The Graduate School

We create an environment that embraces and empowers the next generation of scholars and investigators, supports faculty and staff, and fosters meaningful relationships and collaborations among students across our programs and colleges.

In programs and fields ranging from the humanities and business to cybersecurity and health sciences, world-class faculty and staff members invest time, attention, and resources in our graduate students. With both traditional and online degree programs available, graduate study at Augusta University opens doors to groundbreaking research and outstanding education - and to an embracing community, meaningful connections, and wide-ranging professional opportunities.
 

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The Graduate School

Health Sciences Campus

Pavilion III

(706) 721-3278

gradstudies@augusta.edu

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Van Pafchek
Medical Illustration, MS

Innovation Communication, Lifelong Learning, and Advancing Healthcare

Driven by a commitment to learning and meaningful impact, Van Pafchek brings curiosity and purpose to every step of her academic journey. In this month's spotlight, she shares the opportunities, challenges, and defining moments that have shaped her growth as both an artist and emerging healthcare communicator.

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The Graduate School provides life-changing, life-saving education. With approximately 1000 students enrolled in 45 graduate degree and certificate programs across 10 colleges and schools, we prepare the next generation of leaders in fields ranging from the humanities and business to cybersecurity and health sciences. From groundbreaking research and discovery to professional preparation and credentialing, we nurture and inspire innovation, expertise, and advancement. 

Our vision is to be the destination for graduate students interested in expanding their professional opportunities by offering a dynamic center of community and collaboration, supporting cutting-edge research and career development, and creating an extraordinary culture of care.


 

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News & Events

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Augusta University sets donor record, raises $629K on giving day

"Your collective generosity fuels the life‑changing and life‑saving work happening every day at Augusta University," says Jeff Snow.

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Candee Barris

BSA Student Spotlight

Meet Candee Barris, a sixth-year PhD student in the Vascular Biology Center. Candee grew up in Virginia and earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Augusta University. She now studies sex differences in obesity-associated hypertension. Her work is driven by a strong commitment to research that can meaningfully improve human health.  Candee is an exemplary PhD candidate--NIH-funded, widely published,… Continue Reading BSA Student Spotlight

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Augusta Gives set for March 18

"Behind every scholarship is a student who dared to dream. Behind every breakthrough is a life waiting to be changed. And behind each of those moments is a donor who chose to give," says Kelly Schulte.

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Our Programs

From ground-breaking research to outstanding education

The Graduate School provides a supportive and transformative graduate experience. Rigorous academics, groundbreaking research, and a community of care prepares students to become innovators, change-makers, and leaders in a variety of disciplines.

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