Miguelangelo Hernandez

“When I finally knew it was me, my heart skipped a beat. I could not believe it. I immediately started sobbing because it was surreal," says Josephine Nyakundi.

“I am deeply grateful for this investment in my education and in the work I hope to do for others," says Robyn Rayford.

“I really enjoy interacting with students, and being a Hull Ambassador at the school, doing my internship here helps me be more present,” says Zach Markel.

“The PA program challenged me in ways that helped me grow not just as a future provider, but as a person,” says Johnathon Boles.

Brent McMillian becomes the fourth director of athletics in AU history. He will assume the new role starting June 8.

Martha Farmer, PhD, was a longtime faculty member who became acting president of Augusta College after Richard S. Wallace’s death in 1991 and served in that role until 1993,

“She has been a tremendous leader – from staff nurse at the hospital to faculty to department chair to Dean,” says Jeannette Andrews, PhD, of Beth NeSmith, PhD.

“Dr. Nancy Young embodied the very best of Augusta University, ” says Augusta University President Russell T. Keen.

“I am a Jaguar because I grew up here. I’ve been here for 25 years and this has been the highlight of my professional career,” says Lester Pretlow, PhD.

“I will leave with a strong sense of closure and peace ... I don’t see this as retiring from something, I see this as retiring to something,” says Judi Wilson, EdD.