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Exclusive: Georgia Southern and Armstrong State to Study Merging; Formal Announcement Friday
Savannah Business Journal

University System of Georgia considering merger between Georgia Southern, Armstrong State
WTOC

Armstrong State University set to merge into Georgia Southern in surprise announcement
Connect Savannah

Board of Regents teeing up two more university mergers
Atlanta Business Chronicle

Regents to vote Wednesday on making Armstrong part of Georgia Southern
Statesboro Herald

How the Georgia Southern-Armstrong State Consolidation will kill Savannah State
HBCU Digest

University System of GA Chancellor recommends merger for Armstrong, Georgia Southern
WSAV

University System of Georgia Chancellor recommends GSU, Armstrong merger
WJCL

University System of Georgia plans to consolidate Armstrong, Georgia Southern
WTGS Fox28

Regents head wants more college consolidations
WTOC

Mixed reactions from Armstrong State students about potential merger
WJCL

Reaction from Armstrong Alumni on proposed merger with Georgia Southern
WSAV

Georgia Southern University students react to potential merger with Armstrong State University
WSAV

Georgia Southern, Armstrong merger vote could come next week
WTOC

Board of Regents to vote on merging Armstrong with Georgia Southern
Savannah Morning News

Georgia Southern reacts to proposed merger
WJCL

More Georgia university consolidations recommended
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Georgia System Plans Two More Mergers
Inside Higher Ed

Armstrong State students react to potential merger with Georgia Southern
WTOC

GSU, ASU possible merger stirs up debate 
WTOC

ASU Liberty Campus part of possible merger
Coastal Courier

Armstrong students outraged over possible merger with GSU
The Inkwell

Armstrong State students protest proposed merger
WJCL

Georgia Southern University and Armstrong State University recommended for consolidation
The George-Anne

Armstrong Greek students “blind-sided,” fear effects of potential GSU merger
WSAV

Second day of protests by Armstrong students over proposed merger
WJCL

Merger talk leaves students, alumni worried for future of ASU athletics
WSAV

City Talk: Proposed merger will likely benefit Savannah economy
Savannah Morning News

Editorial: Armstrong/GSU merger must be mutually beneficial
Savannah Morning News

Board of Regents approves proposals to consolidate Armstrong State, Georgia Southern
WSAV

Armstrong/GSU merger approved
The Inkwell

Georgia Southern and Armstrong to consolidate
The George-Anne

Armstrong/ GA Southern merger approved; local community meeting set for Jan. 19
Connect Savannah

Regents approve Georgia Southern-Armstrong merger
Statesboro Herald

Regents green light Georgia Southern-Armstrong merger
Statesboro Herald

Message by ASU President Linda M. Bleicken on Regents approval of Armstrong/Georgia Southern consolidation
Savannah Business Journal

2 more university mergers are announced in Georgia
The Chronicle of Higher Education

Area regent reportedly leaning toward merger of Armstrong and GSU
Coastal Courier

Consider This Editorial: Armstrong State/Georgia Southern merger
WTOC

Growth promised as Armstrong, Georgia Southern merger made official
Savannah Morning News

Consolidation approved for Georgia Southern, Armstrong State merger
WTOC

State merges more campuses. Georgia saves money, but is something lost?
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Georgia Southern, Armstrong State to consolidate into single university
WTOC

GSU merger approved
Coastal Courier

Regents approve consolidation involving 4 Georgia colleges
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Proposed Merger Will Likely Benefit Savannah Economy
Savannah CEO

ASU, GS officials seeking public input regarding merger
WJCL

Board of Regents Approves Consolidation of Armstrong, Georgia Southern
Savannah CEO

Mixed emotions at Armstrong State following consolidation decision
WTOC

Georgia Southern president Jaimie Hebert releases statement on merger
WSAV

Calming fears of ASU/GSU merger: an interview with Dr. Linda Bleicken
WSAV

Armstrong State president addresses students’ concerns over Georgia Southern merger
WTGS Fox28

Your View: GS announces plan to merge with Armstrong State
The George-Anne

Editor’s Note: Armstrong/Georgia Southern merger brings fear, and many questions
Connect Savannah

Will Savannah State be impacted by GS/ASU consolidation?
WTOC

State Representative speaks at MLK Observance Day Program
The Tiger’s Roar

Town Halls regarding consolidation to be held on January 19th at Georgia Southern and Armstrong State
Savannah CEO

