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09/12/2026

Paine is IGNITED!!!

08/26/2026

Join us tomorrow at 11am in the HEAL Complex for the PRIDE Forum hosted by the Wesley Fellowship. This week’s speaker is none other than the Rev. Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr., Pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist Church. We look forward to seeing you there.

08/23/2026

In 1890 a young Black man from Augusta was standing on a hillside in Greece, digging up a city that had been buried for two thousand years. 🏛️

His name was John Wesley Gilbert. Born around 1863 near Hephzibah, he became the first graduate of Paine College, went on to Brown, and won a place at the American School of Classical Studies in Athens. He worked the excavation at ancient Eretria and drew the map of that city. That makes him the first African American archaeologist, and he did it while this country was busy insisting our people were not capable of that kind of work at all.

Then he came home and taught Greek at Paine for decades, and later traveled to the Congo. A man out of Richmond County read ancient Greek and walked ruins in the Aegean, and most Georgians have never once heard his name. Had you? 📚

08/02/2026

07/25/2026

See you there!!!

Will you be there??? Come out Saturday, July 25, at the Miller Theater for an unforgettable evening featuring The Manhattans, Tony Howard, and other outstanding artists.
Even better, a portion of the proceeds will benefit Paine College, helping us continue to invest in our students and the future of our institution.
🎟️ It’s not too late to get your tickets!
• Balcony: $60
• Floor Seats: $100
Every ticket purchased helps make a difference. Bring your family, invite your friends, and let’s show our Lion Pride by supporting this incredible event.

07/22/2026

The countdown is on!

In just a few days, our newest Lions will begin their journey at Paine College through New Student Orientation—a week of building friendships, discovering campus traditions, and preparing for academic success.
We’re excited to welcome the Class of 2030 to The Lion Culture Experience: Discover Your Pride. Define Your Purpose. Develop Your Legacy.

Because of the generosity of our alumni and supporters through IGNITE: On Fire for Paine, we’re creating an experience that prepares students to thrive from day one.

🦁 New Student Orientation: July 26–August 2
📚 First Day of Classes: August 3

https://paine.edu/new-student-orientation/?2

07/01/2026

Welcome!!!

Paine College proudly welcomes Andrea G. Riley, M.Ed. home as our new Director of Athletics, effective July 1, 2026.
A proud Augusta native and former Lady Lion student-athlete, Mrs. Riley joins Paine with more than 20 years of experience in athletic leadership, coaching, and educational administration. Her passion for developing student-athletes, building championship programs, and advancing academic excellence makes her the ideal leader to guide Lion Athletics into an exciting new era.
Please join us in congratulating Andrea G. Riley as she leads the next generation of Paine College student-athletes with excellence, integrity, and purpose.
Welcome, Coach Riley! The Pride is ready to ROAR!

06/25/2026

Presidential Address to the CME Conference

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06/03/2026

Will You Be One? 👀

We’re in the home stretch. Help us reach our goal of 500 NEW donors and raising $500,000 before June 30!

Every gift—no matter the size—supports our students, strengthens our programs, and advances the future of Paine College.

Make your gift by: Cash App - $GrowingPaine, Text2Give - Text PAINE to 243725 or by Givelify - https://paine.edu/institutional-advancement/donate/.

Will you be one of the 500?

05/19/2026

VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

🗳️ TODAY IS ELECTION DAY: Honoring our past, shaping our future 🗳️

Today, the doors to the polls are open, and the stakes could not be higher. At a time when voting rights face modern challenges and deep debate across our nation, we cannot afford to sit on the sidelines. Your vote is your voice, your power, and your responsibility.

For over 140 years, Paine College has stood as a beacon of social responsibility, leadership, and civil rights. Our history is deeply intertwined with the struggle for equality—from our students marching and holding sit-ins to integrate Augusta’s institutions, to the generations of Paine alumni who fought on the front lines to ensure that the Black community had a seat at the table and a ballot in the box.

The right to vote was not given; it was earned through the sacrifice, resilience, and unyielding courage of those who came before us. When we choose not to vote, we silence the very legacy they fought so hard to build.

Our future—our education, our communities, our rights, and our progress—is determined by those who show up. Let’s carry the torch of justice that Paine College has always held high.

Make your plan. Grab your ID. Check on a friend. Head to the polls. Let's make our voices heard today.