Major expansion coming to AU animation program

Augusta University plans to expand its animation program to include an additional 21 faculty members in the Department of Art and Design, which will make it possible to attract about 400 more animation students in the coming years.

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What began in 2006 as a small, thoughtful partnership between Augusta University’s College of Nursing and Layman Nurseries has blossomed into a 20-year tradition of care. In this video, we hear from alumna and former AU Foundation president Elisa Layman, who shares the inspiring origin story of the Costa Layman Health Fair. From a handful of health screenings to a full-scale health fair serving hundreds of farmworkers, this event is a testament to trust, community, and the power of education in action. Learn more about the program: https://www.augusta.edu/nursing/costa-layman.php 🔔 Subscribe now and never miss an update from Augusta University! Hit the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we upload new videos. 🐆 About Augusta University: As one of Georgia’s four public research institutions, Augusta University offers customizable, accessible education on campuses in Augusta and across the state. Augusta University aims not only to be different, but also to make a difference — to reimagine and recreate the future of art, technology, education and health care. Home to Georgia’s only public academic medical center and designated by the state as a health sciences center of excellence, Augusta University is dedicated to creating a safer, healthier and more equitable Georgia. 🌐 Visit our website: Explore more about the university and discover the vast range of academic programs, cutting-edge research opportunities and student resources available at Augusta University. Visit www.augusta.edu for more information. 📱 Connect with us on social media: Stay up to date with the latest news, events, and achievements by following us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aug_university Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aug_university X: https://twitter.com/aug_university LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/augusta-university

What began in 2006 as a small, thoughtful partnership between Augusta University’s College of Nursing and Layman Nurseries has blossomed into a 20-year tradition of care. In this video, we hear from alumna and former AU Foundation president Elisa Layman, who shares the inspiring origin story of the Costa Layman Health Fair.

From a handful of health screenings to a full-scale health fair serving hundreds of farmworkers, this event is a testament to trust, community, and the power of education in action.

Learn more about the program: https://www.augusta.edu/nursing/costa-layman.php

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🐆 About Augusta University:
As one of Georgia’s four public research institutions, Augusta University offers customizable, accessible education on campuses in Augusta and across the state. Augusta University aims not only to be different, but also to make a difference — to reimagine and recreate the future of art, technology, education and health care. Home to Georgia’s only public academic medical center and designated by the state as a health sciences center of excellence, Augusta University is dedicated to creating a safer, healthier and more equitable Georgia.

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Costa Layman Health Fair celebrates 20 years

Elisa Jenks, APRN, shares how her passion for language, culture, and service led her to a career in nursing. As the first Layman Family Scholarship recipient at Augusta University, Elisa found her purpose through the Clinical Nurse Leader program and her longtime involvement with the Costa Layman Health Fair. Now a certified nurse midwife, she continues to serve the Latino community with compassion and care. Learn more about the program: https://www.augusta.edu/nursing/costa-layman 🔔 Subscribe now and never miss an update from Augusta University! Hit the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we upload new videos. 🐆 About Augusta University: As one of Georgia’s four public research institutions, Augusta University offers customizable, accessible education on campuses in Augusta and across the state. Augusta University aims not only to be different, but also to make a difference — to reimagine and recreate the future of art, technology, education and health care. Home to Georgia’s only public academic medical center and designated by the state as a health sciences center of excellence, Augusta University is dedicated to creating a safer, healthier and more equitable Georgia. 🌐 Visit our website: Explore more about the university and discover the vast range of academic programs, cutting-edge research opportunities and student resources available at Augusta University. Visit www.augusta.edu for more information. 📱 Connect with us on social media: Stay up to date with the latest news, events, and achievements by following us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aug_university Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aug_university X: https://twitter.com/aug_university LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/augusta-university

Elisa Jenks, APRN, shares how her passion for language, culture, and service led her to a career in nursing.

