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Former names | New Ebenezer College (1884–1898) Georgia State College of Agricultural and Mechanic Arts (1919–1927) Middle Georgia Agricultural and Mechanical Junior College (1927–1929) Middle Georgia College (1929–2013) Macon State College (1968–1987) Macon College (1987–1996) Macon State College (1996–2013) Middle Georgia State College (2013–2015) |
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| Motto | Curans, Complectens, Aptans, Sciens |
Motto in English | Stewardship, Engagement, Adaptability, Learning |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1884 |
Parent institution | University System of Georgia |
| Endowment | $17,658,816 (2019) |
| Budget | $117,377,915 (FY 2022) |
| President | Christopher Blake |
| Provost | David Jenks |
Administrative staff | 650 |
| Students | 7,885 |
| Undergraduates | 7,497 |
| Postgraduates | 388 |
| Location | , , United States 32°48′26″N 83°43′56″W / 32.80716°N 83.732226°W |
| Campus | Campuses in Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins |
| Colors | Purple, Gray & Black[1] |
| Nickname | Knights |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – SSAC |
| Mascot | Duke |
| Website | www |
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Middle Georgia State University is a public university with its main campus in Macon, Georgia. It is part of the University System of Georgia and offers programs to students on five campuses in Middle Georgia and online. Middle Georgia State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees.[2]
The institution, originally known as Middle Georgia State College, was founded in 2013 through the merger of Middle Georgia College and Macon State College. Through these legacy institutions, Middle Georgia State University traces its history to 1884. In 2015, the institution adopted its current name to reflect its elevation to state university status.[3]
- ^ Middle Georgia State University – Graphic Standards, Usage and Style Guide (PDF). www.mga.edu. 2015-07-01. Retrieved 2015-09-18.
- ^ The MGA SACSCOC liaison is listed on the USG SACSCOC Liaison page. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Middle Georgia State University.
- ^ Lee, Maggie (2015-03-18). "Regents approve university status for Middle Georgia State College". The (Macon) Telegraph. Archived from the original on 2015-03-20. Retrieved 2015-03-18.