On March 10, Ambassador Norland attended a ceremony held by the Georgian American University (GAU) on the occasion of its tenth anniversary. Ambassador Norland congratulated GAU with its anniversary and commended the role the university has played, and continues to play, in providing Georgian students with the education and practical skills required by today’s global marketplace. He stressed the importance of education to Georgia’s future economic and democratic development and encouraged GAU and its students to continue strengthening the institutions and economic processes that are vital to Georgia’s future.