Augusta University
Paige BoekeNew 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.
Stacey Eidson"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.”
Raysean RicksAs 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.
“I am honored that we won the competition. We’ve worked diligently for months and it’s an amazing feeling to see our hard work pay off and that others are just excited about our mission with the KanDo board as we are,” said student Alexis Lanier.
To mark the end of another academic year, the Jaguar Production Crew, sponsored by the Office of Student Life and Engagement, is hosting two celebrations on the Summerville Campus.
StaffClara Oh and Elayna Miller were also recognized by the Vesalius Trust for their medical illustrations.
Augusta University is proud to announce that its Master of Public Administration program is ranked in the top 50% of the Best Public Affairs Programs in the nation.