Miles College

Miles College
Former name
Miles Memorial College (1898–1941)
MottoSapientia et Pax et Amor Omnibus
Motto in English
Wisdom and Peace and Love for all.
TypePrivate historically black college
Established1898
Religious affiliation
CME Church
Academic affiliations
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
PresidentBobbie Knight
Administrative staff
135
Students1,500
Location
Fairfield
,
Alabama
,
U.S.

33°28′50″N 86°54′32″W / 33.48056°N 86.90889°W / 33.48056; -86.90889
Campus76 acres (310,000 m2)
Colors   Purple & gold
NicknameGolden Bears
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division II – SIAC
MascotThe Golden Bear
Websitemiles.edu
Miles Memorial College Historic District
Area76 acres (31 ha)
Built1907 (1907)
ArchitectTisdale, Stone & Patton; Gilreath Construction
Architectural styleBungalow/Craftsman, Beaux Arts
NRHP reference No.93001031
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJanuary 3, 1994
Designated ARLHMarch 19, 1993

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.

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