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At the age of 38, Ronald Kruszewski took the helm of a then-regional brokerage and investment banking firm in 1997 and turned it from a $135 million company into one of the top firms in the nation with record 2009 revenue of $1.1 billion, its 14th consecutive year of record revenue. His success as the …

They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway; however, the lights at Augusta State will be a little brighter as actress Sandy Rosenberg talks about The Life of a Broadway Actress Tuesday, March 16, at 1 p.m. in a free presentation in 170 University Hall. Ms. Rosenberg, who will be performing at the Imperial …

How costly is illegal immigration to Aiken County? What are the current issues in homeland security? Is there a difference in attitudes between southerners and northerners on violence and gun ownership? These are just a few of the topics that will be presented in the 11th Annual Student Research and Fine Arts Conference at Augusta …

Manuscript consultations, live folk concert, and open mic readings will highlight the 35th Annual Sandhills Writers Conference, being held at Augusta State  from Thursday, March 18 through Friday, March 20 at Galloway Hall. Registration is necessary for the conference; however, several free programs are presented by conference participants. The annual conference is presented by the …

More than 70 outstanding Augusta State students will be recognized during the annual Honors Convocation on Friday, March 12, at 7 p.m. in the Maxwell Theatre. Departmental awards, publication awards, and Who’s Who Among Colleges and Universities will be among the awards presented. Senior biology major, Kristen Timmons will be recognized as the Academic Recognition …

The 2009 National Principal of the Year, Mark D. Wilson, will be the keynote speaker at the annual Impacting Student Learning Partner School Conference on Saturday, March 20, in University Hall. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and educational sessions will follow throughout the day in University Hall. Dr. Wilson, principal and teacher at Morgan County …

A prominent feature of the James M. Hull College of Business at Augusta State University is its emphasis on real-world experience that leads to personal and business success. As the college celebrates its 20th year of bringing those experiences to the classroom through its Visiting Executives Week, Hull students will have the opportunity to hear …

By Jeannen Hobbs, contributing writer March is Women’s History Month, and Augusta State will celebrate it with a variety of events, sponsored by the  Women’s Studies program and student organization, beginning with a fundraiser for the CSRA Family Counseling Center from 10 a.m -2 p.m., March 2-3, in the Jaguar Student Activities Center Breezeway. As …

Augusta State University’s Alumni Association held its annual dinner and awards program on Feb. 12 in St. Paul’s River Room. While the season’s first snowfall fell outside, the alumni association recognized some of the institution’s outstanding alumni and friends. This year’s alumni award recipients included Mrs. Ingrid Etterlee who received the Young Alumna Award; Mrs. …

By Joey Warren ASU men’s basketball ranked No. 3 in nation after PBC win The Augusta State men’s basketball squad was ranked third in the national rankings when the 13th NABC/Coaches Poll was released Feb. 23. ASU’s 77-60 victory over the Francis Marion Patriots in Florence, S.C., on Feb. 20 clinched the Jags’ second straight …