December 3, 2024 by Eagle Advocacy
Revenue Requests 2025-26Operational Funding Support - $21,865,346 (Recurring)This request allows FGCU to operationalize the five-year strategic plan, Innovating for Student Success:... Please use your personal email and contact information to register with Eagle Advocacy. Your FGCU email address is a government email address. State law requires that no university resources be used to lobby other government agencies such as the Legislature and therefore your FGCU email address should not be used to register.
February 13, 2024 by Eagle Adovcacy
Legislation continues to move fast and furious with the appropriations process positioned to start budget conference meetings soon, so members can negotiate the final version of the 2024-2025... November 13, 2023 by Eagle Advocacy
The 2023C special session was officially Sine Die today at 11:59 p.m. upon expiration of the Call. Below is a summary of the legislation passed. The Governor is expected to approve all of... October 9, 2023 by Eagle Advocacy
FGCU Excellence In Student Success Talking Points• Please support FGCU’s recurring funding request for operational support of $10.9 million.• Excellence in student success is necessary to ensure... June 22, 2023 by Eagle Advocacy
Aysegul Timur, Ph.D., has been officially confirmed as FGCU’s fifth president. The unanimous vote by the Florida Board of Governors took place this afternoon at the University of South Florida.Dr... June 15, 2023 by Eagle Advocacy
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the state budget which includes historic support for public higher education. Now that the governor has acted, FGCU is poised to receive an increase in... June 6, 2023 by Eagle Advocacy
Emory Cavin began his term as FGCU's 26th Student Government President on April 1, 2023, and will serve a one-year term ending on March 31, 2024. During this term, he will also serve as a... May 5, 2023 by Eagle Advocacy
Join President Martin for the 2023 Eagle Advocacy Legislative Appreciation Reception on Thursday, June 8, as we recognize the Southwest Florida Legislative Delegation for their dedicated service and... March 31, 2023 by Eagle Advocacy
Today, the Florida Senate and Florida House of Representatives adjourned their respective chambers after the 60-day Legislative Session and the successful passage of the Constitutionally... February 14, 2023 by Eagle Advocacy
Today, the 2023B Special Session adjourned sine die with seven bills passed. SBs 2B, 4B, and 6B have been presented to the Governor for his review and action, and he has until... February 6, 2023 by Eagle Advocacy
Today, the Florida House and Senate convened for Special Session B. Special Session B is scheduled to be in session until February 17, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. Several issues have been filed within... June 3, 2022 by Eagle Advocacy
Governor DeSantis signed the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 State of Florida budget. The Freedom First Budget totals $109.9 billion, an increase of $8.3 billion over the current year. To maintain strong... June 2, 2022 by Eagle Advocacy
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was presented with the fiscal year 2022-2023 State of Florida budget. Per Florida’s Constitution, he has fifteen days from the date he has been presented the budget... May 16, 2022 by Eagle Advovcacy
The Office of Government Relations Legislative Internship Program has had another successful year. The five interns May 11, 2022 by Eagle Advocacy
Grace Brannigan was elected FGCU's 25th Student Body President on April 1, 2022, and will serve a one-year term ending on March 30, 2023. During this term, she will also serve as a member of... May 11, 2022 by Eagle Advocacy
President Martin hosted the 2022 Eagle Advocacy Legislative Appreciation Reception on April 28, 2022, to thank the members of the Southwest Florida Legislative Delegation for their continued advocacy... February 9, 2022 by Eagle Advocacy
With the continued support of President Martin and FGCU's Student Government, five interns have been selected for the Office of Government Relations Legislative Internship Program. These five... February 9, 2022 by Eagle Advocacy
FGCU Day at the Capitol was held on January 25, 2022. This student-led initiative was packed with events that included an alumni dinner, advocacy panels, Chamber tours, photos with Governor... July 27, 2021 by Jwentworth
FGCU Student Government President Alyssa FleischerAlyssa Fleischer began her term as FGCU's 24th Student Government President on April 1, 2021, and will serve a one-year term ending on March 31, 2022... 