Town Halls scheduled concerning Armstrong/Ga. Southern merger
WJCL

Times announced for town hall meetings at GS, ASU over consolidation plans
WTOC

Board of Regents Approves Proposals to Consolidate Institutions
Savannah Tribune

Students, teachers, alumni ready to speak out on Armstrong, Georgia Southern merger
Savannah Morning News

Faculty, students fire off merger questions to GSU/ASU leaders
WSAV

Georgia Southern community gets answers to merger questions at first town hall meeting
WTGS Fox28

The Merger: A Message from the Armstrong newspaper
The Inkwell

Merger: What we know and what’s next
The Inkwell

Letters from The Inkwell and The George-Anne
The Inkwell

Packed house at Armstrong for consolidation meeting
Bluffton Today

Georgia Southern students attend Statesboro town hall meeting on University merger
Savannah Morning News 

Georgia Southern officials discuss GS, ASU consolidation at town hall meeting
WTOC

Highlights of GS-Armstrong consolidation town hall meeting
The George-Anne

Armstrong State University holds town hall regarding merger
WTGS Fox28

‘A long way to go’: Packed house at Armstrong for consolidation meeting
Savannah Morning News

Much about GS-Armstrong merger yet to be decided
Statesboro Herald

ASU merger leaves more questions than answers for GS athletics
The George-Anne

From the Editorial Board: About the Merger
The George-Anne

Armstrong/Georgia Southern town hall leaves many unanswered questions
Connect Savannah

Tim’s Take: Armstrong students still seeking answers
WTOC

Town Hall on Armstrong/Southern consolidation gets rowdy
Connect Savannah

Barton: Trying to remain hopeful about the ASU/GSU merger
Savannah Morning News

Georgia Southern president speaks on consolidation
WTGS Fox28

Ga. Southern President speaks on consolidation with Armstrong St.
WJCL

Armstrong State/Georgia Southern consolidation implementation committee appointed
University System of Georgia

New committee ready to tackle Armstrong, Georgia Southern merger
Savannah Morning News

Debunking the arguments for GSU takeover of ASU
Savannah Morning News

SGA President’s note on the consolidation
The Inkwell

Professionals from both ASU, GS to work together on consolidation
WTOC

New’ GS budgeted for engineering building here
Statesboro Herald

Ernst: Financials, enrollment are strong at Armstrong State University
Savannah Morning News

Armstrong, Georgia Southern consolidation committee to work on mission statement Wednesday
Savannah Morning News

Armstrong, Ga. Southern committee looking ahead to mission
Bluffton Today

Georgia Southern-Armstrong consolidation committee member speaks to Fox28
WTGS Fox28

Ga Southern, Armstrong State consolidation committee holding first meeting in Atlanta
WTOC

Political Notes: February 2017
Georgia Trend

Weekend town hall gives voters a voice on Gold Dome issues
WSAV

Sen. Lester hosts town hall meeting
Savannah Morning News

ASU and GSU campuses keep moving closer
Savannah Morning News

CCGA should be aware of mergers
Voice of the Golden Isles

Rotary meeting held at Armstrong’s Liberty Campus between GS, ASU presidents
WTOC

Student Government presidents address concerns about fees in consolidation process
The George-Anne

Armstrong State’s new president Frum will guide merger
The Griffin Daily News

Armstrong State gets new president to guide campus merger
The Marietta Daily Journal

Armstrong State gets new president to guide campus merger
WTOC

Merger pending, Armstrong gets interim president
Statesboro Herald

Armstrong State, Georgia Southern issue timeline for program consolidation
WTGS Fox28

Armstrong, Georgia Southern presidents discuss merger
WTOC

Armstrong State University hosts student forums on merger with Georgia Southern
WJCL

Armstrong officials soothe students’ academic concerns at Thursday forum
Bluffton Today

Armstrong alumni introduce plan to save school’s name
Savannah Morning News

Armstrong alumni working to preserve name ahead of consolidation
WTOC

ASU alumni want Armstrong name preserved in GSU merger
WJCL

Armstrong forum seeks to soothe students’ fears
Savannah Morning News

Armstrong State University students ask university officials about consolidation process
WJCL

Georgia Southern, Armstrong Prepare to Merge
GPB

Last updated: 3/1/2017