Event Details
Paine College proudly announces a week-long celebration to mark the investiture of Dr. Lester A. McCorn as the 18th President of the College. Taking place the week of September 18, 2025, the celebration will include a series of events honoring the Paine College community, alumni, friends, students, faculty, and supporters.
Highlights of Investiture Week Include:
The community, trustees, alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends of the College are invited to participate in this historic occasion. Additional event details and registration information will be available soon.
For inquiries regarding the Inauguration Gala and sponsorship opportunities, contact Michael Meyers at 706.251.4755 or via email at mmeyers@paine.edu.. For inquiries regarding Hattitude: Women of Impact, please contact Helene Carter at 803.664.0080, 706.821.8323, or via email at hcarter@paine.edu.
Let’s come together to honor leadership, tradition, and the bright future of Paine College under the guidance of President McCorn.
#PrepforTransformation
HELENE CARTER
VP of Institutional Advancement
TRACS Liaison
Paine College
1235 Fifteenth Street
Augusta, Georgia 30901
Office: 706.821.8323
Mobile: 803.664.0080
#RestoreTheRoar, #GrowingPaine
Event Participation Information
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Mon. Sept 15 – Jim Dent Memorial Golf ClassicTues. Sept 16 – President’s Inaugural Community Toast (Free & Open to the Public)Wed. Sept 17 – President’s Inaugural Lecture Series featuring Dr. Hakim Lucas, President of Virginia Union University (Free & Open to the Public)Wed. Sept 17 – Community Ecumenical Worship Service, Gilbert Lambuth Memorial Chapel (Free & Open to the Public)Thurs. Sept 18 - The installation of President McCorn. Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial ChapelThurs. Sept 18 – Investiture Service Reception (Free)Thurs. Sept 18 – Inauguration Scholarship Gala (Columbia County Exhibition Center): $150 per ticketSat. Sept 20 – Campus Festival hosted by Paine StudentsThe community, trustees, alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends of the College are invited to participate in this historic occasion. Additional event details and registration information will be available soon. For inquiries regarding the Inauguration Gala and sponsorship opportunities, contact Michael Meyers at 706.251.4755 or via email at mmeyers@paine.edu.. For inquiries regarding Hattitude: Women of Impact, please contact Helene Carter at 803.664.0080, 706.821.8323, or via email at hcarter@paine.edu. Let’s come together to honor leadership, tradition, and the bright future of Paine College under the guidance of President McCorn. #PrepforTransformation HELENE CARTERVP of Institutional AdvancementTRACS LiaisonPaine College1235 Fifteenth StreetAugusta, Georgia 30901Email: Hcarter@paine.eduOffice: 706.821.8323Mobile: 803.664.0080www.paine.edu#RestoreTheRoar, #GrowingPaine&source=https://dmluoj0wft2i7.cloudfront.net/thumbnails/media_slide_16x9/cdn/images/686bd95bc8b4e.JPG "LinkedIn")
Mon. Sept 15 – Jim Dent Memorial Golf ClassicTues. Sept 16 – President’s Inaugural Community Toast (Free & Open to the Public)Wed. Sept 17 – President’s Inaugural Lecture Series featuring Dr. Hakim Lucas, President of Virginia Union University (Free & Open to the Public)Wed. Sept 17 – Community Ecumenical Worship Service, Gilbert Lambuth Memorial Chapel (Free & Open to the Public)Thurs. Sept 18 - The installation of President McCorn. Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial ChapelThurs. Sept 18 – Investiture Service Reception (Free)Thurs. Sept 18 – Inauguration Scholarship Gala (Columbia County Exhibition Center): $150 per ticketSat. Sept 20 – Campus Festival hosted by Paine StudentsThe community, trustees, alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends of the College are invited to participate in this historic occasion. Additional event details and registration information will be available soon. For inquiries regarding the Inauguration Gala and sponsorship opportunities, contact Michael Meyers at 706.251.4755 or via email at mmeyers@paine.edu.. For inquiries regarding Hattitude: Women of Impact, please contact Helene Carter at 803.664.0080, 706.821.8323, or via email at hcarter@paine.edu. Let’s come together to honor leadership, tradition, and the bright future of Paine College under the guidance of President McCorn. #PrepforTransformation HELENE CARTERVP of Institutional AdvancementTRACS LiaisonPaine College1235 Fifteenth StreetAugusta, Georgia 30901Email: Hcarter@paine.eduOffice: 706.821.8323Mobile: 803.664.0080www.paine.edu#RestoreTheRoar, #GrowingPaine "Facebook")