Morgan Callaway, D.D.
Morgan Callaway, A.B., A.M., D.D., 1882-1884
During the summer of 1882, the Methodist Episcopal Church, South decided to establish a school for Black students in Augusta, Georgia. A Board of Trustees was appointed, and the Board elected Dr. Morgan Callaway as the institution’s first president.
Dr. Callaway, a Methodist minister, had previously served as president of three Georgia Methodist colleges. However, he had earned his reputation as a distinguished educator, often called the “star teacher,” at Emory College in Oxford, Georgia.
His dedication to the new school was evident in his farewell sermon, “Our Man Macedonia,” delivered at the old church in Oxford and later published in the Wesleyan Christian Advocate.
Despite this commitment, strong opposition to the establishment of the school created significant challenges. Facing mounting resistance, Dr. Callaway ultimately resigned on November 27, 1884.
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.