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Patten, Ledford, Turner Honored by MCG Dean

1 month ago | augustaceo.com | Jennifer Scott

Medical College of Georgia Dean David Hess, MD, gave his annual State of the College Address on Friday, Feb. 21, and also honored the campus dean who helped establish MCG’s statewide educational model, a community researcher and director of the MCG Department of Family and Community Medicine’s primary care research network, and the inaugural senior vice president and hospital president at MCG’s clinical partner, Wellstar MCG Health.
AU Researcher Elected Into Prestigious Inventor Group

Jan 10, 2025 | augustaceo.com | Hannah Litteer

Keith Hearon, PhD, is bringing home the gold when it comes to researcher and inventor accolades. He was recently elected into the 2024 Class of Fellows for the National Academy of Inventors – a massive accomplishment and professional distinction. He was shocked when he got the news. “It’s a great honor,” Hearon said. “I’m really grateful for both the nominators, Professor Bob Langer from MIT and Professor Mark Grinstaff from Boston University that nominated me for this award.
Augusta University Secures Grant to Promote Student Health and Safety

Dec 18, 2024 | augustaceo.com | Jamison Guice

The Student Wellness program at Augusta University received a $12,600 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to help educate students on well-being, health and safety. Funded through federal funds from the National Traffic Safety Administration, the grant will bring the Arrive Alive Tour to Augusta University.
How Two Georgia Cities Are Prioritizing Workforce Development

Dec 18, 2024 | augustaceo.com | Alia Hoyt

Few things can empower a person the way that a stable income can. To that end, the cities of Douglas and Forest Park are each promoting innovative workforce development programs designed to help constituents reach new personal and professional heights. Forest Park Set to Equip Local Homeless With Tools for Success Located minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the city of Forest Park already offers significant professional opportunities for its residents.
Mark Myers of Augusta University Honored with 2024 Tourism Partner Award

Dec 16, 2024 | augustaceo.com | Jamison Guice

Mark Myers, director of Augusta University’s New Student and Family Transitions, was honored at the 2024 Augusta State of Tourism: Connect & Celebrate event hosted by Destination Augusta, the Augusta Sports Council and Film Augusta. During the event’s Augusta Tourism Awards ceremony, Myers received the 2024 Tourism Partner of the Year Award for hisexceptional collaboration with Destination Augusta.
Inspiring Voices: Meet the Speakers and Soloists for December Augusta University Commencement

Dec 9, 2024 | augustaceo.com | Jamison Guice

As Augusta University prepares for its December undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies, the excitement builds to honor the graduating class with a celebration of achievement and inspiration.
President of Wellstar MCG Health to Grads: ‘Figure Out your Why’

Dec 5, 2024 | augustaceo.com | Stacey Eidson

After spending more than 20 years proudly serving in the U.S. Army, Ralph D. Turner, DBA, has gone on to build a rewarding career in health care that has taken him around the world. But success was far from a guarantee in life for Turner, who currently serves as president of Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center. He knows a thing or two about hard work. Born in the small town of Hahira, Georgia, Turner grew up raised by three strong women.
UGA CAES: Manage oliday Stress with Kindness, Boundaries

Nov 22, 2024 | augustaceo.com | Maria Lameiras

The holiday season can be a time of anticipation and joy, but balancing multiple commitments and personalities across families and friends can be a source of stress for hosts and visitors alike.
MCG Researchers Secure $5.7M in New BIH Grants

Nov 20, 2024 | augustaceo.com | Jennifer Scott

Two new National Institutes of Health grants, totaling $5.7 million, are aimed at helping scientists at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University better understand the mechanisms of two cardiovascular complications associated with HIV. Thanks to the advent of combination antiretroviral therapy (cART), which uses a combination of three or more drugs to stop the virus from replicating in the body, life expectancy of people living with HIV has dramatically increased.
Augusta University Records Enrollment Growth for Ninth Straight Year

Nov 18, 2024 | augustaceo.com | Jamison Guice

Augusta University has exceeded enrollment goals for its ninth consecutive year, with a total of 11,584 students — a 9.8% increase over last year’s impressive numbers. This year’s historic growth spans both undergraduate and graduate programs, with 6,078 undergraduates and 5,506 graduates, professional and post-professional students enrolled. “There’s tremendous momentum at Augusta University,” said AU President Russell T. Keen.