SACS recommended that the college lose its regional accreditation. The college unsuccessfully appealed to the accreditor and federal courts. The college subsequently applied for and was granted candidate status with the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) in 2018. Notable alumni This is a list of notable alumni of Paine Institute and/or Paine College. See also List of historically black colleges and universities References External links Official athletics website Educational institutions established in 1882 Buildings and structures in Augusta, Georgia Education in Augusta, Georgia 1882 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state) Private universities and colleges in Georgia (U.S. state) Historically black universities and colleges in the United States