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GPC/Georgia State consolidation plan gets national news coverage

The planned consolidation announced Jan. 6 of Georgia Perimeter College, a two-year, associate-degree institution, with Georgia State University, one of the state's flagship research universities, has brought much media coverage. Here are links to many of the articles and websites that reported the story:

GSU to become largest college in state http://www.11alive.com/story/news/education/2015/01/06/college-merger-georgia-state-university/21358867/

 

Board Of Regents Approves Merger Between GSU and Georgia Perimeter

http://wabe.org/post/board-regents-approves-merger-between-gsu-and-georgia-perimeter

 

Georgia State University, Perimeter College to Merge into Single Institution

http://patch.com/georgia/decatur/georgia-state-university-perimeter-college-merge-single-institution?utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_term=schools&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=article-mostrecent

 

GA Perimeter will be “component” of merged GA State, president says

http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local-education/ga-perimeter-will-be-component-of-merged-ga-state-/njhGM/

 

Going Wild on Mergers

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/01/07/georgia-officials-hope-georgia-state-u-can-improve-local-two-year-college-taking-it

 

Just Like That, 12 Campuses in Georgia Become 6

http://chronicle.com/article/Just-Like-That-12-Campuses-in/151053/

 

Georgia sees more college mergers: Augusta experience is given as example

http://chronicle.augusta.com/latest-news/2015-01-06/georgia-looks-college-mergers

 

GSU, Georgia Perimeter to merge, dethroning UGA as state’s largest university

http://onlineathens.com/breaking-news/2015-01-06/gsu-georgia-perimeter-merge-dethroning-uga-states-largest-university

 

Board of Regents approves proposal to merge Georgia State University, Georgia Perimeter College

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/2015-01-06/board-regents-approves-proposal-merge-georgia-state-university-georgia-perimeter

 

Regents green light Georgia State-Georgia Perimeter merger

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/capitol_vision/2015/01/regents-green-light-georgia-state-georgia.html

 

Board Approves Merger of Georgia State, Georgia Perimeter Colleges

http://diverseeducation.com/article/68701/?utm_campaign=Diverse%20Newsletter%203&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua&elq=ec220d3700874b11becebca37baa6fdc&elqCampaignId=415

 

Merger of GPC, GSU approved

http://www.covnews.com/section/1/article/57581/

 

Georgia State, Georgia Perimeter merging into one university

http://www.news-daily.com/news/2015/jan/06/georgia-state-georgia-perimeter-merging-into-one/

 

Another merger proposed for Georgia public colleges: Georgia State, Georgia Perimeter merge would be largest in state college system

http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local-education/another-merger-proposed-for-georgia-public-college/njgnt/#7eb47fa7.3657284.735604

 

Regents green light Georgia State-Georgia Perimeter merger

http://world.einnews.com/article__detail/242992966?lcode=ZNMPIpmpqFzErZyO6UKQOED4l5jl5oB3nIxRHl6PXYk%3D

 

Georgia State University to merge with Georgia Perimeter College

http://www.rockdalecitizen.com/news/2015/jan/06/georgia-state-university-to-merge-with-georgia/

 

GSU, Georgia Perimeter merger proposal approved

http://www.forsythnews.com/section/3/article/26491/

 

Georgia State University, Georgia Perimeter merger in the works

http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-education/georgia-state-university-georgia-perimeter-merger-/njggC/

 

Georgia State poised to become Georgia's largest university

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2015/01/05/georgia-state-poised-to-become-georgias-largest.html

 

Report: Plans to Merge Georgia State U. With a Community College

https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2015/01/06/report-plans-merge-georgia-state-u-community-college

 

Georgia Perimeter, Georgia State Possibly Merging

http://www.gpb.org/news/2015/01/05/georgia-perimeter-georgia-state-possibly-merging

 

Georgia State, Georgia Perimeter may merge

http://www.11alive.com/story/news/local/downtown/2015/01/06/gsu-georgia-perimeter-merge/21324581/

 

Merger of GPC, GSU in works

http://www.covnews.com/section/1/article/57581/

 

Georgia State University / Georgia Perimeter College To Merge?

http://www.peachpundit.com/2015/01/05/georgia-state-university-georgia-perimeter-college-merge/

 

Georgia State President: Merger with Georgia Perimeter will increase GSU’s impact

http://getschooled.blog.ajc.com/2015/01/06/georgia-state-president-merger-with-georgia-perimeter-will-increase-gsus-impact/

 

Georgia State and Georgia Perimeter staffs get a more sobering view of merger

http://getschooled.blog.ajc.com/2015/01/06/georgia-state-and-georgia-perimeter-staffs-get-more-sobering-view-of-merger/

 

Does merging Georgia State and Georgia Perimeter make sense for GSU?

http://getschooled.blog.ajc.com/2015/01/05/does-merging-georgia-state-and-georgia-perimeter-make-sense-for-gsu/

 

Regents approve Georgia State/Georgia Perimeter merger plan

http://getschooled.blog.ajc.com/2015/01/06/regents-approve-georgia-stategeorgia-perimeter-merger-plan/

 

