The Graduate School at Augusta University

Thinking about graduate school? 🤔

Save the Date to join us on October 23rd for the 2nd Annual Graduate School Fair & Expo!

At the Expo you can connect with representatives from Augusta University graduate and professional programs, explore degree options, get admissions tips, attend expert-led concurrent sessions, view graduate student research, tour the Health Sciences campus, AND discover your next academic step. 🎓

We can't wait to see you there! 😁

✅ REGISTER TODAY at the link in the comments

The countdown is on! 🗓️✨  

Fall semester kicks off August 18, and we’re getting excited.
Swipe through some of our favorite moments from last year - from poster presentations to high ropes courses!
 
Think that looks fun? Just wait. We’ve been hard at work planning exciting new professional development opportunities, social events, and initiatives designed to make this year even better.
 
We hope you are as excited as we are! 🎉

The journey begins with integrity 🥼
 
We were thrilled to welcome the friends and family of our doctoral students to this year’s Scientific Integrity Ceremony, marking their official entry into their doctoral programs. This milestone is more than just a celebration - it represents a commitment to the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and truth that will guide their scientific training and future careers.
 
Congratulations to our new PhD and DNP students in Applied Health Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biostatistics, Computer & Cyber Sciences, Intelligence, Defense & Cybersecurity Policy, and Nursing!
 
A huge thank you to everyone behind the scenes who helped make this ceremony a night to remember!
 
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The ultimate career goal: Return to where it all began and inspire the next generation.
For Dr. Austin Shull, that dream is now an award-winning reality!

Recently named Professor of the Year at , Dr. Shull is bringing the expertise he gained at Augusta University back to the halls where his journey began.
During his time in the Biochemistry and Cancer Biology PhD program at AU, Dr. Shull trained under the mentorship of Dr. Huidong Shi. His dissertation research focused on how DNA “super enhancers” drive the overactivity of genes involved in immune signaling and metabolism, helping cancer cells survive and grow.

From the labs of Augusta to the classrooms of Presbyterian, we are proud to have been a part of this journey.
Congratulations, Professor Shull! 🎉

🌷TGS Spring Semester Recap:
 
✅Hooding and Commencement
✅Wellness Week
✅Future Faculty
✅TGS Alumni Panel
✅2026 3MT Competition
✅GRD Awards Luncheon
✅Graduate Research Day
✅Professional Development Workshops
✅TGS Book Club
✅Swing into Spring
 
It was a busy semester filled with professional development opportunities, research and lots of fun! We hope you all have a relaxing and safe summer! Stay updated on all things TGS by checking the website in bio.
 

Congratulations, Spring 2026 graduates! 🎓

The Graduate School is so incredibly proud of your hard work and dedication. Our community has been made better by your contributions, and we look forward to seeing the life-changing impact you will make in the world.

We can’t wait to welcome you back for Alumni Week next year!

Wellness Week starts next Monday!

GradWell Wellness Week is a five-day initiative supporting graduate students and postdocs through simple, drop-in wellness moments that complement your academic life. From mindfulness and intentional breaks to movement and hydration, each themed day offers practical tools—and giveaways for the first 50 students who join. Join us next week!

Congratulations to our 2026 Three Minute Thesis winners! 🎉
First Place: Trudie Ritter, Genomic Medicine PhD Student
Second Place: Jayvon Nougaisse, Neuroscience PhD Student
People’s Choice: Jayvon Nougaisse, Neuroscience PhD Student
Every competitor brought passion, clarity, and incredible research to the stage. We’re so proud of all of you and can’t wait to see where your work takes you next!

🎓 It’s Graduate Student Appreciation Week! We’re celebrating our graduate students for their dedication, resilience and commitment to advancing research and scholarship. Thank you for the hard work, passion and purpose you bring to your studies and to The Graduate School community every day.