GHSU (Georgia Health Sciences University)

Georgia Health Sciences University (GHSU), now part of Augusta University, was a public university specializing in health sciences and medicine. It provided education, research, and clinical care in areas like medicine, dentistry, nursing, and allied health fields. The university aimed to train healthcare professionals, advance medical knowledge through research, and improve health outcomes in the community. Its focus was on integrating education with practical, patient-centered healthcare. In 2013, GHSU merged with Augusta State University to form Augusta University, broadening its academic scope beyond health sciences to include a wider range of undergraduate and graduate programs.