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Keel maps out future of AU in state of the university address
Jun 1

Jun 1 Keel maps out future of AU in state of the university address

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News, On-Campus

Augusta University’s president, Brooks A. Keel, outlined a strategic plan to grow the institution during his State of the University address in the Lee Auditorium on the Health Sciences Campus on May 31 …

Just say no to smoking: Award-winning PSA video from Georgia Cancer Center competition
May 31

May 31 Just say no to smoking: Award-winning PSA video from Georgia Cancer Center competition

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On-Campus, Health

Rakiyah Lenon produced the “Harmonic Convergence”-winning PSA video for the Georgia Cancer Center during Spring 2022; the project was done in the AU Media Production course …

'Engage locally,' says Clark in Georgia Chamber of Commerce regional meeting
May 27

May 27 'Engage locally,' says Clark in Georgia Chamber of Commerce regional meeting

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News, On-Campus

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce held its regional meeting for the Augusta area as part of its New Georgia Economy Tour May 26 on Summerville Campus…

Bryant retiring after 34 years heading AU Athletics
May 27

May 27 Bryant retiring after 34 years heading AU Athletics

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Sports

Clint Bryant is the longest serving athletic director; he will retire at the end of June with 34 years under his belt …

The Sports Squad S4/E9: 2021-22 year in review show
May 25

May 25 The Sports Squad S4/E9: 2021-22 year in review show

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On-Campus, Sports

The Sports Squad wraps up a highly successful 2021-22 athletics year for Augusta University …

AU's Yoko finishes tied for 52nd at NCAA women’s golf championship
May 25

May 25 AU's Yoko finishes tied for 52nd at NCAA women’s golf championship

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Sports

Augusta University’s Natalia Yoko shot a 1-under-par 71 in the final round of NCAA Division I women’s golf championship in Scottsdale, Ariz., to finish tied for 52nd; it was the farthest a Jaguar women’s golfer had ever advanced in the postseason. (photo by C. Morgan Engel, special to the Bell Ringer)

AU recognizes graduates in spring '22 Commencement ceremonies
May 17

May 17 AU recognizes graduates in spring '22 Commencement ceremonies

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News

Augusta University held commencement ceremonies for the graduating class of 2022 in three sessions May 12-13...

AU's Yoko qualifies for nationals with ninth-place finish in Vanderbilt regional
May 11

May 11 AU's Yoko qualifies for nationals with ninth-place finish in Vanderbilt regional

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Sports
AU alumnus, mayoral candidate Johnson aims to ‘bring a sense of trust’ if elected
May 11

May 11 AU alumnus, mayoral candidate Johnson aims to ‘bring a sense of trust’ if elected

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News, Politics

Augusta native and Augusta University alumnus Lucas Johnson is one of nine candidates running to be the next mayor of Augusta…

Yoko tied for third, AU women’s golf team in seventh after second round of NCAA regional
May 11

May 11 Yoko tied for third, AU women’s golf team in seventh after second round of NCAA regional

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Sports

Augusta University’s Natalia Yoko in the hunt for a high enough finish to earn a spot in the NCAA Division I women’s golf championships …

Bell Ringer staff members win journalism awards, led by Rodriguez, Woods with SPJ Mark of Excellence
May 10

May 10 Bell Ringer staff members win journalism awards, led by Rodriguez, Woods with SPJ Mark of Excellence

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On-Campus
AU athletics celebrates achievements of 2021-22 with awards banquet
May 9

May 9 AU athletics celebrates achievements of 2021-22 with awards banquet

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Sports

Chloe Allen, Kai Brickey and Tyshaun Crawford were among the honorees at Augusta University’s annual athletics awards banquet …

Best-selling YA author Stone speaks with educators, community at Maxwell
May 6

May 6 Best-selling YA author Stone speaks with educators, community at Maxwell

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News, On-Campus, Video

Nic Stone, author of New York Times best seller “Dear Martin,” discussed book banning and human experiences with local teachers and members of the community in the Maxwell Theatre on May 3…

AU golf celebrates its three NCAA Division I national crowns
May 6

May 6 AU golf celebrates its three NCAA Division I national crowns

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Sports

Birdie Club raises $1.3 million for the AU golf programs …

Here are five places to study on AU's campuses for finals
May 3

May 3 Here are five places to study on AU's campuses for finals

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News, On-Campus

Finals week is here, and now it's time to find a good place to study and destress before exams…

This is published in the Monday, April 18, 2022 print edition of The Bell Ringer.

Opinion: What's next for AU's graduates?
May 3

May 3 Opinion: What's next for AU's graduates?

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Opinion

Graduation. For some, this can be a time filled with joy and feelings of accomplishment. For others, this can be the scariest semester ever…

This is published in the Monday, April 18, 2022 print edition of The Bell Ringer.

Ramadan through the eyes of Muslim students
May 1

May 1 Ramadan through the eyes of Muslim students

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Features

AU Muslim Students Association see Ramadan coming to an end …

AU men, women’s tennis fall in PBC tournament; Borbon Roca named freshman of year
May 1

May 1 AU men, women’s tennis fall in PBC tournament; Borbon Roca named freshman of year

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Sports

The AU women were eliminated in the second round and the men in the first round of the Peach Belt tennis tournament …

Opinion: How to spend summer
Apr 29

Apr 29 Opinion: How to spend summer

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Opinion

Summertime is quickly approaching leaving students with more time to do other things besides homework…

This story is published in the Monday, April 18, 2022 print edition of The Bell Ringer.

Hegg, Holder awarded Southland coach, freshman of year awards, respectively
Apr 29

Apr 29 Hegg, Holder awarded Southland coach, freshman of year awards, respectively

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Sports

Coach Caroline Hegg and freshman Chloe Holder earned major honors from the Southland Conference; the Jaguars won the Southland championship and advanced to the NCAA Division I regional in Franklin, Tenn. …

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