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Kimball, Taylor win top individual awards at AU athletics banquet
May 24

May 24 Kimball, Taylor win top individual awards at AU athletics banquet

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Sports

Mackenzie Taylor had an undefeated season en route to the Peach Belt Conference women’s cross-country championship; she joined Hunter Kimball as AU’s athletes of the year …

Braves' struggles and injuries continue early in the 2021 season
May 18

May 18 Braves' struggles and injuries continue early in the 2021 season

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Opinion, Sports

It’s been a struggle for the defending NL East champion Atlanta Braves, but they are only three games behind division-leading New York Mets despite some key injuries …

The Sports Squad: Season 3, Episode 8
May 18

May 18 The Sports Squad: Season 3, Episode 8

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Sports

Cross-country and volleyball both claimed Peach Belt Conference championships to highlight 2020-21 in athletics at Augusta University. The Sports Squad discusses these and more on the last episode of Season 3 …

AU students share how they celebrate Ramadan
May 17

May 17 AU students share how they celebrate Ramadan

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News

Ramadan is an Islamic holiday celebrated in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar dedicated to prayer, reflection and fasting.

AU holds Spring 2021 Commencement at Evans Town Center Park's pavilion
May 14

May 14 AU holds Spring 2021 Commencement at Evans Town Center Park's pavilion

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News

Augusta University’s Spring 2021 Commencement featured student speakers Tammy Eboigbe and Dorothy Elangwe …

AU alum Antcliff finishes second in European Tour event on Canary Islands
May 10

May 10 AU alum Antcliff finishes second in European Tour event on Canary Islands

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Sports

Former AU golf standout Maverick Antcliff finished second in the Canary Islands Championship over the weekend …

Augusta track and field breaks school records at PBC Championships
May 8

May 8 Augusta track and field breaks school records at PBC Championships

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Sports

Senior distance runner Hunter Kimball led the way as the AU men finished fourth in the Peach Belt track and field championships in Daytona Beach, Fla. …

Provost Neil MacKinnon connects his career path to his family-oriented roots
May 7

May 7 Provost Neil MacKinnon connects his career path to his family-oriented roots

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News

Originally from Nova Scotia, Canada, with a remarkable background in research and dean of the James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy at the University of Cincinnati, Neil MacKinnon is excited to implement everything he’s learned along the way by connecting with the community and happily going the extra mile to contribute to the growth and success of Augusta University.

Juju Chang speaks in Augusta University event on the issue of anti-Asian hate
May 5

May 5 Juju Chang speaks in Augusta University event on the issue of anti-Asian hate

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News

On April 20, 2021, Augusta University hosted a virtual roundtable featuring Juju Chang, ABC ‘Nightline’ co-anchor and journalist as keynote speaker. She and other speakers discussed recent violence toward Asian Americans following COVID-19, and ways in which the community can become involved in putting an end to stereotypes.

AU softball falls to UNC Pembroke in the final doubleheader of season
May 3

May 3 AU softball falls to UNC Pembroke in the final doubleheader of season

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Sports

Augusta University’s softball closed out its season by dropping a twinbill to UNC Pembroke …

Kim Davies reflects on the journey to dean of Pamplin College
Apr 27

Apr 27 Kim Davies reflects on the journey to dean of Pamplin College

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Recently, Kim Davies was announced dean of Pamplin college. Though she is a familiar face to many, most do not know how long she has been a part of the Augusta University family.

President Keel says enrollment continues to rise in state of university address
Apr 26

Apr 26 President Keel says enrollment continues to rise in state of university address

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News, On-Campus

Dr. Brooks Keel, President of Augusta University, delivered his State of the University Address on April 16, 2021. Hundreds watched Dr. Keel’s remarks virtually as the speech was streamed live that afternoon.

Augusta track dominates in Atlanta before PBC championships
Apr 26

Apr 26 Augusta track dominates in Atlanta before PBC championships

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Sports

The Jaguar track and field teams prepped for the Peach Belt championships with two meets in Atlanta; Hunter Kimball and Mackenzie Taylor excelled for Augusta …

AU softball drops both games of doubleheader against Flagler
Apr 26

Apr 26 AU softball drops both games of doubleheader against Flagler

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Sports

Jaguars drop both ends of a doubleheader at home against Flagler …

AU wins third straight PBC Tournament Championship
Apr 25

Apr 25 AU wins third straight PBC Tournament Championship

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Sports

Behind the play of Kylie Martin, the AU volleyball team captured yet another Peach Belt title …

Pandemic brings extra year of eligibility for AU athletes—and tough choices
Apr 21

Apr 21 Pandemic brings extra year of eligibility for AU athletes—and tough choices

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Sports

For college athletes, a fifth year of eligibility has been an unexpected side effect of the coronavirus pandemic; AU athletes are now weighing their options …

AU community reacts to the George Floyd’s death and trial
Apr 21

Apr 21 AU community reacts to the George Floyd’s death and trial

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Former police officer, Derek Chauvin, was convicted the murder of George Floyd on Tuesday, April 20 and will remain in custody until sentencing.

AU baseball sweeps Claflin in final home series of the season
Apr 19

Apr 19 AU baseball sweeps Claflin in final home series of the season

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Sports

AU baseball finishes its home campaign strong with three straight wins …

Virtual State of the University Address to be streamed today
Apr 16

Apr 16 Virtual State of the University Address to be streamed today

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News

Augusta University’s State of the University is being streamed April 16, 2021 at 3 p.m. Dr. Brooks A. Keel, President of Augusta University, will present the address. The virtual event can be watched live at https://www.augusta.edu/stream/.

Bell Ringer journalists capture SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards for Region 3
Apr 15

Apr 15 Bell Ringer journalists capture SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards for Region 3

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News

The Bell Ringer’s Carlos Rodriguez and Emily Garcia have won SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards for Region 3 …

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