Connecting Communities across Georgia

The President’s Summer Tour reflects Augusta University’s commitment to serving communities across Georgia through education, research, health care, and partnership. Throughout the week, President Russell Keen, First Lady Karen Keen, and a delegation of university leaders, including executive vice presidents and deans, will travel across the state to visit campuses, health care facilities, community organizations, business leaders, students, alumni, and partners. Together, they will strengthen relationships, listen to local communities, and highlight the work Augusta University is doing to change lives and improve the future of Georgia.

Russel and Karen Keen stand in front of an AU Backdrop

President Keen on the road

Thank you to the alumni, students, friends and community partners who joined President Russell Keen on the road during the President's Summer Tour. Attendees across the state enjoyed light refreshments, engaged in wonderful conversation with university leadership and fellow Jaguar supporters, and learned more about Augusta University's growing impact across Georgia.

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2026 President's Summer Tour Schedule

Jun

President's Summer Tour - Athens Reception

The Swank Company - 153 E. Clayton Street, Athens, GA4 PM

President Keen will visit health care partners, meet with Medical College of Georgia students and alumni, and engage with organizations helping expand access to care and medical education throughout Northeast Georgia.

Jun

President's Summer Tour - Gainesville Reception

The Boathouse at Lake Lanier - 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Building 1, Gainesville, GA6 PM

The Gainesville stop will highlight workforce development, health care partnerships and economic growth through visits with community leaders, industry partners, students and alumni across the region.

Jun

President's Summer Tour - Marietta Reception

Glover Park Brewery - 65 Atlanta Street SE, Marietta, GA6 PM

In Marietta, President Keen will explore innovative health care and business partnerships while connecting with alumni, community leaders and future students in one of Georgia's fastest-growing markets.

Jun

President's Summer Tour - Rome Reception & Baseball Game

Rome Emperors Baseball Game - 755 Braves Blvd. NE, Rome, GA6 PM

The Rome stop will showcase Augusta University's impact on health care education, student success and workforce development through visits with MCG leaders, health care partners, students, donors and alumni across Northwest Georgia.

Jun

President's Summer Tour - Dalton

The tour concludes in Dalton with visits focused on higher education, health care partnerships and community engagement, highlighting opportunities to strengthen collaboration and expand Augusta University's impact across the state.

AU's Impact in Georgia

AU is a year-round engine for growth, health, and education for all Georgians

$1.6 Billion

Total Annual Economic Output Worldwide and in Georgia

11,500+

Jobs Generated and Supported Across the State

$2.6 Million

Average Lifetime Earnings Boost for Professional Graduates

95%

Post-Graduation Employment Rate Within One Year

Top Tier

Ranked Among the Best Statewide Employers

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Tour Partners

The President's Summer Tour would not be possible without the support of alumni, health care organizations, businesses, community leaders and host organizations across Georgia. We are grateful for the partnerships that help connect Augusta University with the communities we serve.