As the first Layman Family Scholarship recipient at Augusta University, Elisa found her purpose through the Clinical Nurse Leader program and her longtime involvement with the Costa Layman Health Fair. Now a certified nurse midwife, she continues to serve the Latino community with compassion and care.

Learn more about the program: https://www.augusta.edu/nursing/costa-layman

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🐆 About Augusta University:
As one of Georgia’s four public research institutions, Augusta University offers customizable, accessible education on campuses in Augusta and across the state. Augusta University aims not only to be different, but also to make a difference — to reimagine and recreate the future of art, technology, education and health care. Home to Georgia’s only public academic medical center and designated by the state as a health sciences center of excellence, Augusta University is dedicated to creating a safer, healthier and more equitable Georgia.

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Explore more about the university and discover the vast range of academic programs, cutting-edge research opportunities and student resources available at Augusta University. Visit www.augusta.edu for more information.

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Elisa Jenks turned language into a life of service | Costa Layman Health Fair 2025

Malcolm Bevel, PhD, a member of the Cancer Prevention, Control and Population Health team at the Georgia Cancer Center has spent the last few years working on providing fresh grown vegetables to those in need in our community. He began with his HARVEST-HD Hydroponic Garden in the lobby of the GCC’s M. Bert Storey Research Building, but now he wants to bring the gardens closer to patients. Learn more about the program: https://gccnews.augusta.edu/2025/04/28/rooftop-renovation-underway-thanks-to-funding-from-unite-in-the-fight 🔔 Subscribe now and never miss an update from Augusta University! Hit the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we upload new videos. 🐆 About Augusta University: As one of Georgia’s four public research institutions, Augusta University offers customizable, accessible education on campuses in Augusta and across the state. Augusta University aims not only to be different, but also to make a difference — to reimagine and recreate the future of art, technology, education and health care. Home to Georgia’s only public academic medical center and designated by the state as a health sciences center of excellence, Augusta University is dedicated to creating a safer, healthier and more equitable Georgia. 🌐 Visit our website: Explore more about the university and discover the vast range of academic programs, cutting-edge research opportunities and student resources available at Augusta University. Visit www.augusta.edu for more information. 📱 Connect with us on social media: Stay up to date with the latest news, events, and achievements by following us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aug_university Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aug_university X: https://twitter.com/aug_university LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/augusta-university

Malcolm Bevel, PhD, a member of the Cancer Prevention, Control and Population Health team at the Georgia Cancer Center has spent the last few years working on providing fresh grown vegetables to those in need in our community. He began with his HARVEST-HD Hydroponic Garden in the lobby of the GCC’s M. Bert Storey Research Building, but now he wants to bring the gardens closer to patients.

Learn more about the program: https://gccnews.augusta.edu/2025/04/28/rooftop-renovation-underway-thanks-to-funding-from-unite-in-the-fight

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As one of Georgia’s four public research institutions, Augusta University offers customizable, accessible education on campuses in Augusta and across the state. Augusta University aims not only to be different, but also to make a difference — to reimagine and recreate the future of art, technology, education and health care. Home to Georgia’s only public academic medical center and designated by the state as a health sciences center of excellence, Augusta University is dedicated to creating a safer, healthier and more equitable Georgia.

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Explore more about the university and discover the vast range of academic programs, cutting-edge research opportunities and student resources available at Augusta University. Visit www.augusta.edu for more information.

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Augusta student-athletes and cancer researchers partner in ‘Here to Win’ campaign for innovation, discovery and hope

Chris Curry October 5, 2023

Building an innovative cancer research project takes time, creativity, and most importantly, a team of scientists working together on why a new way to treat cancer or keep the cancer from spreading to other parts of the body. When it comes to bringing home victory for Augusta University’s various athletics programs, teamwork defines success on the field of competition. Together, cancer researchers and Augusta University student athletes are “Here to Win” when it comes to bringing awareness to cancer prevention and early detection.

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