Augusta University's new Study Abroad program director Katherine Grego is excited to bring something new to AU and to strengthen and revitalize the program after a hard hit from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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BOR ignores mandate protests, ‘undermines faculty,' says AU faculty protesters
After a week of protests last month at universities across Georgia calling for the University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents to issue a minimal mandate for mask wear, the call has been left unanswered.
Defining and maintaining healthy relationships
Relationships today tend to rely on the feel-good highs of puppy love, often substituting superficial perceptions of a partner in the place of understanding what a person desires from life and how they communicate those needs.
This story is published in the Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 print edition of The Bell Ringer.
AU men's basketball has academic scandal; players positive about upcoming season
The Augusta University men’s basketball team will be without Coach Dip Metress for the first three games of the regular season after he and an assistant “provided inappropriate” assistance with a player taking an online test; the assistant coach, O’Neal Armstrong, was fired …
BOR changes post-tenure review – ‘Solving a problem that doesn’t exist,’ says AU professor
The University System of Georgia Board of Regents voted Oct. 13 in favor of post-tenure review policy changes that some Augusta University faculty feel threaten tenure and, therefore, academic freedom and signify major setbacks for the future of USG schools…
Domestic violence awareness on display at AU's Summerville Campus
Since the start of October, purple ribbons and signs symbolizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month have been tied and placed in many areas of the Summerville Campus.
This story is published in the Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 print edition of The Bell Ringer.
Professor Bloodworth: a teacher of students
William Bloodworth Jr. can still recall the names and faces of each of his students from his first job as a public school teacher in the 1960s. Bloodworth just turned 79, but he does not seem to have lost his passion for teaching.
AU's Department of Music’s rebounding from pandemic setbacks
The Fine Arts Center houses a large array of talent in Augusta University’s Department of Music as well as various education and career opportunities in music. Students can attend ensemble performances starting this week.
Unwind on Central makes its debut
Unwind functions as a collaborative space for students and small businesses, offering a peaceful and quiet environment for its patrons to collaborate on schoolwork, grab a quick bite to eat or even just socialize.
What Hispanic Heritage Month has meant to AU students
AU students share the importance of this four-week celebration and what it means to them.
A look at the history of Allgood Hall
Allgood Hall has been a presence within the Summerville Campus since its opening in 2002, although some students might not be aware of the building’s origins or history.
National Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off at AU
The beginning of National Hispanic Heritage month brings about some new perspectives and history for Augusta University students to learn and appreciate…
AU reads the US Constitution for Constitution Day
AU faculty and students read the Constitution on Friday, Sept. 17.
AU protesters call for mask mandate from BOR
Professors at Augusta University protested the lack of a mask mandate from USG in the Tear Drop of the Summerville campus of AU each during the week of Sept. 13-17 …
COVID-19: Masks and vaccines at Augusta University
Despite there not being a mandate for masks in the USG, there is still a large push for masking and vaccinations on Augusta University’s campus.
Photos: Augusta remembers 9/11, commemorates fallen heroes with memorial and 5k run/walk
News editor Chris Woods documented the memorial and Tunnels to Towers 5k run/walk in remembrance of 9/11 in this series of photos.
AU offers financial resources and food pantry for students
Although only a small percentage of students at Augusta University face financial insecurity, a much larger portion do not know about the resources offered by the university for assistance.
Intramural sports return to Augusta University
Augusta University is now offering students, staff, faculty and alumni the opportunity to participate in various intramural sports…
Augusta University and Augusta Technical College team up for new Pathway Program
Augusta University and Augusta Technical College recently came together to launch a new Cybersecurity to Information Technology Pathway program for students at the Georgia Cyber Center.
Augusta University introduces a new alma mater song
Augusta University introduced a new alma mater, which was announced at the 2021 freshman convocation.