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Graduate study at Augusta University means life-changing, life-saving education - and an embracing community, groundbreaking research, and wide-ranging professional opportunities. 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, our students are creating lasting change—in their own lives, their families’ futures, and the communities they serve.
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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 over 2,600 students enrolled in
46 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
Beyond Augusta: Biomedical Sciences Students Exploring Science and the World
Each trip taken by a Biomedical Student Association member to a scientific meeting beyond Augusta University has several benefits. These experiences provide opportunities to serve as ambassadors for Augusta University and The Graduate School, receive diverse and constructive feedback on research, challenge students to be the best scientific versions of themselves, and experience new places… Continue Reading Beyond Augusta: Biomedical Sciences Students Exploring Science and the World
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Fall Semester Pulse Check: Student Experiences Across Cohorts
The fall semester looks different at every stage of the PhD, but a common thread runs across cohorts: growing confidence, shifting priorities, and increasing independence. First-year: Finding confidence in public-facing scienceFor Wyatt Slocum, a major milestone this fall was presenting his first graduate-level poster at the AU Graduate School Health Sciences Graduate Fair & Expo.… Continue Reading Fall Semester Pulse Check: Student Experiences Across Cohorts
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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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