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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

College graduates in caps and gowns celebrate turning their tassels from right to left to signify they have officially graduated.

AU celebrates over 1,700 graduates during spring commencement ceremonies

“Today was not just about getting a certificate or a diploma to go on your wall. It was about opening new doors for you,” says Steve Jones, EdD.

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A man holds his wife's hand during a ceremony celebrating him. A large group of people clap as he is introduced.

AU celebrates the investiture of President Russell T. Keen

“Theirs is a journey of compassion for all, dedication to education and a bold vision to guide AU and our entire region forward,” says Henry Ingram.

Continue reading AU celebrates the investiture of President Russell T. Keen
People standing on the Capitol's stairs.

Augusta University celebrates a successful 2025 legislative session

During the 2025 legislative session, the Augusta University Government Relations team tracked more than 635 bills and resolutions that would impact AU.

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Four women standing next to a stand up poster.

AU undergraduate research team participates in national advocacy program

“This was a unique opportunity for the students because they are taking their research and explaining it to legislators,” says Deborah Jehu, PhD.

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