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Medical College of Georgia graduate receives 2022 Beard Award

May 13, 2022Woman smilingJennifer Hilliard Scott

Dr. Sayed Hamzah Ali is the 2022 recipient of the John F. Beard Award for Compassionate Care.

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Science & MathematicsStudent Success

First cohorts graduate from College of Science and Mathematics’ new master of science programs

May 12, 2022Si-Long Chen

Two graduate programs at Augusta University that first matriculated students in fall 2019 are preparing to recognize their first cohorts of graduates this spring.

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Campus NewsStudent Success

Graduation Week 2022: Counselor education grad celebrates both physical and mental wellness

May 12, 2022Paige Boeke

During his undergraduate career, where he studied public relations, Randy LaMons realized he had a knack for communication and connecting with others.

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DiscoveryHealth & MedicineNews Releases

New algorithm dramatically increases the speed of identifying two cancer drugs that work synergistically

May 12, 2022Toni Baker

The algorithm could significantly speed up the process of identifying which drugs work together.

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Campus NewsCommunityStudent Success

Graduation Week 2022: Augusta University celebrates first cybersecurity engineering graduates

May 11, 2022Avatar photoStacey Eidson

This week, Chris Judkins, Vignesh Sivakumar and Alec Cornu Mitchell will proudly walk across the commencement stage and become the first three students to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity engineering from Augusta University.

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Campus News

Graduation Week 2022: Medical College of Georgia grad aspires to improve mental health for young patients

May 11, 2022Avatar photoKevin Faigle

“We have really strong pediatrics across the state, but we don’t necessarily have strong mental health. So if we had a central model of mental health that started at MCG or another institution, you would be able to consult with pediatricians across...

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Campus NewsStudent Success

Listen: Mr. Augusta University on being selected as a Spring 2022 Commencement speaker

May 11, 2022Raysean Ricks

Graduation week is here and Zyare Orr, the current Mr. Augusta University, is excited to take the stage as one of the speakers of the three commencement ceremonies.

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Campus NewsStudent Success

Graduation Week 2022: Veteran relies on military lessons, family as she embarks on nursing career

May 11, 2022man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

“I think my previous employment will be beneficial when I start working. I have the patient care experience, which has helped me to connect and understand the patient more.”

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Campus NewsStudent Success

Graduation Week 2022: Financial services grad dreams of empowering others through fiscal literacy

May 11, 2022Paige Boeke

New grad DeAndre Cochrane plans to move to Atlanta and continue his work with Northwestern Mutual as a financial advisor.

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Campus NewsStudent Success

Graduation Week 2022: Perseverance led Army captain to realize dream of health care degree

May 10, 2022man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

Making the decision to ultimately become a PA was the easy part. From there, U.S. Army Capt. Edgar Rojas' path through his education became a little more difficult.

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Campus NewsCommunityStudent Success

Graduation Week 2022: Cybersecurity grad prepares to protect the world

May 10, 2022Avatar photoStacey Eidson

"Even when I was in high school, I thought, ‘Cyber would be a good choice.’ Then, when I got to AU, I knew it was the right choice," said student Lauren Wheeler.

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CommunityExpert Insights

Expert insight: Practice sound business practices, especially amid high inflation

May 10, 2022Avatar photoKevin Faigle

“Understanding your market is important. Understand how you compete — is it through cost, quality, speed or customization? Understand where you’re better or worse than your competitors.”

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Campus NewsStudent Success

Graduation Week 2022: How a fortune cookie inspired a Dental College of Georgia student

May 10, 2022Avatar photoKevin Faigle

“When I was 5, I read a fortune cookie that basically said your greatest strength lies in aiding others. For some reason, at that time it just clicked that I wanted to become a dentist and to make it a more positive experience for patients.”

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Campus NewsCommunity

Stewart named AVP for Student Affairs at Augusta University

May 10, 2022Monique Williams

Colin Stewart comes to Augusta University with 15 years of progressive leadership in higher education and 10-plus years at the director and dean level.

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Campus NewsStudent Success

Graduation Week 2022: Pamplin grad designs her future one graphic at a time

May 9, 2022Raysean Ricks

As Augusta University prepares to celebrate the first graduates of 2022 at Spring Commencement, senior Ashley Sanchez, a graphic design student, is preparing for the next chapter as she eagerly waits to walk across the stage. 

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Campus News

Graduation Week 2022: ‘The Art of the Commonplace’ inspires ecology graduate to stay focused, connected

May 9, 2022man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

“I've enjoyed being able to learn the names of different animals, or learn the types of plants that grow in this part of the country, or understand how the Savannah River connects to our cultural history here. All of those things have connected a...

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Student Success

Graduation Week 2022: Soon-to-be dermatologist excited to connect with patients, set an example for future doctors

May 9, 2022man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

“I think the support that I have here has been amazing,” Shantelle Griffith said. “I always felt that between the faculty, my classmates and then my village at home, I always felt supported and I always felt that I could succeed."

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Campus NewsHealthNews ReleasesStewardship

Kevin and Brittany Kisner receive Augusta University President’s Award

May 9, 2022Avatar photoDenise Parrish

President's Award honorees partner with the Children's Hospital of Georgia to boost mental health services.

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News Releases

What’s happening at Augusta University? May 9-15

May 9, 2022Avatar photoKevin Faigle

It’s time to celebrate graduation for Augusta University, a student in the Professional Scholars Program makes university history, and research finds that more formal education may be beneficial to the health of Black women.

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Mark Lane named vice president of Communications and Marketing at Augusta University

May 6, 2022Aubrey Hinkson

Mark Lane has been named vice president of Communications and Marketing at Augusta University, effective July 1.

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