Helen Hendee, vice president for development and alumni relations, received the Georgia Education Advancement Council (GEAC) 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award at the organization’s annual conference, which was held on St. Simons Island, Ga., Nov. 14-16. “It is truly an honor to be recognized for this award. This award is not just about me. None of …
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Kenny begins first day at ASU Comments Off
Dr. Shirley Strum Kenny begins her new role as interim president of Augusta State University today. She assumes the post following the retirement of Dr. William A. Bloodworth, Jr. Kenny was appointed to serve as interim president by University System of Georgia Chancellor Hank Huckaby. She has served as president at two institutions during her …
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Endowment established for President Bloodworth Comments Off
In honor and recognition of his service to Augusta State University, the ASU Foundation has established the William A. Bloodworth, Jr., Scholarship Endowment Fund. “In order to honor Dr. Bloodworth’s outstanding leadership, the ASU Foundation envisioned an endowment to commemorate and recognize the role that he has played in advancing ASU. This is a wonderful …
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Across Campus Comments Off
President Bloodworth blogs President Bloodworth has begun a blog with The Huffington Post. His latest blog, Education Amplified, can be viewed by visiting www.huffingtonpost.com/william-bloodworth/hearing-impaired-education_b_1563772.html. Forums planned to discuss ASU/GHSU consolidation Open forums with Augusta State University President William A. Bloodworth, Jr., and Georgia Health Sciences University President Ricardo Azziz will be held on Wednesday, June …
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In the news William A. Bloodworth, Jr., president, and Rich Griner, biology- Augusta Chronicle, about the consolidation of Augusta State and Georgia Health Sciences University. Richard Brasco, music- Columbia County News-Times, about directing the Conservatory Wind Symphony. Lucindia Chance, education- Augusta Chronicle, about being named dean of ASU’s College of Education. Karl Munschy, business services- …
Read MoreFaculty recognized for research, teaching, and service Comments Off
Awards for excellence in service, research, and teaching were presented to three members of Augusta State University’s faculty during the annual Retirement and Employee Recognition Ceremony on May 3. President William A. Bloodworth, Jr., received the Richard S. Wallace Distinguished Service Award; Wendy Turner, professor in the Department of History, Anthropology, and Philosophy, received the …
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Dr. William A. Bloodworth, Jr., and Dr. Ricardo Azziz will hold two sessions to provide an update on progress and answer questions about the consolidation process on Wednesday, May 16. The open forums on the ASU-GHSU consolidation will be held: • Noon in the GHSU Lee Auditorium • 3 p.m. in the ASU Jaguar Student …
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President Bloodworth and GHSU President Ricardo Azziz provided updates as well as answered questions on the consolidation process at two open forums held April 23 on the campuses of ASU and GHSU. The combined forums included more than 250 faculty, staff, students, and community members. This was the second joint open forum to take place …
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Andy Bruner, Reese Library, was spotlighted on the Augusta Striders website for his second-place finish in the Landsford Canal Lock-In 24 Hour Run. Bruner, the first runner to 100 miles, ran a total of 100.81 miles in twenty hours. In the News Olajide Agunloye, educational leadership, counseling, and special education- Araba.com, Nethabercilik.com, Haber X, Haberler.com, …
Read MoreBloodworth receives Lester S. Moody Award of Excellence Comments Off
The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce presented ASU President William A. Bloodworth, Jr., with its top honor, the Lester S. Moody Award of Excellence, at its 104th annual meeting at the Augusta Marriott Thursday, Feb. 23. The award was presented by last year’s recipient, Charlie Bellman, founder of the Community Foundation for the CSRA. The …
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