The University of Georgia Office of Government Relations is UGA's link to state and federal governments. Chartered by the Georgia General Assembly in 1785, the University of Georgia is the nation's oldest state university and the birthplace of the American system of public higher education.

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MISSION STATEMENT

The Office of Government Relations serves as chief liaison between the University and federal, state and local government offices and legislative bodies. The Office is responsible for development and implementation of strategies and programs to attain public funding goals, and to foster positive and effective ongoing relationships with elected officials and executive branch leaders.