Kiara Heffner
Student Life and Engagement
College of Education
With the onslaught of a pandemic and a virtual learning environment, the African American Male Initiative (AAMI) has adapted and continues to thrive as a program dedicated to cultivating the talents and abilities of...
StaffWhat you need to know about majoring in Computer Science
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science focuses on understanding the theoretical and practical approaches to computation and its application to problem solving. The theoretical portion prepares students to...
Kinesiology Degree: Is it right for you?
The Department of Kinesiology offers undergraduate and graduate level programs in kinesiology. Faculty and staff are committed to high impact practice within the context of a caring community, and produce...
Benefits of Living Learning Communities
Housing and Residence Life recognizes that college students learn both in and out of the classroom. We actively collaborate with our academic partners and other student success partners to complement the classroom...
College of Nursing: Spotlight
The Augusta University College of Nursing explores, excels, and expands the learning experience for potential and current students and is another unique opportunity that AU provides. CON has nationally ranked graduate...
New year, new campus: A survival guide for transfer students transitioning to campus
Wow, look at that. You made the decision to leave your previous school and here you are feeling like a lost freshman all over again! Yikes! Everything is being thrown at you rapidly. New campus. New culture. New...
Fun Facts: New Provost Dr. Neil MacKinnon
Here are some fun facts about Dr. MacKinnon, our new Provost, EVP for academic affairs at Augusta University! He was born in Nova Scotia, Canada and just became an American citizen in 2018.Met his wife, Leanne, at the...
2021 Fan Cutouts
Secure Your Seat! Augusta fans can now have the best seat in the house at Christenberry Fieldhouse for both basketball and volleyball season with a personalized fan cutout for the 2020-21 seasons. Fans will be...
The Medical College of Georgia: Spotlight
The impact of the state of Georgia’s only public medical school spans from its founding nearly 200 years ago, in 1828, as one of the nation’s first medical schools to its current role optimizing health and...
Title IX: What to do if you feel threatened on campus
Disclaimer: This article discusses abuse. Stalking, harassment or abuse – you either know someone who has experienced it or you’ve been through it yourself. These threats come in many forms and can take a hard emotional...
Rachel Visintainer Culling7 steps to becoming a better roommate
If you’ve ever lived with someone else (in a residence hall or otherwise), you probably know sharing your space with another person is not always easy. In a college living setting where you will likely be paired with a...
Commencement Ceremonies on Graduation Day
On Friday, December 11, 2020 Augusta University held their Fall Commencement. Here’s a look back from that day! Listen to In the Wild now on Apple, Spotify or Google Play. Ready to...
Seven safe and spectacular ways to celebrate a 2020 graduate
Among the struggles of this year, the Class of 2020 faces the disappointment of lockdowns and social distancing resulting in limited graduation ceremonies – or no opportunity to walk at all. Augusta...
Fall 2020 Commencement
After several months of extensive consultation with students, campus experts in public health and infectious disease, and campus leaders, Augusta University has determined that it will hold the Fall Commencement...
Highlights: Virtual Days of Service 2020
The AU Day of Service is traditionally held on the first Saturday in November each year. However, during these unprecedented times of COVID-19, AU held Virtual Days of Service throughout November. Employees and students...
Jags Live Well: New website launches for student wellness
Students are constantly busy with class, studying, work, and the day-to-day grind of being in college. The Augusta University Division of Enrollment & Student Affairs has partnered with our Student Wellness Programs...
Charlotte: Preparing for a final golf season in a different time
She overcame multiple injuries and obstacles to remain one of the top Division-I golfers at Augusta University. Now in a different looking senior season, Charlotte Alran is pursuing her final year as a collegiate golfer...
