Augusta University
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.
"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“Understanding your market is important. Understand how you compete — is it through cost, quality, speed or customization? Understand where you’re better or worse than your competitors.”
Monique WilliamsColin Stewart comes to Augusta University with 15 years of progressive leadership in higher education and 10-plus years at the director and dean level.
Aubrey HinksonMark Lane has been named vice president of Communications and Marketing at Augusta University, effective July 1.
“I believe these types of exhibitions exceed expectations because they are so stimulating. They include a new type of interactive media that entirely surrounds the viewer. You are more of a participant than a viewer in these situations."
Aenea Clark Augusta University President Brooks A. Keel, PhD, returns to "In the Wild" to share some of his favorite parts of the new plan.
The new BFA in Digital and Visual Storytelling will prepare students to be “cutting-edge visual storytellers” by developing diverse skill sets.
StaffNew memories and connections were made at Augusta University's annual Alumni Weekend. The marathon of events, which took place April 22-24, was jam-packed with celebrations and awards.
Jennifer Hilliard ScottThe 2022 Distinguished Alums were honored during Alumni Weekend April 22-24.
Dr. Douglas Clepper has been part of the Dental College of Georgia since its inception.
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.
Miguelangelo Hernandez“This is probably the most bittersweet departure I'll have over my career because I'm in love with one job and I don't want to leave, but I know that the Army's asked me to do something more.”
Milledge AustinThree AU alumni in particular — Cole Watkins, T’Shawn Carter and Amy Richardson — have flourished after graduation, using their degrees to help launch their own small businesses.
"Some employers simply don’t have a choice. If they are not recognizing the needs of their employees, they are going to have a hard time recruiting and retaining employees," said Melissa Furman.
“It is very rewarding to see them accomplish their goals and to know that I have played a small part in helping them do that," said Dr. Debra Saul.
“I try to live by the motto I’ve never asked somebody else to do a job that I’m not willing to do myself,” said Dr. Phillip Coule.
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.
“The increase both in computing power and graphics processing unit power are transforming what we can do," said Dr. Christopher McKinney