Regents greenlight East Georgia State's consolidation with Georgia Southern

Consolidation of Georgia Southern and East Georgia State College receives approval

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia approved the consolidation of Georgia Southern and East Georgia State College on Tuesday following a recommendation from Chancellor Sonny Perdue. This is the initial approval required for the year-long consolidation process, according to a news release from USG. A final vote of approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is also needed. “Key goals …

Regents greenlight East Georgia State's consolidation with Georgia Southern

Meeting in the same building on the Georgia Southern University campus that houses East Georgia State College's Statesboro program, the state Board of Regents on Tuesday unanimously approved University System Chancellor Sonny Perdue's recommendation to make the Swainsboro-based college a part of the university. The regents' vote formally launches the consolidation process, which University System of Georgia officials hope will culminate in appro…

Board of Regents Approves Georgia Southern University, East Georgia State College Consolidation

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) voted today to consolidate East Georgia State College (EGSC) and Georgia Southern University. This action is the first step in a careful process that will take more than a year. Final board approval of the newly consolidated institution is expected to come after a […] The post Board of Regents Approves Georgia Southern University, East Georgia State College Consolidation appeared fir…

Board of Regents approves Georgia Southern and East Georgia State College consolidation

The University System of Georgia Board of Regents has approved the consolidation of East Georgia State College with Georgia Southern University, with the Swainsboro campus remaining open. Chancellor Sonny Perdue said the move will expand opportunities and preserve a vibrant campus experience while improving long-term efficiency and student success.