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Campus NewsHealth & MedicineLearning

New collaboration teaches empathy via virtual reality

July 20, 2022Avatar photoKevin Faigle

A new collaboration between the College of Nursing and the Center for Instructional Innovation is helping students learn end-of-life care in a safe, controlled environment.

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Wilcox recognized for work to help marginalized groups access higher education

July 20, 2022man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

“I love teaching, and all of my classes are opportunities for me to emphasize how to bring an anti-racist lens to psychotherapy,” Dr. Melanie Wilcox said.

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Mother’s immune cells appear to exacerbate complications of preeclampsia

July 19, 2022Toni Baker

MCG scientist wants to find a better way to intervene in the syndrome that can have lifelong consequences for mother and child.

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McCray named vice president for Development at Augusta University

July 18, 2022Avatar photoDenise Parrish

Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement gets a new leader Aug. 1.

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Augusta University Online adds assistant vice president

July 18, 2022man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

“Cristina comes with a tremendous depth of experience in both higher education and the increasingly complex world of digital marketing,” said Dr. Marc Austin, associate provost and dean of Augusta University Online.

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New skin lesion clinic could eliminate need for biopsies

July 15, 2022Avatar photoStaff

A new tool being offered by the Medical College of Georgia and Augusta University Health is helping dermatologists identify potential skin cancers without the need to biopsy the lesion.

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Augusta University employees invited to discounted Braves game Sept. 3

July 13, 2022Avatar photoStaff

Tickets for the game are a discounted $33 per person. The deadline to purchase tickets is Aug. 20.

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Up in smoke? Vaping on the edge of banishment

July 12, 2022man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

"Scientists do not fully understand the long-term health effects of electronic cigarettes, yet science indicates that they are not a safe alternative to smoking," said Dr. Zubair Karim, assistant professor at Augusta University.

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Augusta University lecturer publishes book on faith, family and career

July 12, 2022Avatar photoKevin Faigle

Rachel Balducci said years of writing a newspaper column and writing for her blog helped her realize some of the universal struggles of women and the kinds of encouragement they seek.

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Medical illustration alumna publishes children’s book on famous loggerhead turtle

July 11, 2022Paige Boeke

Moore said her graduate education at Augusta University helped her become a better artist, observer and communicator — and helped her transition into children’s literature.

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Augusta University vocal major places third in national singing competition

July 11, 2022Avatar photoStacey Eidson

Vocal performance major Lily Brannigan recently placed third in the country in the musical theatre division at the National Association Teachers Singing in Chicago.

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Dr. Harold Moon, professor emeritus of psychology, honored for distinguished career

July 7, 2022Avatar photoStaff

The 2022 meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association included a special symposium and tribute to one of its most well-respected members and leaders, the late Dr. Harold Moon, professor emeritus at Augusta University.

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Commanding general of U.S. Army Cyber Command visits Georgia Cyber Center

July 7, 2022man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

"I firmly believe that our partnership with Army Cyber Command is not only vital to a thriving local community, but also to our national security,” said Executive Director of the Georgia Cyber Center Eric Toler.

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Employees, students invited to inaugural on-campus communications and marketing summit

July 7, 2022Paige Boeke

The event is intended for all professionals on campus who have communications and marketing responsibilities as well as those interested in learning more about the field.

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Campus News

Killing resistant prostate cancer with iron

July 7, 2022Toni Baker

Scientists are putting together a strategy to enable death by iron for treatment-resistant prostate cancer through a process called ferroptosis.

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‘Expert among the experts’ medical illustrator Bill Andrews retires after 23 years at Augusta University

July 6, 2022Avatar photoStacey Eidson

After 23 years of teaching and mentoring hundreds of medical illustration students at Augusta University, Bill Andrews retired as chair of the Department of Medical Illustration on June 30.

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Employees can shop online through July 17 to benefit volunteer programs

July 6, 2022Paige Boeke

Items available in the sale include kitchenware, activewear, fragrances, watches, jewelry, handbags, bedding, electronics and more. 

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Public health faculty’s study ranked among top 20 advances in autism services research

July 6, 2022Paige Boeke

A study finds that among autistic adults, disparities in dual eligibility for Medicaid and Medicare across race and ethnicity contribute to disparities in access to services.

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Putting the brakes on a bacterium that is a major cause of GI distress

July 1, 2022Toni Baker

The bacterium is seen in more than 140 million cases worldwide and causes more than 30,000 deaths each year.

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‘In the Wild’: Coach Clint Bryant talks career highlights on ‘In the Wild’ podcast

June 30, 2022Raysean Ricks

Coach Clint Bryant, former athletics director, joins "In the Wild" to discuss his unique career and future plans.

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