Ricardo Azziz was inaugurated as the eighth president of Georgia Health Sciences University during an investiture ceremony Friday.

Azziz has served as president of the state's sole public medical college since July. Colleges often hold inaugurations months after presidents start.

Friday's ceremony is part of a series of events at the Augusta college this week. The events culminate Saturday with a day of service. Employees and their families were encouraged to volunteer on projects with different non-profit groups.

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Thousands of UGA students enjoy during the annual “Frat Beach” party for the weekend of the Georgia-Florida football game on St. Simons Island, Friday, November 1, 2024. On the weekend of the Georgia-Florida football game, St. Simons Island’s East Beach becomes “Frat Beach,” an open-air party teeming with thousands of highly inebriated college students. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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