Augusta University College of Allied Health Sciences

09/22/2026

Let's "Set the Pace", Jags!!!📣

You're invited to support the College of Allied Health Sciences' team, CAHS Pace for a Purpose, and help advance an incredible mission through Paceline, which raises funds for cancer research on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

Ways to participate in PaceDay:
💛 Donate: Support CAHS Pace for a Purpose with a donation of any amount. Donating is one of the easiest ways to participate, and every contribution directly supports innovative cancer research.

🙋 Volunteer: Support the event by volunteering at packet pick-up, participant check-in, the start or finish line, or one of the rest stops. Volunteers will be the first to receive notification when shifts become available.

🏃 Walk/Run: Participate in the 5K Walk/Run, a great option for individuals or families who want to be part of the event.

🚴 Bike: Ride one of three fully supported routes—6 miles, 25 miles, or 62 miles—with rest stops, mechanical and medical support, and Support and Gear (SAG) vehicles along the course. Our fearless faculty: Mandy Root-Thompson, Colleen Hergott, and Jennifer Dalton are taking on the 25-mile ride—come join them!

📣 Cheer: Join the CAHS faculty, staff, students and friends in creating a spirited cheer station along the route to encourage participants as they take on some of the course’s most challenging sections.

Please help me support PaceDay 2026! 100% of every dollar raised goes to innovative cancer research at the Georgia Cancer Center. Donate, register to ride, or invite others to support the fight against cancer!

09/15/2026

💙Welcome back, In the Wild pod!!💙

Season 8 of In the Wild, Augusta University’s official podcast, is officially here!

Get to know Director of Athletics Brent McMillian as he joins host Riley Armant for the Season 8 premiere. McMillian shares more about his background, the mentors who shaped his career, his start at AU and his vision for Augusta University Athletics.

Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast app! More details linked in the comments.

09/04/2026

Happy Friday, Jags! Before you head out for the Labor Day break, make note of an important schedule change!📅

With Labor Day fast approaching, please note an important change to the class schedule on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Because the fall 2026 semester begins and ends on a Tuesday, the academic calendar includes an extra Tuesday and fewer Mondays. To ensure all classes meet the required instructional time, the schedule has been adjusted.

On Sept. 8:
- Monday, Monday/Wednesday, and Monday/Wednesday/Friday classes will meet.
- Tuesday and Tuesday/Thursday classes will not meet.

Please plan accordingly and check your course schedule and D2L for any additional information from your instructors.

Normal class schedule will resume Wednesday, Sept. 9. This schedule does not apply to the MD and DMD courses, which follow a different academic calendar.

08/31/2026

📅Mark your calendar!⛳

Augusta University students, faculty, staff and alumni: join us for the 2027 Masters Job Expos Sept. 8–9. Learn how you can be part of the tradition by working at the Masters Tournament!

Learn more: jobs.masters.com/au/

*Please note that housing accommodations are not included with these positions

08/26/2026

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Augusta University's official podcast is returning soon for season 8. Stay tuned, Jaguar Nation! 🎙️💙

07/17/2026

Congratulations to everyone who made this year's Camp Discovery a success!💜🎉As another incredible week comes to a close, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and friendships built along the way.
Thank you to the Occupational Therapy faculty, students, volunteers, and every participant for making this week so meaningful. Thank you to WFXG FOX54 for highlighting Camp Discovery which reminds us that healing doesn't end when treatment does - it continues through community, encouragement and connection. 💙

Camp Discovery brings healing, connection, and community to women cancer survivors

07/15/2026

It is with sadness that we share the passing of Dr. Bonnie Dadig, a beloved educator, mentor, and visionary leader whose impact on our Physician Assistant Program and the PA profession will be felt for generations to come.

For more than 32 years, Dr. Dadig dedicated her life to preparing compassionate, skilled health care professionals, inspiring countless students and colleagues through her unwavering commitment to excellence. Her remarkable legacy of service, leadership, and education will continue to live on in the many lives she touched.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Dr. Dadig's family, friends, former students, colleagues, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.💙

06/30/2026

Our students in were honored to join cancer survivors, their families, and Wellstar clinicians in celebrating strength, resilience, and hope on Cancer Survivors Day. 💜

Experiences like these reinforce the impact of the life-changing, life-saving education our students receive as they prepare to care for patients with skill, compassion, and empathy. We are grateful to Wellstar for hosting this meaningful celebration and proud to stand alongside survivors as we honor every journey and every victory.

06/22/2026

Dr. Lester Pretlow's story is rooted in family, professionalism, and service. Inspired by generations of role models in his family's business, he built a legacy of leadership, mentorship, and student success at .

Congratulations on an extraordinary career!💙🎉

“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.

06/19/2026

Today, we recognize Juneteenth and reflect on its significance in our nation's history. In observance of the holiday, all Augusta University campuses are closed.