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StaffThe Medical College of Georgia’s Hooding Ceremony took place on Thursday, May 12 at the Bell Auditorium. Dr. Claire Pomeroy, President of Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation, was the keynote speaker.
Senior dental students participated in the Dental College of Georgia’s Hooding Ceremony at First Baptist Church of Augusta on Friday, May 13.
Danielle Harris“Optimistic,” “dedicated” and “nurturing” are a few of the sentiments used to describe Physician Assistant Program graduate Joshua Pumroy, this year’s winner of the John F. Beard Award for Compassionate Care at Augusta University...
Kelly JasperStudents in the Class of 2016 gave shoutouts to family, friends and professors at the start of Augusta University’s Spring 2016 Commencement. Share your own commencement photos, videos and shootouts with the hashtag #AUGGRAD.
Eric JohnsonAddressing the graduates and faculty members assembled on the floor of the James Brown Arena as well as the family and friends crowding the seats above, President Brooks A. Keel, PhD, gave a brief but powerful commencement speech, reminding them all...
While the Class of 2016 will officially graduate at the commencement ceremony kicking off at 2 p.m. on May 13 at the James Brown Arena, each of Augusta University’s nine colleges holds special ceremonies of their own to further recognize the...
Haley HughesA group of Augusta University graduate students that have contracted for fall semester got a sneak peek last week of their new campus housing facility under construction on the Health Sciences Campus. The hard hat tour also allowed some faculty...
Brennan MeagherAugusta University students who visit Student Health Services are likely to meet Bella, a regular volunteer and certified therapy dog. Bella, a 6-year-old Shih Tzu, has worked as a therapy dog for the last five years. As a puppy, Bella was enrolled...
More than 1,200 students are expected to participate in Augusta University’s commencement exercises at 2 p.m. on May 13 in the James Brown Arena. As part of the ceremony, the university will commission a graduating ROTC cadet into the United States...
The Confucius Institute at Augusta University competed for the third year at Goodwill’s 5th Annual Dragon Boat Race and Festival at Lake Olmstead on Saturday, May 7. Besides sponsoring the competition, the Confucius Institute entertained...
Nick GarrettThe Department of Communications and the Division of Professional and Community Education will host the inaugural Augusta University Summer Theatre Camp from Monday, June 13, to Saturday, June 18. The camp will take place on the university’s...
Senior sociology major Kathryn DelGenio has been awarded The Welcoming Project’s 2016 Undergraduate Scholarship Award for her outstanding contributions to the field of LGBTQ activism. The award, a $500 scholarship awarded annually to one...
Arthur TakahashiSarah Carter, editor-in-chief of The Bell Ringer, Augusta University’s oldest student publication, said the only things better than the memories she’s made as an undergraduate were the deep connections she’s made with students and...
Veteran and Accounting/Computer Science double major John Bourassa said small class sizes and a great relationship with his professors were only some of the things Augusta University offered to help ease him back into civilian life.
This week, Augusta University students will walk across the stage, receive their diplomas and step into their future. Augusta graduates are encouraged to celebrate this milestone by taking pictures in their cap and gown at designated Jaguar spirit...
At this year’s commencement ceremony, Augusta University will debut its Legacy Program, a way of honoring families with a multigenerational relationship with the university.
Jennifer Hilliard ScottAUGUSTA, Ga. – Dr. Claire Pomeroy, president of the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation, will be the guest speaker at the Medical College of Georgia Hooding Ceremony. The event, which recognizes the 180th graduating class of the state’s medical...
Graduation day is just around the corner and many Augusta University seniors are feeling the pull of senioritis. Augusta art majors may be the exception, though. This group of seniors has worked hard to prepare and present exhibitions of their...
For one of their final assignments of the semester, 3-D design art students are hosting a popup show in the Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art on Augusta University’s Summerville campus. There are approximately 21 students participating in the show, each...
Exciting changes are in store for the M. Bert Storey Cancer Research Building. On May 9, work will begin on the 78,000 square feet of additions and renovations, the first phase of a single center that seamlessly combines clinical cancer care and...