Cancer survivor on his prosthetic ear: 'They don't know unless I tell them'
"A really rewarding day is a day when I get happy tears because patients are so grateful," says Amanda Behr, PhD, a certified clinical anaplastologist at DCG.
Government Relations
The Office of Government Relations works with local, state and federal officials and military leaders to advance the interests and needs of Augusta University and its community. We build and maintain strategic relationships with government and military partners, connecting the university’s expertise and institutional priorities with opportunities for collaboration and service. We also monitor and analyze legislation and policy affecting our academic, research and health care missions and strengthen partnerships that support military readiness, workforce development and the communities we serve.
Legislative Priorities for Fiscal Year 2027
- Fund enrollment growth and campus operations
- Research expansions and capital improvements
- Expand Georgia’s dental workforce
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News
AU's SGA president experiences life in Washington, D.C.
"Experiences like John's are exactly why we have made student internships an important part of the work of Government Relations," says Vice President Margie Miller.
AU awards 69 students with DREAMS Scholarships
"I believe we owe it to every child to ensure they start out on a level playing field, no matter their zip code," says Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp.
AU celebrates the new Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center
"This hospital will change lives," said Augusta University President Russell T. Keen during the grand opening of the Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center.