Tag: Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools

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Morris Brown College Receives Accreditation Candidacy

In 2002, financial mismanagement and debt led to the rescinding of Morris Brown College’s accreditation. Now, almost 20 years later, the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) granted the historically Black college accreditation candidacy.  Morris Brown can now apply for Title IV funding and financial aid programs through the United States Department of […]

April 13, 2021

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Morris Brown College Accreditation Application Approved

Morris Brown College’s accreditation application with the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) has been approved, according to college officials. The next step toward full accreditation is for TRACS representatives to visit campus in January 2021 for a final evaluation before candidacy consideration in April 2021. “The institution now has national visibility and […]

November 11, 2020

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African Methodist Episcopal Church Forgives Morris Brown College’s $4M Debt

Over $4 million in debt owed by Morris Brown College was forgiven by the Executive Committee of the General Board of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. However, Morris Brown College agreed to create a $1.5 million scholarship for AME members. Morris Brown College lost its accreditation in 2002 but has continued […]

January 8, 2020

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Board of Trustees Appoints New Paine College President

Dr. Cheryl Evans Jones has been appointed president of Paine College. Jones previously served as provost and vice president of academic affairs of the historically Black Methodist liberal arts college in Augusta, Georgia. In July, she became the active president after Dr. Jerry L. Hardee retired. Jones is credited with helping the university’s accreditation initiatives. […]

October 21, 2019