Augusta University to host Augusta Half Marathon for next three years
"Our staff and Board of Directors look forward to welcoming the runners and spectators at the Summerville Campus for our annual signature event," says Michelle Pippin.
Office of External Relations
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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Reporting Units
Communications & Marketing
Enhances our brand and reputation by leveraging opportunities to advance our research and educational missions through strategic and active storytelling.
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.
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.
In the News
Three Augusta University students are serving as Georgia Legislative Internship Program interns with the Georgia General Assembly. The state is investing $2 billion more in higher education than when Kemp first took office in 2019. Following the success of last year's legislative session, Augusta University President Russell T. Keen and the Government Relations team have a lot to celebrate.
AU students join Georgia Legislative Internship Program this session
AU students join Georgia Legislative Internship Program this session
Kemp's final State of the State address boosts higher ed
Kemp's final State of the State address boosts higher ed
AU keeps the momentum going at the State Capitol
AU keeps the momentum going at the State Capitol