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Sidhartha Wakade“Kristin Backer exemplifies the best of AU. Her dedication is evident through her military service and her devotion to her family and community,” says Brad Olson, PhD.
Milledge Austin“IMMCG was well represented during Immunology2026, which is so exciting to see – since our center is only four years in the making,” says Catherine "Lynn" Hedrick, PhD.
Morgan Hayes“Dr. Zeiders’ selection for the National Humanities Center residency speaks to the depth, originality, and national impact of her scholarship,” says Kim Davies, PhD.
Denise ParrishThe annual award is given by Billy Payne and his wife, Martha, to a graduating student in one of AU's health sciences programs who exemplifies compassion in health care.
Miguelangelo Hernandez“I am deeply grateful for this investment in my education and in the work I hope to do for others," says Robyn Rayford.
Jamison Guice"This program is a prime example of turning those strengths into opportunities, giving students the chance to bring classroom learning into the real world through paid, meaningful...
Staff"We award these scholarships to our hard-working students who are focused on their progress in our rigorous programs," says Alexander Schwarzmann.
Felicia Baskett“It felt great representing AU and showing that we have talented students who can compete with universities like the University of Alabama,” says George Dorton.
“It is rewarding to see how these individual pieces of work throughout my career fit into research themes," says Adil Rasheed, PhD.
"The CSRA Scholars event is AU's opportunity to remind our local high-achieving high school students that AU is, indeed, a destination of choice," says Kristie Johnson.
Among the renovations that began in 2024 are branding to the main-entrance awning and on-course pavilion, a full outside cleaning and new paint in the clubhouse.
Nina SisoThe College of Nursing's Lynn Glenn, PhD, and Denotra Gaillard, DNP were part of the 2026 class of the National Academies of Practice.
"It opened up the possibility of joining the Army in the future, and it was also great reconnecting with people I knew from my undergraduate studies," says Kaleb Worku.
Chris CurryThe CIMB Travel Award is very competitive, with only two winners chosen globally each year.
The Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home consistently ranks among the top 15% of care providers nationally and has earned the Customer Experience Award from Activated Insights.
“I’m focusing on identifying important areas of computing that remain largely untouched," says Dariusz Kowalski, PhD.
“I’m truly honored to work more closely with both organizations,” says Catherine "Lynn" Hedrick, PhD.
“I am incredibly proud of all our students, who served as exemplary ambassadors of our program and truly deserve recognition for their hard work," says Amanda Behr, PhD.
Stacey HudsonHannah Price, DMD, has received national recognition for research that sheds light on potential surgical risks associated with herbal supplement use.
“As a writer, you get a lot of rejection. So when there’s good news, you really have to milk it," says Spencer Wise, PhD.