Daniel E. Atkins
Daniel E. Atkins, 1916-1917
Mr. Atkins, a native of Tennessee, served as Business Manager of the college during the administration of Dr. Hammond. Following Dr. Hammond’s resignation on June 4, 1915, Atkins was appointed Acting President and was formally named President the following year. At just 28 years old, he became the youngest president in the institution’s history. He resigned from the presidency in 1917.
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.