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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

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
Three people in the Gold Dome in Atlanta

AU Government Relations team engages in the 2025 legislative session

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.

Continue reading AU Government Relations team engages in the 2025 legislative session
Over 1,000 college freshmen stand in a field creating a large 2028.

Class of 2028 welcomed at Freshman Convocation

“We hope our new Jags leave Convocation feeling that they’re supported and welcomed by our campus community,” said Elizabeth Huggins, EdD.

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A man delivers a presentation on stage in front of an audience of hundreds.

2024 Fall Kickoff sets bold vision in motion for Augusta University

“Join me in the belief that Augusta University will become the best university in America," said AU President Russell T. Keen, EdD.

Continue reading 2024 Fall Kickoff sets bold vision in motion for Augusta University