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In recognition of Black History Month, the Center for Patients and Families, Interpreter and Translation Services, in partnership with Sodexo, will present a cooking demonstration featuring Peri Peri Chicken Kabobs, Jasmine Rice and Pickled Okra.
The Black Student Union at Augusta College (now Augusta University) was formed as a safe haven at the predominantly white campus, where black students could find acceptance free of judgment and have a space to voice their concerns. This year, it...
“Augusta University is in a great season of growth and if we embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in a meaningful way, I am sure we can reach that 16X30 goal.”
In honor of Black History Month, Wycliffe Gordon and the AU Jazz Ensemble will be performing live his original score, “Within These Gates of Mine,” alongside the silent film, “Within Our Gates,” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21 at the Maxwell Theatre...
In 1968, Augusta College became the first predominately white college in the entire state of Georgia to have an integrated basketball team.
From Homecoming 2020 to Black History Month events, check out what's happening on campus next week.
This year's events include a tour of the National Center for Human and Civil Rights in Atlanta, a screening of the documentary Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am and more.
New documentary highlights racial integration in Augusta's public schools.
The first African-American students who attended Augusta College began in the fall of 1966 and they opened the door for other minorities to have the same educational opportunities.
In honor of Black History Month, Augusta University salutes Dr. Bobbilynn Hawkins.
Despite his quiet demeanor, Wingate evidenced a passion for social justice that caught the attention of John Hayes, associate professor of history. Hayes says Wingate is a student who not only excels academically, but is filled with potential to...
World-renowned author Rebecca Skloot is headed to Augusta University to discuss her book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
Augusta University has partnered with Paine College and the Columbia County Library to host three events to celebrate the legacy of Henrietta Lacks.
In honor of our country’s African-American heritage, Augusta University will host various events throughout Black History Month. This year’s theme, The Crisis in Black Education, speaks of the role of education in the history of African Americans...
Augusta University Director of Athletics Clint Bryant received the Distinguished Service Award at the Black History Month Faculty Recognition Celebration on Friday, Feb. 26 in the JSAC Ballroom on the Summerville Campus. The Black History Month...
With its austere architecture and humble brick facade, the Springfield Baptist Church at the corner of 12th and Reynolds streets may not seem like one of the most important buildings in Augusta. But inside that stark, two-towered church, located...
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Social activist and musical performer Yewande Austin will be the keynote speaker for Augusta University’s Black History Month Kick-off Celebration at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, in the Jaguar Student Activities Center Ballroom...
Dr. Joseph Hobbs, Chair of Family Medicine at Georgia Regents University’s Medical College of Georgia, talks about segregation and the Civil Rights movement in the South as part of Black History Month coverage on WJBF News Channel 6.
As Black History Month was about to kick off, Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion Kent Guion took some time to sit at the side table in his office in the G. Lombard Kelly Administration Building to talk about the intersection of black history...
In honor of Black History Month, Georgia Regents University will host various events inspired by our country’s African-American heritage. This year’s theme, “A Century of Black Life, History and Culture,” speaks of an overview of the...