Georgia State, Georgia Perimeter may merge

http://www.11alive.com/story/news/local/downtown/2015/01/06/gsu-georgia-perimeter-merge/21324581/

 

GSU, Georgia Perimeter merger proposal approved  http://www.forsythnews.com/section/3/article/26491/

 

Update: Regents approve Georgia State, Georgia Perimeter merger

http://www.atlantaintownpaper.com/2015/01/update-regents-approve-georgia-state-georgia-perimeter-merger/

 

Regents approve Georgia State, Georgia Perimeter merger

http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local-education/regents-approve-georgia-state-georgia-perimeter-me/njhQ2/

 

Merger proposed for Georgia State University, Georgia Perimeter College

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/merger-proposed-georgia-state-university-georgia-p/njg6t/

 

Georgia State, Georgia Perimeter merging into one university

http://www.news-daily.com/news/2015/jan/06/georgia-state-georgia-perimeter-merging-into-one/

 

Surprise! Georgia State, Georgia Perimeter to merge

http://clatl.com/freshloaf/archives/2015/01/06/surprise-georgia-state-georgia-perimeter-to-merge

 

Updated: Georgia State University / Georgia Perimeter College to merge

http://www.peachpundit.com/2015/01/05/georgia-state-university-georgia-perimeter-college-merge/

 

Georgia State University to merge with Georgia Perimeter

http://www.rockdalecitizen.com/news/2015/jan/06/georgia-state-university-to-merge-with-georgia/

 

Board approves GSU, Georgia Perimeter merger proposal

http://www.wmyt12.com/story/27777565/board-approves-gsu-georgia-perimeter-merger-proposal

 

Proposed merger for Georgia State and Georgia Perimeter

http://www.wtvm.com/story/27772216/proposed-merger-for-georgia-state-and-georgia-perimeter

 

Official: Georgia State Georgia Perimeter College merger to be proposed

http://www.neighbornewspapers.com/view/full_story/26326763/article-Official--Georgia-State--Georgia-Perimeter-College-merger-to-be-proposed-?instance=all

 

Board approves GSU, Georgia Perimeter merger proposal

http://www.atlantaleader.com/index.php/sid/229152451

 

GPC, GSU merger approved

http://www.rockdalenews.com/section/1/article/21571/

 

Georgia State and Georgia Perimeter College may merge

http://www.star94.com/info-2-go/2015/01/06/georgia-state-and-georgia-perimeter-college-may-merge

 

GSU, Georgia Perimeter College merger in the works

http://georgiatech.scout.com/forums/2939-the-water-cooler/13547272-gsu-georgia-perimeter-college-merger-in-the-works?s=140

 

Merged colleges could be largest in Ga. if approved

http://wjcl.com/2015/01/06/possible-merger-for-two-georgia-colleges/

 

College Official: Georgia State-Perimeter Merger To Be Proposed

http://www.wjbf.com/story/27773225/college-official-georgia-state-perimeter-merger-to-be-proposed

 

Regents approve merger of two major GA Colleges

http://zpolitics.com/regents-approve-merger-of-two-major-ga-colleges/

 

College official: Ga. State-Perimeter merger to be proposed

https://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=283662

 

Board approves proposal to merge GSU, Georgia Perimeter

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=157&sid=33000557

 

The potential problem with the proposed GPC-GSU merger

http://gapundit.com/2015/01/06/the-potential-problem-with-the-proposed-gpc-gsu-merger/

 

Georgia Regents May Approve Merger Creating System’s Largest College

http://chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/georgia-regents-may-approve-merger-creating-systems-largest-college/91739

 

Georgia State University merges with Georgia Perimeter

http://georgiastatesignal.com/georgia-state-university-merges-georgia-perimeter-college

 

GSU, GPC Fixing to Merge; Leaves Uncertain Future for Many Georgia Students

http://atlantaprogressivenews.com/2015/01/07/gsu-gpc-fixing-to-merge-leaves-uncertain-future-for-many-georgia-students/

 

University, College Merging into One Entity

http://patch.com/georgia/midtown/university-college-merging-one-entity-0

 

First impressions on the GSU merger

http://theinkyfinger.com/first-impressions-gsu-merger/

 

College official: Ga. State-Perimeter merger to be proposed

http://am920theanswer.com/news/articles/college-official-ga-state-perimeter-merger-to-be-proposed

 

Consolidation Q&A With President Mark P. Becker, Georgia State

http://www.gsu.edu/2015/01/06/consolidation-qa-president/

 

Atlanta > Georgia State to become State's Largest School

http://valdostatoday.com/2015/01/atlanta-georgia-state-to-become-states-largest-school/

 

Regents Look to Merge Ga State and Ga Perimeter

http://www.coosavalleynews.com/np109908.htm

 

Regents approve college merger

http://news.uga.edu/releases/article/010715-ITN-regents-approve-college-merger/

 

Tony’s Thoughts: Georgia Regents Approve Sixth Merger in University System!

https://apicciano.commons.gc.cuny.edu/2015/01/07/georgia-regents-approve-sixth-merger-in-the-university-system/

 

Board approves proposal to merge GSU, Georgia Perimeter

http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2015/01/06/3499969_college-official-ga-state-perimeter.html?rh=1