Augusta University
Paige BoekeDuring his undergraduate career, where he studied public relations, Randy LaMons realized he had a knack for communication and connecting with others.
Stacey EidsonThis week, Chris Judkins, Vignesh Sivakumar and Alec Cornu Mitchell will proudly walk across the commencement stage and become the first three students to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity engineering from Augusta University.
Raysean RicksGraduation week is here and Zyare Orr, the current Mr. Augusta University, is excited to take the stage as one of the speakers of the three commencement ceremonies.
Miguelangelo Hernandez“I think my previous employment will be beneficial when I start working. I have the patient care experience, which has helped me to connect and understand the patient more.”
New grad DeAndre Cochrane plans to move to Atlanta and continue his work with Northwestern Mutual as a financial advisor.
Milledge AustinMaking the decision to ultimately become a PA was the easy part. From there, U.S. Army Capt. Edgar Rojas' path through his education became a little more difficult.
"Even when I was in high school, I thought, ‘Cyber would be a good choice.’ Then, when I got to AU, I knew it was the right choice," said student Lauren Wheeler.
Kevin Faigle“When I was 5, I read a fortune cookie that basically said your greatest strength lies in aiding others. For some reason, at that time it just clicked that I wanted to become a dentist and to make it a more positive experience for patients.”
As Augusta University prepares to celebrate the first graduates of 2022 at Spring Commencement, senior Ashley Sanchez, a graphic design student, is preparing for the next chapter as she eagerly waits to walk across the stage.
“I think the support that I have here has been amazing,” Shantelle Griffith said. “I always felt that between the faculty, my classmates and then my village at home, I always felt supported and I always felt that I could succeed."
The new BFA in Digital and Visual Storytelling will prepare students to be “cutting-edge visual storytellers” by developing diverse skill sets.
From a pool of more than 5,000 applicants, sophomore Dipen Mehta was one of about 400 U.S. students who were awarded Goldwater scholarships for the 2022-23 academic year.
Aenea Clark Dr. ShaRon Dukes shares what she looks forward to most in her new role as director of the Office of Student Life and Engagement.
Monique WilliamsThe Augusta Influencers program guides students through interactive lectures and workshops designed to offer knowledge and practical experience.
Laura Evans“Block Day and regional anesthesia knowledge are vital to the future of anesthesia practice,” said Will Howell, a recent DNP graduate and practicing CRNA.
Coach Dip Metress and Miguel Arnold reflect on the historic season of Augusta University's men's basketball team.
“In the past, my spring breaks have been very cliché for a college student. But living in Augusta and having the Augusta National Golf Club seconds away has given me a new appreciation for golf,” said senior Dilan Shah.
Summerville Finals Frenzy runs from April 25-29, and Health Sciences Finals Frenzy runs from May 4-10.
The Department of Art and Design teamed up with Augusta University alumnus Scott Hardigree to develop a class project that would allow students to design and pitch a garden sculpture.
Though many of the first women at MCG were doubted at some point, each of these graduates helped pave the way for women pursuing medical degrees today.