Georgia Regents University

Georgia Regents University was a public research university located in Augusta, Georgia, and was established in 2013 through the merger of Augusta State University and Georgia Health Sciences University. The university was part of the University System of Georgia and was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The university had a strong focus on healthcare and medical research, with partnerships with Medical College of Georgia, Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, and Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center. The university also had a strong connection to the Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters Tournament.

● History

The history of the university dates back to 1828, when the Medical College of Georgia was established, and 1958, when Augusta College was founded. Over the years, the institutions underwent several name changes, with Augusta College becoming Augusta State University in 1996, and Medical College of Georgia becoming Georgia Health Sciences University in 2011. The merger of Augusta State University and Georgia Health Sciences University in 2013 created a new institution, which was initially named Georgia Regents University. The university was led by presidents such as Ricardo Azziz and had a strong connection to the Georgia General Assembly and the University System of Georgia Board of Regents. The university also had partnerships with Fort Gordon, Savannah River Site, and East Central Georgia.

● Campus

The campus of the university was located in Augusta, Georgia, and spanned over 670 acres. The campus included facilities such as the J. Harold Harrison, M.D. Education Commons, the Student Center, and the Maxwell Theatre. The university also had a campus in Summerville, Augusta, Georgia, which was home to the Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. The campus was close to the Savannah River, and had a strong connection to the Augusta Canal, a National Historic Landmark. The university also had a presence in Athens, Georgia, with partnerships with University of Georgia and the Georgia Museum of Art.

● Academics

The university offered a wide range of academic programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees in fields such as business, engineering, nursing, and public health. The university was composed of several colleges, including the Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, the James M. Hull College of Business, and the College of Science and Mathematics. The university also had a strong focus on research, with partnerships with National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the American Cancer Society. The university was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and had a strong connection to the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

● Student Life

The university had a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and over 100 countries. The university offered a range of student organizations, including fraternities and sororities, student government, and club sports. The university also had a strong focus on community service, with partnerships with United Way, American Red Cross, and the Salvation Army. The university had a campus newspaper, The Bell Ringer, and a radio station, WAGU (FM). The university also had a strong connection to the Augusta Symphony Orchestra and the Morris Museum of Art.

● Athletics

The university's athletic teams, the Jaguars, competed in the NCAA Division I and were members of the Sun Belt Conference. The university had teams in sports such as football, basketball, baseball, and volleyball. The university's athletic facilities included the Christenberry Fieldhouse, the Forest Hills Golf Course, and the Lake Olmstead Stadium. The university had a strong rivalry with University of South Carolina, University of Georgia, and Georgia Southern University. The university also had partnerships with the Augusta Sports Council and the CSRA Sports Council. The university was also close to the Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters Tournament, and had a strong connection to the PGA Tour and the LPGA Tour.