Columbus State and Georgia Southern are among the 10 schools joining a new accreditation agency, the Commission for Public Higher Education.

The University System of Georgia's Board of Regents plans to vote on a proposal to merge East Georgia State College and Georgia Southern University. The plan comes in response to years of declining ...

Monday, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia approved the consolidation of Georgia Southern University and East Georgia State College, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

While most students are enjoying summer break, their universities remain busy. In this edition of the AJC On Campus, Georgia is joining a movement to shake up the accreditation system that has long ...

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) gave final approval Monday to the consolidation of Georgia Southern University (GS) and East Georgia State College (EGSC). This decision ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The University System of Georgia announced Tuesday it’s consolidating East Georgia State College and Georgia Southern University. The Board of Regents will vote on the plan to ...

December 15, 2025 - The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) recently gave final approval to consolidate Georgia Southern University and East Georgia State College (EGSC).

The University of Georgia System Board of Regents voted Tuesday to consolidate East Georgia State College and Georgia Southern University. EGSC will become part of GSU while still retaining its ...