.

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Community

Shop local to show your Jaguar pride: Escape Outdoors stocks shelves with Augusta University gear

May 31, 2023Avatar photoStacey Eidson

Escape Outdoors now offers Augusta University merchandise, including T-shirts, hats, stickers, purse straps and more.

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AthleticsStudent Success

Former Augusta University basketball player now serves as brigadier general on National Space Council

May 30, 2023Avatar photoKevin Faigle

“To be present at this event with the vice president means the world to my family and friends," said Jacob Middleton, AU alumnus and brigadier general for the National Space Council.

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Athletics

‘They stepped up and embraced that moment’: Augusta University women’s golf program positioned for success after NCAA journey

May 30, 2023man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

“I think this group is going to come in a lot more seasoned and a lot more comfortable in their skin as college golfers.”

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DiscoveryHealth & MedicineNews Releases

Bile acid receptor could be innovative target in protecting the vision of premature newborns

May 30, 2023Toni Baker

Targeting that receptor could provide earlier, more impactful treatments for retinopathy of prematurity.

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DiscoveryHealth & Medicine

MCG researcher secures prestigious grant for research to prevent blindness in premature infants

May 24, 2023man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is among the most common illnesses that affect premature or low birth-weight infants and is a major cause of long-term vision impairment and blindness.

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Community

Augusta University, community partners test emergency preparedness with active shooter training

May 24, 2023Avatar photoKevin Faigle

Augusta University and several community partners recently held a drill to test resources and responses during an emergency situation.

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Campus News

First year of ‘Creating a Legacy’ shows plenty of promise

May 23, 2023Avatar photoStaff

“When we announced Creating a Legacy Like No Other, we understood the scope of the lofty goals we placed upon ourselves, but we truly believe that Augusta University is a one-of-a-kind institution for student success, research and community...

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DiscoveryHealthHealth & MedicineNews Releases

Putting the brakes on accelerated aging of bone, muscle from HIV infection, treatment

May 23, 2023Toni Baker

Antiretroviral cocktails can make human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, undetectable and untransmittable, but both the virus and its treatment can also accelerate aging of bone and muscle.

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Campus NewsNews Releases

Augusta University, Georgia Cancer Center install sunscreen dispensers to promote Sun Smart, Skin Safe program

May 22, 2023Chris Curry

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with 1 in 5 people diagnosed in their lifetime. With new cases of skin cancer climbing, members of Augusta University’s Well-Being program, along with the Georgia Cancer Center, are taking...

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AthleticsStewardship

Gift from local family will benefit Augusta University student-athletes

May 18, 2023Avatar photoDenise Parrish

Local family to fund sports performance center in Christenberry Fieldhouse.

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Campus News

Augusta University’s Medical College of Georgia to open new four-year campus at Armstrong Campus of Georgia Southern University in Savannah

May 18, 2023Woman smilingJennifer Hilliard Scott

Georgia’s only public medical school has received funding approval to open a new four-year campus in Savannah, an expansion that will provide greater access to education and training for medical students and ease the state’s ongoing shortage of...

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Campus News

Center for Writing Excellence open all summer for consultations, workshops

May 18, 2023Avatar photoStaff

The Center for Writing Excellence will be available to all Augusta University students, faculty, and staff throughout the summer sessions.

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Campus News

Step into the past: Augusta University experts explore engaging, effective pedagogy of ‘Reacting to the Past’

May 18, 2023Avatar photoStaff

In the latest episode of "Speaking of Higher Ed," an innovative teaching technique takes center stage: "Reacting to the Past," a groundbreaking way to teach complex historical and contemporary issues.

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