Seven AU alumna were finalists for their respective school districts for Teacher of the Year honors.
The initiative gives first-year, first-generation students the chance to graduate debt-free, while providing mentorship, leadership and academic support.
"We’re not only supporting their education but also strengthening the health care infrastructure in Georgia’s underserved regions," says David Hess, MD.
“Convocation invites our students to become part of our AU family and establishes a sense of belonging on the front end of college," says Elizabeth Huggins, EdD.
Augusta University welcomes the Class of 2029, the largest incoming class to date.
“My career has taken me into a newer clinical area, and it’s been rewarding to broaden my expertise with exciting challenges," says Natalie Horseman.
Over the past 12 years, Government Relations at Augusta University has recruited more than 20 outstanding students to participate in internships at the U.S. Capitol.
"Maddie’s story is a reminder that often the most powerful thing we can do is simply talk to each other and be kind," says C. Neil Davenport.
“It’s our community, and I feel very proud to be a part of it and to be able to help. I’ve built my skills as someone who speaks Spanish and English," says Elisa Jenks.
“I want them to do something that they can actually put on their resumes and have a chance to work on a public history project," says Melissa DeVelvis, PhD.
"For a student’s first time looking in the microscope, everything looks the same, so it was more like giving them an idea of what we see,” says Juan Manuel Ramiro Diaz, PhD.
“This group had no ego, just talent, heart and hustle. They built something bigger than themselves," says A.B. Osborne.
“It was one of the few courses that made you feel like you weren’t just going through the motions,” says Emily Max.
"She is a model student who is driven by her curiosity and a passion for learning," says Wesley Meares, PhD.
“Today was not just about getting a certificate or a diploma to go on your wall. It was about opening new doors for you,” says Steve Jones, EdD.
“We are so proud of this particular cohort as the largest ever that we have graduated,” says Caroline McKinnon, PhD.
“It is a great opportunity to connect our groundbreaking discoveries from basic science into real-world clinical practice," says Babak Baban, PhD.
"Coming home after passing my boards and seeing a sign that said, ‘Congrats Mommy!’ with my three girls jumping up and down, that made everything worth it," says Amber Thomas, DMD.
"Dr. Amero has demonstrated a strong commitment to medicine and the care of patients," says Elizabeth Gray, MD.
"From the start, I knew that’s where I wanted to be, and I knew I would get a great medical education there," says Stephanie Cumbey.
