Augusta University
Jamison Guice"Student engagement is the bridge that connects students to a transformational college experience," said ShaRon Spry Dukes, EdD.
Milledge Austin“When I met with the school’s leadership and faculty, I saw a lot of excitement, passion and energy for the direction the school is heading," says Aaron Kruse-Diehr, PhD.
Miguelangelo Hernandez“It demonstrates the hard work of our faculty, publishing and presenting research and providing stellar service to the field and the community," says Wesley Mears, PhD.
Stacey EidsonDuring the 2025 legislative session, the Augusta University Government Relations team tracked more than 635 bills and resolutions that would impact AU.
Hannah Litteer“I had a personal interest because my mother-in-law had a spinal cord injury, and she had really bad neuropathic pain,” says Laura Carbone, MD.
Stacey Hudson“This research opens new avenues for understanding cancer stem cell behavior,” says Andrew Yeudall, PhD.
“Some students have presented a number of times and are pretty well seasoned, and then there are students who are here for the first time,” says Quentin Davis, PhD.
StaffAU was represented by Kim Capehart, DDS, Pamela Cromer, DNP, Joann Denemark, Daniel Hannah, PhD, and AU alumnus Abiodun Akinwuntan, PhD.
"We'll basically define a chronic HIV infection as a risk factor for the development of the most severe ocular disease," says Manuela Bartoli, PhD.
“Research shows that kids gain three to five times the amount of weight over the summer than they do in the remainder of the school year,” says Lauren von Klinggraeff, PhD.
Haley Crain“This was a unique opportunity for the students because they are taking their research and explaining it to legislators,” says Deborah Jehu, PhD.
Nina Siso"We want them to feel appreciated, loved and respected. This is one of the activities we can do throughout the year to accomplish that," says Mike Patton.
Paige Tucker"The competition supports building a community of thinkers who elevate one another,” says Lynsey Steinberg.
Felicia Baskett"Dr. Collier’s project is not just about books – it’s about building confidence, breaking barriers and showing students that STEM is for everyone," says Judi Wilson, EdD.
Bae has more than two decades of experience in biostatistics, data science and epidemiology, with an extensive background in both research and academic leadership.
"It’s always special to be with our students to find out what the next steps in their journeys to becoming a physician will be,” says MCG Dean David Hess, MD.
"I’ve updated it to make it more recent and relevant, and I may or may not have mentioned a certain golf tournament in our area,” says Zach Kelehear, EdD.
"This is the highlight of my year in a lot of ways," says Nadia Jilani-Hyler, director of Model UN at AU.
Emily Bonham-Janes"Education is all about adapting and making it work for yourself,” said Kynisha Okonkwo.
"We are a research-intensive university, and it's reflected in the work that our students are doing," says Interim Provost and Dean of The Graduate School Jennifer Sullivan, PhD.