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photo from article First class of Augusta Promise Scholarship Program recipients named

First class of Augusta Promise Scholarship Program recipients named

September 18, 2024

"Providing students with a financial scholarship to graduate debt-free creates access for first-generation college students,” said Susan Davies, PhD.

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photo from article MCG grad and wife supporting medical and nursing students through gift

MCG grad and wife supporting medical and nursing students through gift

September 03, 2024

“I want students to love what they do, to be knowledgeable and to take care of their patients to the best of their ability," said Judy Seitz Black.

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2024 IGIVE Augusta University employee giving campaign kicks off Sept. 10

August 29, 2024

IGIVE begins Tuesday, Sept. 10, and extends through Tuesday, Oct. 22.

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Augusta Athletics announces baseball stadium project

August 28, 2024

The new stadium will feature 420 seats, including more than half with comfortable chairbacks.

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photo from article Georgia Power Foundation invests $200K in AU for teacher pipeline

Georgia Power Foundation invests $200K in AU for teacher pipeline

August 20, 2024

“We want to create intentional support systems, so students feel engaged and like they are part of a community,” said Judi Wilson, PhD, dean of COEHD.

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Hyundai invests $400,000 in pediatric cancer research

August 12, 2024

“This could positively impact care for children with brain tumors by improving their quality of life,” said Theodore Johnson, MD, PhD.

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photo from article Retired nurse pledges gift to provide scholarships for nursing students

Retired nurse pledges gift to provide scholarships for nursing students

August 06, 2024

“We need nurses, and there are people who need help to get there,” said Ollie Creasy.

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photo from article Steve Ruby works to share late wife’s passion for literacy education

Steve Ruby works to share late wife’s passion for literacy education

July 23, 2024

In becoming so closely connected to Paulette Harris, PhD, Steve Ruby couldn’t help but get immersed in the Augusta University Literacy Center.

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photo from article Former medical technology chair creates endowment for laboratory sciences

Former medical technology chair creates endowment for laboratory sciences

July 02, 2024

“As a working college student, I understood the economic struggles during my day and I am acutely aware that students today have the same, or even greater, challenges.”

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IMMCG endowed lectureship founded to advance research, education

June 25, 2024

The Immunology Center of Georgia has established the Margaret-Gertraud Immunology Lectureship to honor the co-directors' late mothers.

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Physician assistant student strives to be ‘a ripple effect going forward’

June 18, 2024

"I hope to honor this scholarship, so it doesn’t end with me but leaves a ripple effect going forward for future students.”

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photo from article MCG ophthalmology, vision research benefit from Knights Templar support

MCG ophthalmology, vision research benefit from Knights Templar support

June 11, 2024

“I think the best legacy any of us can hope for is to impact more Georgians."

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photo from article Endowment established to honor memory of ‘nurse’s nurse’ 

Endowment established to honor memory of ‘nurse’s nurse’ 

June 05, 2024

"She will always remain a giant to me as a role model for nursing," said Jeannette Andrews, PhD.

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photo from article $40,000 Beard Award presented to newly graduated physician assistant

$40,000 Beard Award presented to newly graduated physician assistant

May 13, 2024

“Kendrick’s actions and interactions with patients reflect a genuine concern for their physical, social and emotional well-being,” said Tiana Brown.

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photo from article Keel recognizes lifetime literacy advocate with President’s Award

Keel recognizes lifetime literacy advocate with President’s Award

May 09, 2024

“Paulette had such a passion for learning, and she strived to make certain that everyone she encountered had the skills they needed to succeed.”

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photo from article Retired radiologist, MCG alum pays tribute to parents through endowment

Retired radiologist, MCG alum pays tribute to parents through endowment

May 08, 2024

“I hope it inspires some of them who received scholarships like I did, that they will do the same when they have the means to give back.”

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photo from article ‘Spirit of Gratitude’: Retired dental leaders pledge gift to support future students

‘Spirit of Gratitude’: Retired dental leaders pledge gift to support future students

March 06, 2024

"When you support the Dental College of Georgia, you’re supporting the advancement of the dental profession in the whole state. Those are important things to give to,” Phil Hanes said.

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Medical College of Georgia receives $2.2 million commitment to combat rural health care shortage

January 24, 2024

The commitment to funding, which builds on an existing relationship with Augusta University, will facilitate the expansion of MCG’s 3+ Primary Care Pathway Program.

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photo from article Hull alum creates scholarship to support AU business students as a legacy to his children

Hull alum creates scholarship to support AU business students as a legacy to his children

January 17, 2024

David Cantrell, a 2006 graduate of the MBA program through Augusta University's Hull College of Business, chose to honor his children by establishing the Isaac, Andrew, Ethan and Caroline Cantrell Scholarship Endowment in their names.

