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AU names Clayton State's Erlacher as new director of athletics
Aug 19

Aug 19 AU names Clayton State's Erlacher as new director of athletics

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News, Sports

Augusta University announced that Ryan Erlacher of Clayton State University will serve as its third athletic director beginning Oct. 17.

Class of '26 begin its college journey at Augusta University
Aug 17

Aug 17 Class of '26 begin its college journey at Augusta University

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On-Campus, News

Augusta University’s class of 2026 kicked-off its official start to college with a commencement ceremony and brunch on the Summerville Campus on Tuesday, Aug. 16 …

Students wait another day to move into their dorms because of continued cleaning
Aug 12

Aug 12 Students wait another day to move into their dorms because of continued cleaning

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News

About 30 Augusta University freshmen are waiting until tomorrow to move into their dorm rooms following the cleanup of mold located in Oak and Elm halls earlier this week…

Augusta University releases statement regarding mold cleanup in Oak and Elm halls
Aug 11

Aug 11 Augusta University releases statement regarding mold cleanup in Oak and Elm halls

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News

Although move-in day for many Augusta University freshmen began Wednesday, Aug. 10, some students were not yet able to due to mold issues in the dorms of Oak Hall and Elm Hall…

XC Coach Ward takes post at the University of Maine
Aug 9

Aug 9 XC Coach Ward takes post at the University of Maine

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Sports

Adam Ward, who coached AU’s cross-country and track and field teams, has been hired for the same position at the University of Maine …

Summer in Augusta: The dill with cucumber pickles
Jul 29

Jul 29 Summer in Augusta: The dill with cucumber pickles

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Food, Features

It’s summer. So we’re putting pickles on burgers and relishing (get it, relish?) in all that the season has to offer, including cucumbers.

AU women’s basketball Coach Green heading to Wake Forest
Jul 21

Jul 21 AU women’s basketball Coach Green heading to Wake Forest

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Sports

Augusta University women’s basketball coach Millette Green is taking a new position as assistant coach at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C. …

AU’s Student Life and Engagement is in ‘good hands’ with new director, ShaRon Dukes
Jun 15

Jun 15 AU’s Student Life and Engagement is in ‘good hands’ with new director, ShaRon Dukes

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News, On-Campus

There is much excitement surrounding Augusta University’s new director of the Student Life and Engagement, ShaRon Dukes…

AU names Brocato as interim athletic director after Bryant retirement
Jun 14

Jun 14 AU names Brocato as interim athletic director after Bryant retirement

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On-Campus, Sports

Veteran AU softball coach Melissa Brocato will serve as the interim athletic director for the Jaguars …

NCAA announces additional penalties for MBB; Metress to serve second 5-game suspension
Jun 2

Jun 2 NCAA announces additional penalties for MBB; Metress to serve second 5-game suspension

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On-Campus, Sports, News

The NCAA Committee on Infractions for Division II handed down a five-game suspension for AU Coach Dip Metress and the loss of a second scholarship after its review of academic improprieties in the program in Spring 2021 …

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 …

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