MCG’s Center for Digital Health saving lives across Georgia
“We all want the same thing in health care: accessibility, affordability and quality. Telehealth gives us the opportunity to have all three," said U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter.
DIVISION OVERVIEW
The Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development team serves as Augusta University’s bridge between campus and community, fostering collaborations that drive innovation, workforce development, and regional growth.
By cultivating partnerships with industry, government, and nonprofits, the department advances research, supports entrepreneurship, and strengthens economic vitality across Georgia. Its mission is to connect the university’s expertise and resources with community needs, creating opportunities that benefit students, partners, and the state’s economy.
Our team includes Corporate Engagement, Military Initiatives, Entrepreneurship and Community Innovation, Workforce Development, Continuing Education and Community Engagement.
DISCOVER
Augusta University plays a vital role in driving Georgia’s economy, generating more than $1.6 billion in total economic impact in FY 2024 and supporting over 11,500 jobs across the state. Through education, research, health care, and innovation, the university fuels growth and opportunity, strengthening both the local community and the broader region.
Marking a 4.6% increase over the previous year – and generated 11,543 jobs. This is according to the University System of Georgia’s annual “Economic Impact of University System of Georgia Institutions.”
Through AU’s research institutes, labs, and collaborative centers, we actively encourage partnerships with industry, government, and other academic institutions. Connecting to translating ideas into solutions. Look at our researcher profiles at Augusta University.
Augusta University’s degree trends show that annual conferrals across disciplines, including STEM, cyber, health sciences, and business, are steadily rising as part of the institution’s growing portfolio.
Augusta University partners with several colleges and training entities for the benefit of student success. Check out our various academic partnerships with these many transfer agreements, pathways, and pipelines.
The IEP designation aligns with Augusta University's strategic plan by enhancing our role as a leader in innovation, talent, and place. It reflects our commitment to fostering economic growth, supporting local partnerships, and advancing opportunities that strengthen our region and improve lives.
Our councils help shape programs, ensure curricula stay relevant to industry needs, and open doors for students through internships, mentorship, and networking. By aligning academic strengths with community and workforce priorities, advisory councils play a key role in keeping AU’s programs forward-looking and impactful.
The council’s work is to share best practices and increase communication to promote opportunities in campus-community partnership, emerging community-engaged scholarship and research, and other related initiatives.
Our mission is to spark innovation through shared expertise, creative problem-solving, and actionable insights that address economic, technological, and social challenges in the Augusta River Region.
We are a group or professionals operating within the Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training center at Augusta University.
Wennie Squires
PARTNERING FOR PROGRESS
See how we are growing our economic development efforts to span the region, state, and nation enhancing collaboration for the benefit of community success.
“We all want the same thing in health care: accessibility, affordability and quality. Telehealth gives us the opportunity to have all three," said U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter.
"Our job is to make sure that you have the resources and the information available to you to make that informed decision," says Bianca Marsh.
"Debbie has shown unwavering support for many years through community service projects, foundation leadership and personal philanthropy,” says AU President Russell T. Keen.
"Our team is proud to contribute to the evaluation of this innovative approach, which has the potential to be replicated nationwide," says Aaron Johnson, PhD.