Directory - UGA Office of Government Relations

Kevin Abernethy

Vice President for Government Relations

(706) 542-8096

[email protected]

Blake Raulerson

Associate Vice President for Government Relations and Director of State Relations

(706) 542-1664

[email protected]

Chris Devine

Director of Federal Relations

(202) 735-0953

[email protected]

Alison Bracewell McCullick

Director of Community Relations

(706) 542-1670

[email protected]

Devon Gill

Senior Associate, Federal Relations

(202) 735-0956

[email protected]

Ben Morris

Government Relations Associate

(706) 542-1671

[email protected]

Chloe Sirmans

Communications Specialist, Government Relations

(706) 542-1647

[email protected]

Nan Thomas

Office Manager

(706) 542-1661

[email protected]

News & Announcements

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01.16.2025

UGA sets record with three Schwarzman Scholars

These three students bring UGA’s total number of Schwarzman Scholars to 11 The University of Georgia and the Schwarzman Scholars program are both celebrating big achievements this year: UGA set a record with three Schwarzman Scholars in a single year, and the Schwarzman Scholars program announced its 10th class of recipients. The UGA recipients are seniors […]

UGA ranks as leading doctoral institution for study abroad

UGA Study Abroad ranks No. 3 in nation for short-term participation The University of Georgia remains among the top 10 U.S. universities for study abroad participation, according to the 2024 Open Doors Report released by the Institute of International Education (IIE) in partnership with the U.S. Department of State. UGA boasts the highest study abroad participation […]

UGA Community Art School launches spring 2025

This upcoming spring, the Lamar Dodd School of Art at the University of Georgia swings its studio doors open to welcome members of the Athens and surrounding community to take classes at the new UGA Community Art School. After successfully launching the UGA Summer Art Camp for high school students in 2024, the Dodd expands its public art […]