In The Wild

AU Cheerleaders in Action: Leadership, Teamwork & Jaguar Pride

Cheerleading at Augusta University is more than high-energy performances — it’s about building community, showcasing student success and igniting Jaguar pride. In this episode, we introduce listeners to new cheer coach Amanda Fields, who shares her vision for the program and how it supports student development. Then, we hear directly from AU cheerleaders about their experiences, balancing academics with athletics and what school spirit means to them. Together, they highlight how cheer embodies AU’s values of teamwork, leadership, and community engagement.Learn more about the AU Cheerleading Team: https://augustajags.com/sports/cheerleading

Understanding the rise of diabetes in young adults

Diabetes is becoming increasingly common among young adults, raising important questions about lifestyle, healthcare access, and long-term wellbeing. In this episode, we sit down with Catherine Davis, MD, from the Medical College of Georgia to unpack the latest findings and better understand why this trend is on the rise. We explore current research, discuss prevention strategies, and highlight how Augusta University is helping shape the future of diabetes care through innovation, education, and treatment.Learn more about the Medical College of Georgia: https://www.augusta.edu/mcg

Crafting community at Tire City Potters

Creativity, craftsmanship, and community all take center stage in this hands-on episode at Tire City Potters. We sit down with founder and Augusta University alum Shishir Chokshi to learn how his journey from AU led to building a beloved local arts studio. He shares insights on pottery as both a business and a creative outlet for the community. In the second segment, we jump behind the wheel—literally—as we try our hand at making AU-themed pottery with Shishir guiding us along the way.Learn more about Tire City Potters: https://www.tcpotters.com

Beyond the Bedside: How Nurses Lead, Innovate & Transform Health care

Nursing has evolved far beyond bedside care, shaping leaders, researchers, educators and innovators in health care. In this episode, we speak with Jennifer Broxton, Program Director of Augusta University’s Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) program, about how AU is preparing the next generation of nurses to lead and innovate. Then, Dr. Colleen Walters, Program Director of the Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, shares how advanced nursing education opens doors to leadership, research, and diverse career paths in the profession.

The power of art in medicine and therapy 🖼️

Art and medicine come together in extraordinary ways at Augusta University. In this episode, we explore how creativity fosters healing, understanding, and innovation in healthcare. We begin with Amanda Behr, PhD, chair and professor of Augusta University’s renowned Medical Illustration program, to see how visual storytelling helps educate, explain, and advance modern medicine. Then, AU alum and art therapist Caitlyn Graham shares how art therapy offers patients a powerful outlet to process emotions, find comfort, and heal beyond words.Learn more about Medical Illustration at Augusta University: https://www.augusta.edu/alliedhealth/medical-illustration