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A New School for a New Era in Public Health

A commitment to public health education, research and practice has long been a part of Augusta University’s institutional DNA. Building on this history, President Brooks A. Keel announced the creation of the School of Public Health at Augusta University. As a standalone academic unit, the new School of Public Health will unify related programs across the institution and add coherence to public health research and scholarship. The School of Public Health will prepare the next generation of public health professionals, scholars and leaders while amplifying Augusta University’s impact on population health across Georgia and around the world.

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Mission and Vision

Mission

The Augusta University School of Public Health will expand knowledge of population health and reduce health disparities through education, research, service, workforce development, and community engagement.

Vision

The Augusta University School of Public Health will be recognized as a leader in public health innovation and discovery to improve population health and quality of life in Georgia and beyond.

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“We’re utilizing the power of our youth to educate and then disseminate that information to the community at large,” says Marlo Vernon, PhD.

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A female scientist, wearing a lab coat and holding a folder of important papers, stands in her lab.

AU research team awarded $4.4 million American Heart Association grant

“This grant is particularly impactful as we look to advance and improve the health of women, not just in Georgia, but for the entire country," says Jennifer C. Sullivan, PhD.

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AU celebrates over 1,700 graduates during spring commencement ceremonies

“Today was not just about getting a certificate or a diploma to go on your wall. It was about opening new doors for you,” says Steve Jones, EdD.

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A group of seven college faculty members, including four women and three men, hold up special awards during an award ceremony in a large banquet hall.

Augusta University celebrates faculty commitment to teaching excellence

"These efforts reflect our faculty’s dedication to growth and student impact and directly enhance the quality of instruction for our students," says Doug Blackburn.

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