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January 18, 2007

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South University Receives 10-Year Accreditiation from the Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Jan. 18, 2007 – South University has received notice from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) that the institution has received reaffirmation of its accreditation for 10 years.
"This 10-year accreditation is a significant achievement for our faculty, staff and students," said John T. South, III, chancellor of South University. "By passing the most rigorous accreditation standards, it demonstrates a commitment to excellence in education at each of our five university campuses."

To achieve its re-accreditation, South University underwent an in-depth review of it policies, practices, curriculum, faculty, staff and students. Under the direction of Dr. Joe Harm, vice president of academic affairs, South University successfully passed the intensive review process, considered by many educators to be the toughest in the United States.

South University operates campuses in Savannah, Ga., Columbia, S.C., Montgomery, Ala., Tampa, Fla. and West Palm Beach, Fla. In addition, South University offers a number of degree programs in a 100 percent online delivery format available to students nationwide.

South University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: 1-404-679-4501) as a Level V institution eligible to award associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
Established in 1899, South University is a private academic institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse student population. South University offers educational programs at the associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels with campuses located in Savannah, Ga., Columbia, S.C., Tampa and West Palm Beach, Fla. and Montgomery, Ala. Visit South University online at: www.southuniversity.edu. For more information about South University's online programs, call 1-888-444-3404 or visit http://online.southuniversity.edu.

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