Paine Names Greg Ruffin Head Football Coach
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Thursday
March 2013
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Georgia, Paine College, Sports
Friday
March 2013
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Breaking News, Crime, Georgia, Paine College, Students
Jarius Rayshawn Dantzler has been arrested in connection with the alleged rape of a Paine College student on March 7. The 18-year-old Dantzler is face multiple charges, including rape and armed robbery, and obstruction of a law enforcement officer.
In a statement, Paine officials say they are pleased with the work of the Richmond County Sherriff’s Department in making an arrest just over 24 hours after the alleged crime.
“Richmond County has done a phenomenal job”, stated Brandon Brown, Vice-President of Institutional Advancement. “We are pleased that the campus’ 24-hour video surveillance system was able to assist in this investigation. We are also thankful to have Chief Joseph Nelson’s leadership to take us through this investigative process. Chief Nelson and College officials met with students to discuss campus safety measures and the new Chief’s vision for Paine College Campus Safety last evening. The campus also had prayer for the victim and the family. We hope that the public will be mindful and respectful of the victim’s privacy”, said Brown.
Thursday
March 2013
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Breaking News, Crime, Georgia, Paine College
Students at Paine College this morning are questioning campus security measures after a female student reported being raped in a campus dormitory bathroom earlier this morning. From WJBF in Augusta:
Thursday morning around 1:30 a.m., deputies responded to Paine College in reference to a Sexual Assault. Upon arrival, deputies they learned that a female student living in Graham Hall Dormitory was raped in the first floor bathroom of the dorm, by an unknown black male.
The suspect is described as a black male with a dark complexion, bad acne, 5-8″-5’9″ tall, weighing 150-160 pounds, 18-20 years old. He was described as wearing a purple hooded sweatshirt and dark colored pants.
Earlier in the hour, Paine officials released a statement on the alleged incident.
It is regrettable that an alleged rape incident took place on the campus of Paine College on March 7, 2013. Upon notification of the incident, Paine College officials in conjunction with local law enforcement agents immediately took action to investigate the occurrence.
The College has security measures in place to protect students and the College is continuing to work with law enforcement to bring the alleged rapist to justice.
Richmond County Sheriff office is taking the lead in the investigation and more information will be forthcoming as it becomes available.
Some students took to Twitter to express concern for the alleged victim and the campus’ ability to prevent similar problems.
I don’t see how Paine keeps having these assaults& not getting better security. How many things have to happen before it changes
— Queen (@kinginpr) March 7, 2013
@kinginpr that is sad, disturbing, and disgusting. I PRAY they find who did it. Smh probably was a local, they just let any1 on campus!
— Shaniece Rose (@Breath_Fashion) March 7, 2013
Tuesday
January 2013
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Georgia, Paine College, Sports
Courtesy: Paine Sports Information
Augusta, GA- Paine College Lion, Senior Mario Jordan, has joined the 1000 points club. Jordan scored his 1000th collegiate career point, Monday, January 14, 2013 in Frankfort, Kentucky as the Lions faced Kentucky State University.
Mario scored 11 points, Jan. 12 against Lane College, to put him just nine points away. The countdown to 1000 began at 9:11 when Mario hit a 3-pointer, his only basket in the first half. Out of the break, and unbeknownst to Jordan, he was just six points away from recording a milestone. A 3-pointer cut Kentucky State’s lead to one (54-53) with 8:47 remaining, and the milestone was set in stone at 8:14, connecting on a third 3-pointer to give the Lions a two point (56-54) lead over the Thorobreds.
Wednesday
January 2013
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Georgia, Paine College
Paine College today announced that the college has been added to the National Registry of Historic Places as a historic district. School officials said in a release that the designation required most of its campus facilities to meet registry guidelines.
President Bradley stated, “This is a major milestone in the College’s 131 years of existence and we look forward to making additional milestones and accomplishments in the legacy of Paine College.”
Paine’s Candler Memorial Library, Mary Helm Hall, Epworth Residential Hall and Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel are among campus facilities already designated as historical markers.