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photo from article PGA TOUR player Luke List donates $250,000 to Children’s Hospital of Georgia through RSM Birdies Fore Love

PGA TOUR player Luke List donates $250,000 to Children’s Hospital of Georgia through RSM Birdies Fore Love

December 11, 2023

Luke List, a PGA TOUR player, and his wife Chloe presented a check for $250,000 to the Children’s Hospital of Georgia Thursday, Dec. 7. The donation, which was made possible by the proceeds earned when List won the RSM Birdies Fore Love charity competition during the 2022-23 PGA TOUR season, will support the expansion of… Continue Reading PGA TOUR player Luke List donates $250,000 to Children’s Hospital of Georgia through RSM Birdies Fore Love

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photo from article Augusta University raises over $375,000 through annual IGIVE fundraising campaign

Augusta University raises over $375,000 through annual IGIVE fundraising campaign

December 07, 2023

Nearly 1,500 Augusta University employees showed their Jaguar pride by supporting the 2023 IGIVE campaign with donations totaling $376,148.

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photo from article MCG alumnus and wife endow stethoscope fund begun by alumni association to ensure its continuity

MCG alumnus and wife endow stethoscope fund begun by alumni association to ensure its continuity

September 20, 2023

Melvin Haysman, MD ’71 and his wife Roberta Kamine-Haysman have a longstanding relationship with the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. Not only did Haysman graduate from MCG and complete his internal medicine residency there, but he also held a faculty appointment as clinical assistant professor and served for many years on the MCG… Continue Reading MCG alumnus and wife endow stethoscope fund begun by alumni association to ensure its continuity

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photo from article Augusta University grad offers encouraging words, scholarship opportunity to physician assistant students

Augusta University grad offers encouraging words, scholarship opportunity to physician assistant students

August 24, 2023

Ron Sanders Jr. created the BeST Scholarship in 2022 to support underrepresented students in the didactic phase of their PA education.

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photo from article Augusta University’s literacy center renamed for founder and lifelong advocate Dr. Paulette P. Harris

Augusta University’s literacy center renamed for founder and lifelong advocate Dr. Paulette P. Harris

August 16, 2023

A recent gift from Harris' widower Steve Ruby enabled the center to be renamed in memory of founder Paulette Harris, a lifelong advocate for literacy.

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Powell family creates scholarship to bring more dentists to rural areas

July 28, 2023

Zach Powell, DMD ’99, a first-generation dentist, feels extremely blessed to be part of the profession of dentistry. His group employs nearly 50 team members and is one of the largest private practices in southeast Georgia, serving patients across nine counties, in some of which his office is the only dental provider. Passionate about rural… Continue Reading Powell family creates scholarship to bring more dentists to rural areas

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Physician’s real estate gift will advance rural health care

July 12, 2023

The late J. Roy Rowland, MD, was a family physician, congressional representative, author and soldier, but what he wanted to most be known for was helping others. “I hope I’ll be remembered as someone who tried to help other people. I think I’ll be remembered more as a physician for helping other people,” said Rowland… Continue Reading Physician’s real estate gift will advance rural health care

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A little gratitude goes a long way

June 23, 2023

An Augusta University graduate student was so thankful for the scholarship she received that it prompted the donor to double the original endowment gift. The John L. Rosenkoetter Scholarship Endowment Fund for Clinical and Counseling Psychology was established July 1, 2021, through a gift from John Rosenkoetter of Brunswick, Georgia. Rosenkoetter, husband of the late… Continue Reading A little gratitude goes a long way

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photo from article CureSearch awards $1.2 million for pediatric cancer research at Georgia Cancer Center, Children’s Hospital of Georgia

CureSearch awards $1.2 million for pediatric cancer research at Georgia Cancer Center, Children’s Hospital of Georgia

June 15, 2023

The funding will help support a Phase 1 trial that, if successful, could improve the quality of life for patients at Children’s Hospital of Georgia and beyond.

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Gift from local family will benefit Augusta University student-athletes

May 18, 2023

Local family to fund sports performance center in Christenberry Fieldhouse.

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photo from article Compassion in action: Augusta University College of Allied Health Sciences grad earns annual Beard Award through community service, fundraising

Compassion in action: Augusta University College of Allied Health Sciences grad earns annual Beard Award through community service, fundraising

May 12, 2023

Amanda A. Valentini is the 2023 recipient of the John F. Beard Award for Compassionate Care.

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photo from article Dr. Ron Lewis continues legacy of urology education

Dr. Ron Lewis continues legacy of urology education

April 26, 2023

Dr. Ron Lewis may have retired in 2018, but his legacy continues at Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University through his planned estate gift which establishes the Ronald W. Lewis, MD Chair in Urological Education. This endowment will support the ongoing needs of urology residents, including education, research, travel, equipment and more. “When you’ve… Continue Reading Dr. Ron Lewis continues legacy of urology education

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