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The Division of Administration & 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, human resources, philanthropy and alumni engagement, protocol and special events, and volunteer services and community engagement.

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Administration & 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.

Community Engagement

Provides meaningful and impactful experiences for both volunteers and community partners that align with our university mission, vision and values.

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.

Human Resources

Delivers reliable resources, solutions and services in the best interests of all faculty, staff, students, retirees and customers that support the advancement of our university mission, vision and values.

Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement

Nurtures relationships with alumni, friends and the community to encourage support for students, programs and the university environment.

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

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MCG grad and wife supporting medical and nursing students through gift

“I want students to love what they do, to be knowledgeable and to take care of their patients to the best of their ability," said Judy Seitz Black.

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Seven women hold up t-shirts that have the Augusta University funding campaign IGIVE logo on them.

2024 IGIVE Augusta University employee giving campaign kicks off Sept. 10

IGIVE begins Tuesday, Sept. 10, and extends through Tuesday, Oct. 22.

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Baseball stadium construction

Augusta Athletics announces baseball stadium project

The new stadium will feature 420 seats, including more than half with comfortable chairbacks.

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Man holding a plate of food.

Explore the local dining scene, enjoy discounts with AU’s JagPerks partners

JagPerks offers members of the AU community discounts at certain area businesses providing a wide range of shopping, services, entertainment, food and more.

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