Miles College
Historically black college in Fairfield, Alabama, US / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Miles Community College.
Miles College is a private historically black college in Fairfield, Alabama. Founded in 1898, it is associated with the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church (CME Church) and a member of the United Negro College Fund.
Quick Facts Former name, Motto ...
Latin: Sapientia et Pax et Amor Omnibus | |
Former name | Miles Memorial College (1898–1941) |
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Motto | "Wisdom and Peace and Love for all." |
Type | Private historically black college |
Established | 1898 |
Religious affiliation | CME Church |
Academic affiliations | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference[1] |
President | Bobbie Knight |
Administrative staff | 135 |
Students | 1,500 |
Location | , , U.S. 33°28′50″N 86°54′32″W |
Campus | 76 acres (310,000 m2) |
Colors | Purple & gold[1] |
Nickname | Golden Bears[1] |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – SIAC[1] |
Mascot | The Golden Bear |
Website | www |
Miles Memorial College Historic District | |
Area | 76 acres (31 ha) |
Built | 1907 (1907) |
Architect | Tisdale, Stone & Patton; Gilreath Construction |
Architectural style | Bungalow/Craftsman, Beaux Arts |
NRHP reference No. | 93001031[2] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | January 3, 1994 |
Designated ARLH | March 19, 1993[3] |
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