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Augusta University now test optional for Fall 2022

March 21, 2022Avatar photoStaff

Amid continued uncertainty about the availability of SAT/ACT testing during the COVID-19 pandemic, Augusta University will waive the testing requirement for qualified first-year students for the upcoming Fall 2022 semester.

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Campus NewsStudent Success

Pride of the Jaguar Battalion: Mandy Naquin

March 21, 2022man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

Cadet Battalion Commander Mandy Naquin says she wants to learn what she can from the ROTC experience while she's here.

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Campus NewsDiscoveryStudent Success

Chemistry and physics student to present research at Capitol Hill

March 21, 2022Si-Long Chen

Out of hundreds of applicants for Posters on the Hill, Wade was one of 60 selected. 

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News Releases

What’s happening at Augusta University? March 21-27

March 21, 2022Avatar photoKevin Faigle

The Jaguar basketball team is in the Elite Eight, an alum and associate professor returns to discuss social issues, an Emmy nomination could be in the works for some students and a cyber faculty member earns a big honor.

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Campus News

Augusta University unveils next strategic plan

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

“The process for developing this strategic plan has been one of the best I have been involved with,” said Augusta University President Brooks A. Keel, PhD.

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Campus NewsCommunity

Augusta University alumna hosts art auction for Ukraine relief

March 18, 2022Avatar photoKevin Faigle

There are nearly 50 pieces of work to bid on and the online auction will be open until 11:59 p.m. March 24.

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CommunityExpert InsightsNews Releases

Augusta professor expects the war between Ukraine and Russia to intensify

March 17, 2022Avatar photoKevin Faigle

"I think we will most likely see the rise in dirty war tactics and techniques, with more mercenaries, more artillery bombardment, and more foreign fighters joining on both sides, especially former NATO special operations forces moving into the...

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Faculty earn $25,000 intramural grant to study effects of exercise in people living with dementia

March 17, 2022man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

Currently, there are more than 6 million Americans living with dementia.

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Campus NewsStudent Success

Listen: Hear from the first women graduates of MCG on ‘In the Wild’

March 17, 2022Avatar photoStaff

The first women of MCG are heard on a very special episode of In the Wild podcast.

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Augusta University alumnus will give lecture on social issues

March 17, 2022Avatar photoKevin Faigle

“These kind of lectures are important for the university. They bring faculty together to think through important research, but also bring the broader AU and Augusta community into conversation with each other on issues we as a society are facing.”

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Campus News

Augusta University responds to Ukraine and other global crises, works to create humanitarian response protocol

March 16, 2022Avatar photoStaff

ODI will partner with the International and Postdoctoral Services Office for two upcoming luncheons that support the international community.

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Athletics

Last-second 3-pointer sends Jaguars to the Elite Eight

March 16, 2022man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

There will be a send-off for the team at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 20 in front of Christenberry Fieldhouse.

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Could horse racing and other forms of gambling come to Georgia in the near future?

March 16, 2022Avatar photoKevin Faigle

“I wouldn’t be surprised to see Georgia pass sports betting. I think sports betting has been very well accepted," said Dr. Marsha Loda, associate professor at Hull College of Business.

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Augusta University students aim for Emmy nomination with translation work

March 16, 2022Morgan Hayes headshotMorgan Hayes

Ten entries were sent to the Emmys, and project leadership will know soon if the students were officially nominated.

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Epidemiology faculty receives NIH award for smoking cessation study

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

On top of receiving funding for her research, Majeed has also been invited to speak at the Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Recertification Conference.

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Campus News

University System of Georgia encourages masks based on preference and assessment of personal risk

March 15, 2022Avatar photoStaff

The University System of Georgia encourages people to wear masks based on their preference and assessment of personal risk.

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Scientists look for answers to taste loss with COVID

March 15, 2022Toni Baker

It’s not certain that the tongue and taste buds even have the well-known ACE2 receptors found on cells in the lungs, heart, kidneys, intestines and brain, which the spiky SARS-CoV-2 latches onto.

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Athletics

Jaguars a win away from Elite Eight

March 14, 2022man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

The Augusta University men’s basketball team will face Queens (Charlotte) at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Christenberry Fieldhouse with a spot in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Division II Tournament on the line. The Jaguars (30-3) beat Belmont Abbey 106-77...

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HealthLearningNews Releases

Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University Medical Center receive over $5.6 million in federal funding

March 14, 2022man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

Warnock, Ossoff support MCG 3+ program to improve state’s rural health and funding for new MRI machines at AUMC.

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News Releases

What’s happening at Augusta University? March 14-20

March 14, 2022Avatar photoKevin Faigle

This week includes: A walk to raise money in the fight against cancer, the College of Nursing dean is honored and a new option for some to help protect against COVID-19.

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