Augusta University
Hannah Litteer“I audibly gasped and was very excited when I realized this was why we were being pulled out of class today,” says Dejon Odom.
Haley Crain“When we obtain these degrees, a chapter in all of our lives will be closing, but a new one will emerge," says Landon Gilbert.
Paige Tucker"I want to be a part of AU. I'd like a new challenge and something where I can use my years of experience and education and take it to another level,” Ashley Christman says.
“One of my professors described getting your doctorate as an exercise in persistence, and I've always remembered that,” says Joann Denemark, EdD.
Milledge Austin"If anyone asks me where they’ll find support, I have evidence that AU provides it," says Obed Koomson, PhD.
Morgan Hayes"It is fantastic to see our students continue to earn national recognition for their work in our student-run publications," says Kim Davies, PhD.
Sidhartha Wakade“I pay close attention to craftsmanship. It’s very important. Katy is persistent, dedicated and her level of craftsmanship is unequaled around here," says Andy Hauger, PhD.
Rebecca Gaylor“I knew I wanted to go further in nursing. I didn’t imagine a terminal degree like the DNP at the time, but I knew I wanted to do more,” says Tyra Newton.
Miguelangelo Hernandez“I wanted to do something with logic and reasoning and not just having to memorize everything. I took my first Python class. and I fell in love with it," says Mia Thompson.
Jamison GuiceAUs December commencement ceremonies will feature Natalie Mseis-Jackson as graduate speaker and Landon Gilbert as the undergraduate speaker.
Nina Sligar"I felt like I reached a point in my career where I could do more, take my leadership further and effect more change," says Ashley Perkins.
Stacey EidsonZach Powell, DMD, will be the keynote speaker at AU’s Graduate Hooding and Commencement Ceremony at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10.
“This was so thrilling for me that so many people were curious about the project, and I was so eager to tell them as much as I could," says Madden Jones.
“I was so excited because I've had all of these leadership opportunities over the last four years; I just feel like this honors all that work," says Ana-Sophia Chung.
“The launch of Jag360 marks a transformative step in how Augusta University supports our students from enrollment through graduation,” says Stanley Singleton, PhD.
"AU and this program have provided the perfect environment to grow, change and step into adulthood,” says Jayvon Nougaisse.
“The TRIO SSS grant is more than funding; it is an investment in potential that will empower our students to persist and succeed,” says AU President Russell T. Keen.
Felicia Baskett"What excites me the most is being a part of a network of current and former National Board for Certified Counselors fellows and having access to this wealth of information."
"AU is filled with support systems with transfer students and every student in mind," says Dylan Jacobson.
“We hope that Fresh Check Day encourages open, ongoing conversations about mental health,” says Annie Carr.