President Lester A. McCorn

It’s not too late to join us for the 2026 Jim Dent Memorial Golf Classic on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the beautiful Mt. Vintage Golf Club in North Augusta, South Carolina.

Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or simply enjoy a day on the course, your participation helps support the mission of Paine College and its students.

💜 Registration:
• $150 – Individual Golfer
• $600 – Team Foursome

Gather your team, enjoy a day of fellowship and friendly competition, and help make a lasting impact.

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍 Mt. Vintage Golf Club

The initiative, authorized by Paine College President Dr. Lester A. McCorn, forgives unpaid balances owed directly to the College, allowing eligible former students to re-enroll without the burden of institutional debt.
“This initiative reflects who we are as an institution,” said Dr. McCorn. “Paine College has always believed in the transformative power of education. Today, we are reaffirming that belief by removing a significant obstacle that has kept too many of our students from completing the degrees they worked so hard to pursue.”

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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

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Welcome Home, Paine Lions!
The countdown is over! We can’t wait to welcome our newest Lions to campus as they begin an exciting new chapter.
📦 New Student Move-In: July 24–25
🏠 Returning Student Move-In: July 30–31
As we welcome the Class of 2030, we invite you to embrace this year’s orientation theme:
✨ “The Lion Culture Experience: Discover Your Pride. Define Your Purpose. Develop Your Legacy.”
Orientation is designed to prepare every Lion for success. Together, you’ll:
🟣 Know where to go for help
🤍 Build meaningful relationships
🟣 Understand academic expectations
🤍 Connect with your identity as a Paine Lion
🟣 Develop a personal success plan
🤍 Learn campus safety procedures
🟣 Explore leadership opportunities
🤍 Understand financial responsibility
🟣 Commit to Excellence Without Excuse
Your journey starts here. Your purpose begins now. Your legacy is waiting to be written.
Welcome to the Pride. Welcome to Paine College.

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President Rev. Dr. Lester A. McCorn is described as a transformational leader, scholar, activist, and non-profit executive, with nearly 40 years of leadership experience. A native of Worcester, Massachusetts, he is the 18th President of Paine College in Augusta, Georgia, a private historically Black college (...

Happy Independence Day from Paine College! Today, we celebrate the freedoms that unite America and honor those who have helped shape our nation’s history. Wishing our Paine College family and community a safe, joyful, and meaningful Independence Day.
One Nation. One Heritage. One Pride.