Two communications classes were paired together this fall to provide students with an immersive, experiential learning opportunity to help prepare them for work in on-screen news media production…
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International student-athletes: Former AU women's tennis player Ana Faria shares her story
Like many student-athletes, international student-athletes dream of the opportunity to play at the highest level of their sport. Ana Faria was one of those students…
Open research project opportunities for AU undergraduates at research fair
Augusta University’s Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship held a research fair for undergraduates on the Summerville campus this week in efforts to inform students about the program…
Balancing school and work: tips from AU students
From servers to veterinary assistants, students at Augusta University shared their secrets on balancing school and work.
This story is published in the Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 print edition of The Bell Ringer.
International student-athletes: 'I feel like I have made the right decision to come to Augusta,' says golfer Petra Duran
Though international student-athletes can face challenges when moving to the United States from their home countries, some have found Augusta to be the right choice for them…
SGA works to increase engagement and hear concerns from students
After virtual learning at the initial height of the coronavirus pandemic, AU’s Student Government Association is looking for new, effective ways to welcome students back to campus…
This story is published in the Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 print edition of The Bell Ringer.
Braves’ fans finally get to celebrate after winning Atlanta's first World Series since 1995
Braves happy with World Series victory after a season that was peppered with doubt …
How AU students can continue to celebrate Hispanic heritage
There are various ways students can learn about Hispanic heritage beyond the month dedicated to its recognition.
AU student hosts domestic violence awareness walk in North Augusta
Summer Barge, a master of education student at Augusta University, hosted a domestic violence walk in North Augusta last month…
AU's Baptist Collegiate Ministry speak on COVID-19 guidelines
Members of Augusta University’s Baptist Collegiate Ministry have mixed feelings about the strictness of the school’s COVID-19 precautions. The vaccine has been available for almost a year, but some students are still uncertain if reducing the amount of precautions is wise…
Augusta University names new Study Abroad director
Augusta University's new Study Abroad program director Katherine Grego is excited to bring something new to AU and to strengthen and revitalize the program after a hard hit from the COVID-19 pandemic.
BOR ignores mandate protests, ‘undermines faculty,' says AU faculty protesters
After a week of protests last month at universities across Georgia calling for the University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents to issue a minimal mandate for mask wear, the call has been left unanswered.
Defining and maintaining healthy relationships
Relationships today tend to rely on the feel-good highs of puppy love, often substituting superficial perceptions of a partner in the place of understanding what a person desires from life and how they communicate those needs.
This story is published in the Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 print edition of The Bell Ringer.
AU men's basketball has academic scandal; players positive about upcoming season
The Augusta University men’s basketball team will be without Coach Dip Metress for the first three games of the regular season after he and an assistant “provided inappropriate” assistance with a player taking an online test; the assistant coach, O’Neal Armstrong, was fired …
BOR changes post-tenure review – ‘Solving a problem that doesn’t exist,’ says AU professor
The University System of Georgia Board of Regents voted Oct. 13 in favor of post-tenure review policy changes that some Augusta University faculty feel threaten tenure and, therefore, academic freedom and signify major setbacks for the future of USG schools…
Domestic violence awareness on display at AU's Summerville Campus
Since the start of October, purple ribbons and signs symbolizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month have been tied and placed in many areas of the Summerville Campus.
This story is published in the Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 print edition of The Bell Ringer.
Professor Bloodworth: a teacher of students
William Bloodworth Jr. can still recall the names and faces of each of his students from his first job as a public school teacher in the 1960s. Bloodworth just turned 79, but he does not seem to have lost his passion for teaching.
AU's Department of Music’s rebounding from pandemic setbacks
The Fine Arts Center houses a large array of talent in Augusta University’s Department of Music as well as various education and career opportunities in music. Students can attend ensemble performances starting this week.
Unwind on Central makes its debut
Unwind functions as a collaborative space for students and small businesses, offering a peaceful and quiet environment for its patrons to collaborate on schoolwork, grab a quick bite to eat or even just socialize.
What Hispanic Heritage Month has meant to AU students
AU students share the importance of this four-week celebration and what it means to them.