The University System of Georgia Foundation has recognized Deborrah H. “Debbie” Layman with the Regents’ Hall of Fame Alumni and Distinguished Friends award for her long-standing service to Augusta University and students across the state.
Layman received the honor at the 21st Annual Board of Regents’ Scholarship and Awards Gala on Aug. 23. The award highlights her decades of commitment to higher education, philanthropy and community health outreach.
One of her most notable contributions is the Costa Layman Health Fair, now in its 20th year, which provides health screenings and resources to the community.
“A distinguished alumna of our College of Nursing, Debbie has shown unwavering support to AU for many years through community service projects, foundation leadership and personal philanthropy,” said Augusta University President Russell T. Keen.
In addition to community health work, Layman and her husband Barry have created three family scholarships supporting AU students in nursing, dentistry and allied health.
“Debbie has a heart for our students and a desire to help them thrive, and she cares deeply about the well-being of Augusta University and the communities we serve,” said Keen.
Layman also partnered with the late Lucy Marion, PhD, dean emeritus of the College of Nursing, and Pam Cromer, DNP, professor and director of the Interdisciplinary Costa Layman Community Health Outreach Programs, to establish the Marion, Cromer, Layman Clinical Nurse Leader Scholarship.
