Augusta University
Stacey EidsonAmalia Brawley, MD, is Augusta University's first fellow in the Medical College of Georgia and Wellstar MCG Health’s new three-year Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship program.
Paige Tucker"We are harnessing our established strengths in a scientific area, in a spot in the country I think we have a real potential to be impactful," says Jennifer Sullivan, PhD.
Haley Crain"Regardless of how many times you hear 'Congratulations!' or 'We regret to inform you,' wherever you are is where you're meant to be," says Eboni Watts.
Milledge Austin"Going through this program, you will change fundamentally as a person and you have to be ready for that," says Leila Mohammadizadeh.
Valerie Emerick“Being from Augusta and because my mom and grandmother went to AU, it was a no-brainer for me to go there,” says Elise Frails.
Miguelangelo Hernandez"What I went through was hard, but I stuck with it, and it means a lot to me that I am an example to my kids and grandkids that saw me do it," says Jerome McFadden.
Jamison GuiceThe Graduate Hooding and Commencement Ceremony will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, and the Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12.
Felicia Baskett"It is such a joy to have COEHD alumni representing our two largest school systems as their District Teacher of the Year,” says Judi Wilson, PhD.
“Events like these bring light to first-gen students, and just the fact that it’s a whole day where we can go and celebrate together is just a joy,” says Mikelle Smith.
“He’s the best worker. He’s on the Mount Rushmore of those I’ve coached,” says Dip Metress.
Morgan Hayes“It was really cool to see the space I had just created artwork for,” says Gabby Harris.
“I think Augusta really taught me how to be a good faculty member, one who gives back and contributes to the holistic mission of the university and the community.”
Kevin Faigle“The experience at Augusta University was transformative, and I didn’t even recognize it at the time,” says Gary Dennis.
“Learning to communicate and advocate for your research effectively is such an important tool as a researcher and can lead to valuable change,” says Quentin Davis, PhD.
Augusta University was recently ranked among the top institutions in the nation in a number of categories, including jumping 36 spots on the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges list. The jump moves AU into the top 20% in the nation...
Katy Hennig“I think processing their experiences out loud gave them grace and space to acknowledge their own grit in times of stress,” says Beth Huggins, EdD.
“Together, we’re committed to supporting those affected by Hurricane Helene," says Khushi Patel.
Throughout the academic year, FYE/SYE hosts events and initiatives aimed at getting first- and second-year students more involved with campus.
"The support from faculty and peers made the learning experience both rewarding and enjoyable," said Tierra Bradshaw.
"He never takes anything for granted and is always seeking more opportunities to learn more about the profession that he has chosen to go into,” said Kevin Kindle.