Augusta University President Russell T. Keen talks with friends and faculty at the Toast at the Fountain on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University of April 22, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Augusta University President Russell T. Keen talks with friends and faculty at the Toast at the Fountain on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University of April 22, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.

Events celebrate Augusta University president’s installation

Augusta University President Russell T. Keen will be officially installed as the second president of Augusta University at an Investiture Ceremony on April 24, at the Augusta Convention Center.

Leading up to Thursday’s event are several events on campus including Tuesday’s Toast at the Fountain at the Summerville Campus.

Learn more about Keen and his road to the college presidency in this Augusta Good News’ article from July 1, 2024 when he took over for the retiring Brooks Keel.

The week will culminate with the alumni weekend, which includes the President’s Brunch, a softball and baseball game and an alumni after party.

Augusta University President Russell T. Keen, right, and his wife Karen listen to remarks by Henry Ingram at the Toast at the Fountain on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University of April 22, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Augusta University President Russell T. Keen addresses the crowd at the Toast at the Fountain on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University of April 22, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
The Augusta University and the Greenbrier High School Wind Ensemble performed at the Toast at the Fountain on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University of April 22, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Crowd gathered at the Toast at the Fountain on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University of April 22, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.

Augusta Good News’ photographer Mike Adams is a veteran photographer who has won multiple South Carolina and Georgia Press Association Awards in his career including eight in 2024 for Augusta Good News. He’s photographed for multiple news outlets including The Augusta Chronicle and the Aiken Standard.

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