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Felicia Baskett“Our goal is to support local schools and families in creating a culture where reading is prioritized and celebrated,” says Judi Wilson, EdD.
Nina Sligar"We want to provide the safest drivers in the CSRA, and we want to make sure that they’re healthy," says Al Harris.
Stacey EidsonOver the last two decades, the rate of death of new moms from pregnancy rose more steeply in Georgia than almost all other states in this country. Augusta University is trying to change that fact.
Chris Curry"World Cancer Day is a powerful reminder of the global impact of this disease and the ever-growing need for collective action," says Jorge E. Cortes, MD.
Delaney Freistuhler“By engaging with the community, business students transform their learning into practice, bridging the gap between education and real-world impact," says Manisha Mathur, PhD.
Paige TuckerThis year’s keynote speaker was the Rev. Charles E. Goodman Jr., PhD, senior pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Gov. Brian Kemp introduced a budget that includes $99.8 million in funding for a new translational research building at Augusta University.
Hannah Litteer“The main purpose of this organization is to go into the community and train people like kids or young adults about how to manage crisis situations,” says Vikas Kumar, MD.
Government Relations invites the Augusta University community to subscribe to the Capitol Connection, an online newsletter that provides a legislative recap, budget updates and other details about the week at the Georgia Statehouse.
Thanks to the generous donations made by faculty and staff from Augusta University and other community members, each child received at least three gifts.
Jenna Ingalls"By working with study volunteers to co-design study protocols, we can design studies that are more patient-centered and culturally sensitive," says Christy Ledford, PhD.
Jamison Guice"Mark Myers embodies the true spirit of collaboration that drives Augusta’s tourism forward," says Bennish Brown.
Miguelangelo HernandezSince the program began, it has received more than $125,000 in individual and group donations to the HGP university foundation account.
StaffThose in attendance enjoyed a holiday market including the new mobile Roar Store, arts and crafts, inflatables and games, a holiday train and refreshments.
Augusta University students, faculty and staff can savor the flavors that fuel this city by enjoying the discounts offered by several local coffee shops with the JagPerks program.
Angela Canada, a principal culinary team leader for Chick-fil-A Corporate, will be the keynote speaker at AU’s Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on Dec. 12.
Ralph D. Turner, DBA, president of Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center, will be the keynote speaker at AU’s Graduate Hooding and Commencement Ceremony on Dec. 11.
“We have worked really hard to create a safe and welcoming environment for all students," says Simone Hicks, PhD.
Several locally-owned shops in the Augusta area offer discounts that the Augusta University community can enjoy, not only during the holidays but also year-round.
“If teaching is where their heart is, we want to show them the possibilities,” says Kim Barker, PhD.