GRU is official. Georgia Regents University officially consolidates Augusta State University (formerly Augusta College) and GEorgia Health Sciences University (formerly Medical College of Georgia) after a vote Tuesday.

An official release was emailed to NBC 26:

Jan. 8, 2012

Regents approve consolidated Georgia Regents University

AUGUSTA, Ga. The consolidation of Augusta State and Georgia Health Sciences universities is official following todays approval of a resolution by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents to form Georgia Regents University.

Today marks an important milestoneforGeorgia Regents University, said GRU President Ricardo Azziz, whotoday wasappointed to leadthe consolidated university. Iam thankfulfor the trust the regents have placed in us and the partnership, support and active engagement exhibited by our faculty, staff, students, alumni, volunteers and friends throughout this consolidation process.

Following approval of a recommendation to consolidate the two universities at its January 2012 meeting, the regents approved the new universitys mission statement in May and the name Georgia Regents University in August.

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, a regional accrediting body for higher education institutions, affirmed the regents recommendation when it voted to approve the consolidation at its annual meeting in December. The accrediting body will make a site visit in the fall to ensure the new university is complying with accreditation principles and standards. Prior to the visit, university officials are expected to produce a self-study, or an assessment of the school and its operations.

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Board Makes It Official: Georgia Regents University Consolidates ASU, GHSU