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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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Office of External Relations

Kelly Administration Building

AA-309

706-721-5580

Reporting Units

Communications & Marketing

Enhances our brand and reputation by leveraging opportunities to advance our research and educational missions through strategic and active storytelling.

Communications & Marketing

Government Relations

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.

Government Relations

Protocol and Special Events

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.

Protocol and Special Events

In the News

Small group of men and women pose in a chamber with a gavel visible and an American flag behind them

AU students reflect on memorable day with state lawmakers

“AU Capitol Day serves as a testament to the strong partnership between Augusta University and our state legislators,” says AU President Russell T. Keen.

Continue reading AU students reflect on memorable day with state lawmakers
College students sit around an outdoor amphitheater and cheer during a Homecoming event.

In Photos: Highlights of the whirlwind of Homecoming week

The week leading up to Homecoming weekend at Augusta University was packed full of events for alumni, community members, students, faculty and staff to enjoy together.

Continue reading In Photos: Highlights of the whirlwind of Homecoming week
A large group of people stands behind a ribbon after it is cut. They are in front of ballons.

AU and community celebrate new parking deck on Health Sciences Campus

“Augusta University is growing, and it's a worthy investment," says AU President Russell T. Keen.

Continue reading AU and community celebrate new parking deck on Health Sciences Campus
Runners start a race. There is a large inflatable arch marking the start line. A logo for the Augusta Sports Council is featured at the top.

Augusta University hosting Augusta Half Marathon/10K/5K

“The Augusta Sports Council has done a tremendous job organizing and building it into one of the premier events for area runners," says AU President Russell T. Keen.

Continue reading Augusta University hosting Augusta Half Marathon/10K/5K