External Affairs

University System of Georgia

Providing Communications, Government Relations and Strategic Leadership

External Affairs promotes and advances the University System of Georgia by strategically communicating with the public and key stakeholders while also building partnerships in Georgia and beyond through the division’s work in communications and government relations.

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Departments within External Affairs

  • Communications

    Communications serves as the central communications source for the University System of Georgia. Our mission is to communicate in a proactive manner the goals, agenda and accomplishments of the Board of Regents to a broad-based constituency – particularly to such primary audiences as state legislators; key national, regional and local media; key business and industry leaders and other key decision-makers, as well as the public at large.

  • Government Affairs

    Government Affairs develops and strengthens relationships between the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and government officials. The office ensures that the strategic goals of the BOR receive recognition and support on both the state and federal levels.

External Affairs Resources

  • Georgia Degrees Pay

    A one-stop shop of powerful data tools that put affordability and transparency at the fingertips of Georgia families, helping students find the right program to launch their future. 

  • Branding Guidelines

    These guidelines ensure all official USG communications maintain a consistent, professional brand standard.

  • Campus Spotlight

    A roundup of impactful stories from the University System of Georgia's institutions.

  • News Release Archive

    Search for USG news by year, category and institution.