Augusta University’s Department of Communication hosted Steven Venette, a professor at the University of Southern Mississippi, to discuss health communication during a crisis on Thursday, March 3…
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See how some students say the pandemic has reconstructed meeting new people
As COVID-19 cases are starting to lessen in some areas, many students attempt to adapt to new rules and regulations provided by the CDC to ensure everyone’s safety…
Concert goers face a new reality attending events due to COVID-19
COVID-19 has had a major impact on our society and we are now facing a new reality when it comes to concerts and other large, densely populated public events…
College students’ physical activity drops during pandemic study shows
Recent Augusta University graduate Olivia Maldonado started 2020 strong, continuing a 6-month streak of nearly daily gym attendance. The sudden onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent national lockdown interrupted her routine and led her to stop exercising altogether…
This story is published in the Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 print edition of The Bell Ringer.
UGa. football is No. 1 in the land, but the pandemic is still looming
The Bulldogs are No. 1 in major-college football and capacity crowds have returned to Sanford Stadium, but the coronavirus has not disappeared, even though the trend in October and the first few weeks of November was in the right direction …
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…
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.
COVID-19: Masks and vaccines at Augusta University
Despite there not being a mandate for masks in the USG, there is still a large push for masking and vaccinations on Augusta University’s campus.
AU offers free vaccinations, chance to win prizes
Augusta University provides Vaccination clinics this Wednesday, Aug. 25 in addition to the chance to win prizes.
President Keel strongly encourages all at AU to wear masks and get vaccinated
AU President Brooks A. Keel says that despite being “not out of the woods yet,” he still intends to be back to “business as usual” as the fall semester begins Wednesday, Aug. 11. Keel also highly encourages all at AU to get vaccinated against COVID-19 …
COVID-19 numbers dropping, but pandemic may not be quite over yet
For much of the 2020-21 academic year, buildings on the Augusta University campus were nearly empty; but that will change in the fall, although an AU professor says the pandemic may not be over yet …
Juju Chang speaks in Augusta University event on the issue of anti-Asian hate
On April 20, 2021, Augusta University hosted a virtual roundtable featuring Juju Chang, ABC ‘Nightline’ co-anchor and journalist as keynote speaker. She and other speakers discussed recent violence toward Asian Americans following COVID-19, and ways in which the community can become involved in putting an end to stereotypes.
President Keel says enrollment continues to rise in state of university address
Dr. Brooks Keel, President of Augusta University, delivered his State of the University Address on April 16, 2021. Hundreds watched Dr. Keel’s remarks virtually as the speech was streamed live that afternoon.
AU students share opinions on COVID-19 vaccine
As COVID-19 vaccinations are becoming more accessible to the public, students at Augusta University are assessing risk factors as well as the benefits of getting vaccinated.
The COVID report with David Blake: Aerosol spread of the coronavirus
The guidance on public health for the coronavirus has recently changed to include aerosol spread.
The COVID Report with David Blake: How ventilation can end the pandemic
Ventilation is the enemy of aerosol spread disease.