1990s and the university expanded MBA programs and adult education programs with the establishment of the School of Professional Programs in the Atlanta area. The university dedicated the Winthrop-King Centre and created the Fitton Student Union when it converted the old gym into the facility. Shorter College constructed the Bass Apartments, the J. Robert Eubanks Welcome Center and the Robert H. Ledbetter baseball field.
In 2005, the college attempted to break away from the Georgia Baptist Convention. The Georgia Supreme Court, however, ruled that Shorter's board didn't have the authority to sever ties with the convention. On June 1, 2010, Shorter College changed its name to Shorter University to reflect the institution's growth and expansion.
In December 2012 SACSCOC reaffirmed Shorter University's accreditation through 2022.
=== Personal lifestyle statement ===
In October 2011, the university introduced a requirement that its employees sign a "Statement of Faith" and a "Personal Lifestyle Statement" in which …
