In news this week related to the merger of Armstrong State University with Georgia Southern University, an interim president has been appointed to lead Armstrong beginning July 1, and the consolidation committee announced that all academic programs will be offered on their current campuses through spring semester 2022. However, Armstrong’s Savannah and Hinesville campuses are expected to be brought into the Georgia Southern fold by fall semester 2018 in the process set in motion by the state Board of Regents in January. University System of Georgia Chancellor Steve Wrigley has picked Dr. Jennifer Frum to serve as interim ASU president after Dr. Linda M. Bleicken retires June 30, according to a Friday announcement.
Merger pending, Armstrong gets interim president
Committee: GS, ASU programs to stay put until 2022
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