Augusta University’s College of Nursing Athens Campus officially reopened the Kellett Building on Monday, Sept. 11.

With the completion of the CONAT renovation, the college elevates the standard of learning and training for all students, regardless of location. The updated campus boasts two classrooms, skills labs, simulation rooms and a student lounge. This renovation also allows for enrollment growth within the program on the Athens campus.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony featured donors as well as guests from Wellstar, Piedmont and St. Mary’s health systems. The event began with remarks from College of Nursing Dean Tanya Sudia, Augusta University President Brooks A. Keel, PhD, and Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Neil J. MacKinnon, PhD.

“This campus holds a special place in our hearts,” said Keel. “We’re not just celebrating the renovation of a physical space – we’re celebrating the heart of our nursing education in Athens and the incredible journey it represents.”

Leaders also expressed gratitude to the University System of Georgia, which provided special funding to be utilized for pre-licensure undergraduate nursing student class size expansion. Additional simulation and skills lab equipment were also purchased with USG funding support.