Paine College is a private Historically Black college located in Augusta, Georgia. Paine College is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. A private university is a university that is run without the control of any government entity. ... In the United States, Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) (a type of minority-serving institution or MSI) are colleges or universities that were established before 1964 with the intention of serving the African-American community. ... The term college (Latin collegium) is most often used today to denote an educational institution. ... Augusta skyline with The Lamar Building featured in the center Augusta is a city located in the state of Georgia. ... The United Methodist Church is the largest Methodist, the largest mainline, and, after the Southern Baptist Convention, the second-largest Protestant denomination in the United States. ...
History
Paine College was founded in 1882 as a historically-black normal school, named The Paine Institute, for the preparation of teachers of then newly-freed men and women. In 1901 the first four-year degrees were granted at The Paine Institute. During 1903 The Paine Institute was renamed to its present name of Paine College.[1] 1882 (MDCCCLXXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... A normal school is an institution for training teachers. ... 1901 (MCMI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... 1903 (MCMIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...
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PaineCollege is contributing to relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Katrina by collecting durable goods.
The PaineCollege 2005-2006 year school commenced with typical Pomp and Circumstance on Wednesday, September 7, in Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel. As she has done for the past 11 years, Dr. Shirley A. Lewis addressed the College's faculty, students and staff with an engaging message.
Lowery was the speaker at PaineCollege's Baccalaureate on Saturday, April 30, 3 PM, at the Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel. Dr. Lowery encouraged the Class of '05 to mainitain their identity and sense of civic responsibility.