Chancellor Sonny Perdue announces retirement as head of Georgia’s university system

By: Ross Williams

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: April 15, 2026

Words: 732

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue, who previously served as Georgia’s governor, is retiring from his role as chief of the state’s public colleges.

The university system announced the planned retirement Wednesday. Perdue will continue to serve until the Board of Regents chooses his successor in a nationwide search. A timeline for when that might happen was not announced Wednesday.

“As I prepare to retire, I’m grateful for our presidents, faculty and staff, our …

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