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Paine 2036: Vision


By 2036, Paine College will be a nationally recognized Christian HBCU that transforms lives through academic excellence, student success, servant leadership, and community impact-preparing graduates to lead, innovate, and serve in a global society.

Mission Statement

The mission of Paine College is to be a community of learners and practitioners committed to providing a globally competitive liberal arts education that produces scholars, servant leaders, and social change agents for the world.​

Paine College

Paine College is a historically Black liberal arts institution located in Augusta, Georgia. Founded in 1882 through a partnership between the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church and the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, Paine College is dedicated to providing a liberal arts education of the highest quality- emphasizing academic excellence, ethical and spiritual values, social responsibility, and personal development. For more information, visit Paine online.

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Martin Martinez

Leading With Purpose: This Paine College Student is Making an Impact

Martin Martinez maintains one of the highest GPAs at UNCF-member institution Paine College. With support from the Doris & John Carpenter Scholarship, administered through UNCF, he has been able to stay focused on earning his degree and giving back to his campus community. Martinez has dedicated himself to serving others and mentoring fellow students. “The scholarship has…

Paine Athletics

Roar Report: 8/24/26

New Leadership. New Competition. One Lion Pride. A Message from Andrea M. Riley, M.Ed.Athletic Director, Paine College Dear Paine College Family, Alumni, Friends, and Supporters, There is an exciting energy building across Paine College Athletics, and our Lions are ready to compete! As we move into the 2026–2027 athletic year, I am excited about the opportunities…

SIM 8/24/26

SIM: Week Of 8/24/2026

STUDENT SUCCESS IN MOTION Leadership. Engagement. Opportunity. The Paine College Experience. Dear Paine College Family, As we continue building momentum for the 2026–2027 academic year, I am excited about the energy, leadership, and sense of purpose taking shape across our campus. Student Success is about more than what happens inside the classroom. It is about…

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