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Augusta University closed Monday in recognition of Juneteenth

June 16, 2022Avatar photoStaff

Juneteenth, short for “June Nineteenth,” commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States.

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Campus NewsEmployeesStudent Success

New council could close the college-to-community gap for student service members, veterans

June 16, 2022Monique Williams

“Research indicates student veterans are best served when support services are proactive versus reactive, and when support expands across the institution," said Dr. Stefane Raulerson.

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Campus NewsHealthStudent Success

Critical care course better prepares nurses for work in the ICU

June 16, 2022Avatar photoKevin Faigle

In the ICU, "everybody can recognize if things are going bad, but timing is critical," said Dr. Vikas Kumar, associate professor at the Medical College of Georgia.

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Dental faculty and IT staff recognized for contributions to student mental health

June 15, 2022Paige Boeke

Dr. Rhoda Sword, associate dentistry professor, and Janice DeLoach, director of IT customer experience, were recently recognized for supporting student mental health.

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Campus NewsCommunityCOVID-19DiscoveryHealth & Medicine

New study shows omicron variant of COVID-19 hit rural America harder

June 15, 2022man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

“This new national study, looking back at the delta and omicron variants of COVID-19, demonstrates the power and utility of geospatial and data visualization analysis,” said Dr. Neil J. MacKinnon.

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Augusta University cybersecurity student named Undergraduate Student of the Year by national organization

June 14, 2022Paige Boeke

“I hope that I inspire an incoming or current student in the Black community to consider pursuing a career in cyber,” said senior Kaleb Worku.

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Augusta University honors Clint Bryant’s career with retirement celebration

June 14, 2022man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

To commemorate Bryant's legacy, the court at Christenberry Fieldhouse will be renamed the Clint L. Bryant Court.

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DiscoveryHealth & MedicineNews Releases

Age 40 is when busy Americans get the least sleep

June 14, 2022Toni Baker

A graph of how long Americans sleep forms a U-shaped pattern across our lives.

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Campus News

JagStore holds annual inventory sale this week

June 13, 2022Avatar photoStaff

All in-store clearance-tagged items are $5 while clearance items priced less than $10 will be 50% off.

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Expert InsightsStudent Success

Augusta University expert explains the latest advances in virtual reality

June 13, 2022Avatar photoKevin Faigle

"I believe all experience is valuable to learning. VR is unique in allowing an individual to view as if from their own perspective for virtual experiential learning," said Lynsey Steinberg.

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What’s happening at Augusta University: June 13-19

June 13, 2022Avatar photoKevin Faigle

Story ideas include: Those with asthma get a chance to enjoy a camp environment, Pride Month activities include national authors discussing their books and a major donation will help future physicians who serve rural Georgia.

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CHANGE initiative aims to reduce risk of cancer in Augusta

June 9, 2022Avatar photoKevin Faigle

“At Peabody, residents wanted to increase their access to fresh fruits and vegetables,” said Dr. Marlo Vernon. “We know eating fresh fruits and vegetables reduces cancer risk; they also help reduce obesity, which is a cancer risk.” 

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Student Success

Augusta University museum studies students take a walk down history lane

June 9, 2022Woman with glasses smilingMorgan Hayes

Augusta University's museum studies students took a class field trip to the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History to hear about the rich historical events, people and architecture of the area.

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Augusta University calls for donors to avoid local blood shortage

June 8, 2022Paige Boeke

For the rest of 2022, donors at Augusta University blood drives will receive a $20 Amazon gift card.

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Augusta University’s Ryan White Program honored by Georgia Bio

June 8, 2022Woman smilingJennifer Hilliard Scott

The Augusta University program serves 1,200 people each year from throughout the Central Savannah River Area, some coming from as far as Atlanta and Greenville, South Carolina.

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Campus NewsCommunityStudent Success

Augusta University comes together to host second health fair for McCorkle Nurseries workers

June 8, 2022man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

Health care volunteers for the June 3 event provided services to almost 200 McCorkle Nurseries Inc. employees.

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LearningNews Releases

MCG Foundation provides $8.7 million to match new state funds for 3+ Primary Care Pathway

June 8, 2022Woman smilingJennifer Hilliard Scott

The funds will provide scholarships to medical students who commit to serve rural and underserved areas of Georgia.

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Campus NewsCommunityStudent Success

Adaptation of ‘Grendel’ wins Marion Kleinau National Scripting Award

June 7, 2022Avatar photoStacey Eidson

Dr. Melanie Kitchens O’Meara, an associate professor in the Department of Art and Design, and former Augusta University students Kayla Johnson, Sabrina Nacci and Rachel Visintainer have won the 2021 Marion Kleinau National Scripting Award for their...

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Campus NewsEmployees

Augusta University faculty participate in summer development series

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

“This investment shows an institutional commitment from our leadership to the notion that Augusta University is committed to quality instruction,” said Dr. Zach Kelehear, vice provost for instruction.

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Campus News

JagStore operates under summer hours

June 7, 2022Avatar photoStaff

The store will be open for all in-person orientation dates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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