Chiming In

In this episode of the Chiming In podcast with Rakiyah Lenon, Makenzy Veldboom, the incoming editor of Augusta University's student newspaper, The Bell Ringer, talks about her journey as a student and working for the news outlet. A senior communication major, Veldboom is looking forward to leading the publication.

In this episode of the Chiming In podcast with Rakiyah Lenon, Hannah Brown-Kitchens, a senior communication major and May graduate, sits down to talk about her recently published children's book, "When I Grow Up." The self-published author speaks about her inspiration for the book and sharing it with the local community

In this episode of the Chiming In podcast with Rakiyah Lenon, Craig Albert, a political science professor at Augusta University and graduate director of the Intelligence and Security Studies master's program, speaks about the national security concerns surrounding TikTok. With almost half of the United States population using the Chinese-owned social media platform, Albert discusses what users should know.

In this episode of the Chiming In podcast with Rakiyah Lenon, Augusta University student-athlete Avery Jaynes speaks about what he's been learning as a sports management major – one of the university's newest degree programs. A runner on AU's track and cross country teams and a regular panelist of The Sports Squad podcast, Jaynes also discusses preparing for the track season.

In this episode of the Chiming In podcast with Rakiyah Lenon, Homecoming Duke John Blalock and Homecoming Duchess Addy Coker, talk about their experiences being voted for campus royalty this year. Both freshman students at Augusta University, the duke and duchess speak about college life and their career aspirations.

In this episode of the Chiming In podcast with Rakiyah Lenon, Shameka Middleton, a career consultant at Augusta University' Career Services office, and Sharn Vericella, assistant director and career consultant, discuss how students can prepare for this year's Jaguar Job Fair. With over 70 employers expected to fill the Christenberry Fieldhouse on March 22, students will be able to take advantage of employment and career-building opportunities.

In this episode of the Chiming In podcast with Rakiyah Lenon, Joel Iverson, a professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Montana, talks about crisis communication. By examining how organizations communicate in the midst of disaster, crisis communication practitioners work to improve the way messages are relayed to the public.

In this inaugural edition of the Chiming In podcast with Rakiyah Lenon, Elizabeth Huggins, director of Augusta University's office of First and Second Year Experiences, and Angelica Hill, FYE/SYE coordinator, discuss this year's Southern Cities Swing Tour. Designed to give students a idea of living and working in cities after graduation, they encourage students to join the trip as a proactive networking experience.