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Dr. Rob Foster, professor of music and director of the Augusta University Jazz Ensemble, discusses two of Brazil’s most popular exports: the samba and the bossa nova. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related content provided by...
Dr. Heather Abdelnur, associate professor of history, explains what life is really like for the hundreds of thousands of people living in Rio’s mountaintop favelas. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related content provided by the...
Dr. Angela Bratton, associate professor of anthropology, discusses the relationship between food and culture. Be sure to visit the Olympics page for our latest Olympic-related coverage, including reports from our two correspondents, Arthur Takahashi...
What do gold medalist swimmer Kelsi Worrell and legendary track and field star Jackie Joyner-Kersee have in common? If asthma wasn’t your first thought, you’re not alone. For centuries, the chronic inflammatory disease – often seen as a limiting...
Dr. Heather Abdelnur, associate professor of history, analyzes the historical context of Mexico hosting the Summer Olympics in 1968 and Brazil hosting it in 2016. Abdelnur has an interdisciplinary background in anthropology and Latin American...
Vacationing overseas? Traveling to another country for work? Before you go, check out these handy tips on being a “Good American” from L.D. Newman, assistant vice president of International Initiatives at Augusta University, and Maria...
Augusta University experts explain cupping, Zika, the science of recovery and more AUGUSTA, Ga. – New videos from Augusta University feature a diverse set of experts available for interviews on a variety of topics related to the 2016 Rio Olympics...
Dr. Paul McNeil, professor of cellular biology and anatomy, Dr. Meghan McGee-Lawrence, assistant professor of cellular biology and anatomy, and Adam Ward, cross country and track and field head coach, explain why people should give their muscles and...
What happens when you value diversity? Success, for a start. But having a diverse campus is more than just a feather in the cap of a good university. It’s also the best way to bring the world to your own hometown. Watch to hear about some of...
Adam Ward, track and field and cross country head coach, and Andy Yurechko, registered dietitian, discuss what athletes should do to help their bodies recover after exercising. Be sure to visit the Olympics page for our latest Olympic-related...
Adam Ward, cross country and track and field head coach, discusses strategy for long-distance runners. Be sure to visit the Olympics page for our latest Olympic-related coverage, including reports from our two correspondents, Arthur Takahashi and...
Dr. Angela Bratton, associate professor of anthropology, and Dr. Augustine Hammond, associate professor of political science and public administration, explain why Zimbabweans are leaving their home country, how this emigration impacts Zimbabwe and...
In 1996, Millie Huff, communications coordinator for The Dental College of Georgia, worked as a marketing coordinator for the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games. There, she witnessed the tragedy of the Centennial Olympic Park bombing. But in...
In the documentary “The Extra Mile,” Augusta University alumnus and volunteer assistant coach Pardon Ndhlovu reflected on the difficult economic conditions he experienced growing up in Zimbabwe. Here, Dr. Angela Bratton, associate professor of...
This summer, the eyes of the world are on Rio de Janeiro. But once, not so long ago, the world’s attention was focused solely on Georgia. Watch as two of Augusta University’s athletic trainers recount their experiences from the sidelines...
As part of our continuing coverage of Augusta University alumnus and volunteer assistant coach Pardon Ndhlovu’s Olympic journey, we’re asking Augusta University experts to weigh in on issues related to the Olympic Games in Rio. The Jagwire Team...
As part of our continuing coverage of Augusta University alumnus and volunteer assistant coach Pardon Ndhlovu’s Olympic journey, we’re showcasing various ways other community and university stories intersect with his. Here, Andy Yurechko, a...
The world was watching Sunday night as 31-year-old swimmer Michael Phelps brought home his 19th gold Olympic medal, but the evening’s real stars were the marks on his arms. The ruddy, circular bruises, which have since become an internet sensation...
As part of our continuing coverage of Augusta University alumnus and volunteer assistant coach Pardon Ndhlovu’s Olympic journey, we’re showcasing various ways other community and university stories intersect with his. In this example, Augusta...
As part of our continuing coverage of Augusta University alumnus and volunteer assistant coach Pardon Ndhlovu’s Olympic journey, we’re showcasing various ways other community and university stories intersect with his. Here, Augusta Mayor Hardie...
