Pictures aren’t just worth a thousand words; they are worth millions of dollars in economic impact to the CSRA, more than $24 million to be exact. The Hull College of Business is contributing to the growth of the arts.
The need is critical for a CSRA-skilled workforce in the automotive industry. Businesses are continuing to step up to the plate with donations for Augusta Tech’s Automotive Institute to accomplish the goal. Just this week, another $350,000 was given to support the program’s future. Once completed, this new training center will provide workforce training for more than 1,000 skilled technicians each year in the high-demand automotive and auto body fields. Georgia Power Foundation awarded $250,000 to support Augusta Technical College’s training center which when complete, will provide workforce training for
Businesses and individuals who contribute to the Augusta Technical College Foundation meet the students benefiting from their donations. The annual scholarship celebration on March 18 introduced students who have received endowed scholarships through the foundation to donors, including Aurubis Richmond, LLC. Patrick Raley, HR Director, told ABD supporting students with the Aurubis Family Scholarship and Aurubis Women4Metals Scholarship is a win-win. “We need to have employees that are trained and have a good manufacturing base to come to work for us,” he said. “It’s a way of giving back to
Augusta University is holding its 6th Annual Day of Giving today, an opportunity for supporters of the university to donate across a broad list of programs. This annual event is a community-driven initiative driven by social media posts and shares. There are opportunities to support health care, education and research, and innovation. Funds can be designated for a specific area, such as the scholarship fund to support first-generation college students. “That’s our Augusta Promise program that we’ve just started this year,” Kelly Schulte, the Director of Annual Giving, told ABD.
Working your way up the corporate ladder takes time, schooling, and money. If you or your teenager is interested in a business future, scholarships could be the answer. Here’s today’s sit down with Dean Mark Thompson. ABD: Share with us about the Dean’s Scholar Program. HULL: So, one of the things that we want to do in terms of recruiting some of the best and brightest students all throughout the state of Georgia and neighboring states as well as we created a Dean Scholar Program. And a lot of scholarships
Do you have a rising high school junior or senior interested in business? The Hull College of Business at Augusta University, ranked by the Princeton Review and U.S. News and World Report as one of the top business schools in the country, has a great scholarship opportunity. HCoB Dean Mark Thompson explains why the Dean’s Scholar Program is an exciting option.
Future scientists, engineers, and mathematicians recently put their knowledge to the test during the annual U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Savannah River Regional Science Bowl® Competition at the University of South Carolina Aiken. Coordinated by Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Education Outreach Program, the event attracted 14 teams from South Carolina and the greater Augusta, Georgia, area. “Sponsoring STEM events like the Science Bowl is crucial for DOE and SRNS because it brings awareness and exposure to students,” said Cindy Hewitt, SRNS Education Outreach Specialist. “They see how math and science impact the
Each week, Augusta Business Daily shares a video clip and Q&A with the Dean of the Hull College of Business at AU to discuss a different topic that shares the benefit of a Hull education. Today, we explore how Augusta Gives Day on March 19th benefits students at Hull. ABD: Mark, how will the Hull College of Business benefit from the Augusta Gives program this year? HULL: So, for Augusta Gives the Hull College of Business has three initiatives, one around the scholarships, the other student engagement type activities/experiential education,
Applications are now open for Leadership Augusta’s Class of 2026, closing on April 18th. Established in 1980 by the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Augusta is dedicated to educating and inspiring emerging and existing leaders to strengthen the community. The program offers participants in-depth exposure to regional achievements, challenges, and opportunities while fostering meaningful connections across cultural and economic boundaries. Sarah Childers will be the adult Class of 2026 Chair, and Taylor Lamb will serve as Co-Chair. Sarah Childers, Class of 2021, is the Director of Destination Experiences at
Aiken Technical College held its annual scholarship breakfast, bringing together donors who contribute to the program and the students who benefit. The scholarships are one of the assistance programs coordinated by the Aiken Technical College Foundation. Director Kym Johnson said the funding provided by the donors lessens the financial burden for students who receive scholarships. That support can mean the difference in a student’s ability to complete their education. “The most important message that you’ll hear, is that, yes, we are so appreciative of our students and their hard work.
