Augusta University celebrates a successful 2025 legislative session
During the 2025 legislative session, the Augusta University Government Relations team tracked more than 635 bills and resolutions that would impact AU.
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During the 2025 legislative session, the Augusta University Government Relations team tracked more than 635 bills and resolutions that would impact AU. “This was a unique opportunity for the students because they are taking their research and explaining it to legislators,” says Deborah Jehu, PhD. A new 150,000-square-foot research building will provide modern laboratory spaces, advanced equipment and updated technology infrastructure at AU. For the past 12 years, the Office of Government Relations has recruited more than 20 outstanding students to participate in internships in the U.S. and Georgia State capitols.
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Augusta University celebrates a successful 2025 legislative session
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AU undergraduate research team participates in national advocacy program
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State leaders discuss future impact of a new research building at AU
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AU students make career connections with Capitol internships