Wednesday
November 2012
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Friday
November 2012
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Dr. C.R. Nair will speak in regards to the theme of the conference “Discovering the Abilities of Microoganisms in Bioproduction and Bioremediation for a Safer Environment.” The topic of his keynote address at Opening Day, is “Algae Based Biofuel: A Myth or a Reality.” The esteemed Professor will also lead a presentation on his research on microbial bioremediation of hexavalent chromium.
Friday
October 2012
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“The wheels are in motion to have a full football program by 2014,” said Tim Duncan, Athletics Director during his address to faculty, staff, students and alumni who attended the morning press conference held on the front lawn of Haygood-Holsey Hall, Friday, October 26th. He went on to say that as early as 2013, the College had plans to recruit a Coach to lead the program and expected to acquire student athletes to participate in Club Ball during the fall 2013 semester.
Thursday
October 2012
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An alumnus and former Paine College administrator has confirmed to the Augusta Chronicle that the college will tomorrow announce the return of its football program. The Lions last competed in the SIAC in football in 1962.
Roscoe Williams, a Paine alumnus and former assistant to the president, said the announcement would be about restarting a football team. He said the last year of the program was 1962.
“There’s nothing like having a football program,” Williams said. “My guess is it is to regenerate some school spirit.”
The announcement comes just months after Paine was placed on accreditation warning by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges for financial mismanagement.
Wednesday
October 2012
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Paine College basketball player Toby Veal has been expelled from the university after brandishing a firearm. Veal, a transfer forward from Virginia Commonwealth University, had not appeared in a game for Paine, but was scheduled for eligibility this year. From the Augusta Chronicle:
Friday
September 2012
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Friday
August 2012
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Undergraduate biology students at Paine College are working with the Department of Energy to remove harmful elements from the environment, thanks to a grant from the federal agency’s Office of Environmental Management.
More than 40 students have received training and on analysis software and research standards to remove bad material from sand and soil. The project will assist the DOE in removing materials from the environment created over years of nuclear development.
Saturday
June 2012
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The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools this week gave Paine College an accreditation warning and one year to correct multiple compliance issues related to finance and leadership stability. The warning comes one year after reaffirming the school’s accreditation for a ten-year period, and months after an independent audit revealed significant problems with the school’s financial aid programs.
Monday
April 2012
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Alabama, Headlines, Paine College, Sports, Stillman College
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Courtesy: Stilman Sports Information
Stillman College captured the 2012 SIAC baseball championship last weekend in Alabama, securing their fifth conference title in six years with a 7-2 win over Paine College.
Paine scored the game’s first run in the top of the first inning on passed ball that allowed Darryl Wilson to score from third. Stillman would answer in the bottom of the second when Kameron McCreless hit a two-run double to left centerfield after back-to-back errors put Landon Wilson and Trent Posey on base while two passed balls put both in scoring position.
The Lions would score their final run in the top of the fourth on an RBI single from Darren Stokes to tie the game at 2. But Stillman would answer with two runs in the bottom of the fourth, including an RBI single from Seth Booth.
A pair of errors by Paine in the bottom of the sixth inning helped lead to two runs for Stillman, who also got an RBI single from Jarius Brown to make the score 6-2. (Onnidan.com)[/mpoverlay]
Monday
April 2012
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Finance, Georgia, Headlines, Paine College
[mpoverlay]WJBF today reports that Paine College has lost its eligibility to disburse the Federal Perkins Loan to students after several mishaps with financial aid payouts and discrepancies with reporting withdrawals from the college in 2010.
The Perkins loan is given to students from low-income households to supplement college costs, with a yearly maximum of $5,500 dollars for undergraduates and $8,000 for graduates.
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Saturday
March 2012
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Georgia, Headlines, Leadership, Paine College
Paine College President George Bradley recently talked with local media about students protesting financial aid refund checks bouncing, mold in campus housing and the feasibility of bringing football to the school.
