The Office of External Relations is responsible for strategically enhancing the profile, reputation and advancement of Augusta University through fostering meaningful relationships and partnerships with key external stakeholders.
We cultivate opportunities that support our mission, vision and values by developing new strategies and partnerships within communications and marketing, government relations, and protocol and special events.
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Enhances our brand and reputation by leveraging opportunities to advance our research and educational missions through strategic and active storytelling.
Advises and partners with key stakeholders at the local, state and federal levels of government to impact legislation and policy that advances and supports our institutional goals and imperatives.
Manages high-level, high-impact university events and serves as a resource for faculty, staff and students on the planning, execution and procedural protocol implementation needed for hosting special events.
Government Relations invites the Augusta University community to subscribe to the Capitol Connection, an online newsletter that provides a legislative recap, budget updates and other details about the week at the Georgia Statehouse. “We hope our new Jags leave Convocation feeling that they’re supported and welcomed by our campus community,” said Elizabeth Huggins, EdD. “Join me in the belief that Augusta University will become the best university in America," said AU President Russell T. Keen, EdD. “My hope is that this conference has energized this group to start their careers with Jag Nation engaged and ready to guide our students to success," said Zach Kelehear, EdD.
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AU Government Relations team engages in the 2025 legislative session
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Class of 2028 welcomed at Freshman Convocation
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2024 Fall Kickoff sets bold vision in motion for Augusta University
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New faculty ‘Engage’ the start of their journey at Augusta University
