The Virginia university founded by television preacher Pat Robertson is suing a new Georgia university, saying its new name is too similar and will create confusion.

The private Regent University announced Wednesday it is filing the lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Augusta. Robertson founded the school in Virginia Beach, Va., in 1978.

Earlier this month, Georgia's Board of Regents chose the name Georgia Regents University for the school created by the merger of Augusta State University and Georgia Health Sciences University.

Almost immediately, the name choice drew controversy in the Augusta area where many residents wanted "Augusta" to be part of the name.

Regent University President Carlos Campo said his school believes the name infringes on its federally registered trademark.

Tags: Augusta, Board of Regents, Augusta State University, Georgia Health Sciences University, College Mergers, Georgia Regents University, Regents University