Georgia’s university system plans to consolidate East Georgia State, Georgia Southern

East Georgia State to merge into Georgia Southern under Perdue’s plan

The latest proposed consolidation is part of an ongoing initiative to simplify and save administrative expense while maintaining options for students.

Perdue proposes merger of two south Georgia institutions

(The Center Square) – The Board of Regents of Georgia Southern University and East Georgia State College will vote next week on a merger plan proposed by University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue.

University Chancellor Sonny Perdue proposes merger of two south Georgia institutions

East Georgia would become a part of Georgia Southern, creating an institution with more than 29,000 students, according to a news release. The two schools are less than an hour from each other.

Georgia’s university system plans to consolidate East Georgia State, Georgia Southern

The Board of Regents will vote on the plan to close East Georgia State next week, which arose after years of declining enrollment at the college.

Georgia Southern And East Georgia State College May Merge

The University System of Georgia Board of Regents will vote next week on a proposal to consolidate Georgia Southern University and East Georgia State College. The university system launched a wave of consolidations back in 2011 under the late Chancellor Hank Huckaby that initially involved eight consolidations and later led to five more. The goal was to reduce administrative costs while maintaining high standards for teaching and research. “When…

Georgia's public university system combines two schools

The University System of Georgia has announced plans to consolidate East Georgia State College into Georgia Southern University. The Board of Regents will vote on the proposal from Chancellor Sonny Perdue next week. East Georgia State has faced declining enrollment…