Albany State Hosts Fifth Annual WellFest
Albany State University's WellFest drew 1,159 attendees, with students making up more than 95% of participants.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Health and Wellness
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Albany State University held its fifth annual WellFest at the Jones Brothers HPER Complex on its East Campus, themed 'The Wellness Playbook.' The event was hosted by the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management and drew 1,107 student participants.
Why it matters
The event brings campus and community wellness resources directly to students, offering health screenings, first aid education, and free healthy groceries in one location. It reflects a university approach that pairs physical activity with clinical and preventive health services.
Attendance records show 1,159 people attended, including 1,107 students, who made up more than 95% of the crowd. Eleven campus and community wellness partners took part, but the source does not report how many people used the screenings or donated blood.
The players
Albany State University
A public historically Black university in Albany, Georgia, part of the University System of Georgia.
American Red Cross
A nonprofit humanitarian organization that runs a national blood collection and donation network.
The details
Activities included yoga, water aerobics, fitness challenges, hydration stations, and smoothies. Nursing students from the ASU Darton College of Health Professions conducted biometric health screenings, while the ASU Dental Hygiene Program shared oral health resources and scheduled appointments at its student clinic. An American Red Cross blood drive and first aid education were also offered.
Timeline
The article about the fifth annual WellFest was published on November 3, 2026.
Health Landscape
The health screenings were conducted by nursing students from the Darton College of Health Professions, extending the college's clinical training into a campus-wide wellness setting. Campus-based preventive programs like WellFest show how universities are increasingly positioning health services alongside athletics and recreation.
Students who attended could get biometric screenings and oral health information at no cost during the event. The on-campus dental hygiene clinic offered appointment scheduling, giving students a direct path to ongoing care.
The takeaway
Campus wellness events that combine screenings, fitness, and free food can make preventive care easier to access for students. Checking whether your own school offers similar free screenings or clinic appointments is a practical first step.
Further reading
For more on local wellness programming, see Health and Wellness coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Albany Herald.
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