Miles 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.
| Latin: Sapientia et Pax et Amor Omnibus | |
Former name | Miles Memorial College (1898–1941) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Nickname | Golden Bears |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – SIAC |
| Mascot | The Golden Bear |
| Website | www |
Miles Memorial College Historic District | |
| Area | 76 acres (31 ha) |
| Built | 1907 |
| Architect | Tisdale, Stone & Patton; Gilreath Construction |
| Architectural style | Bungalow/Craftsman, Beaux Arts |
| NRHP reference No. | 93001031 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | January 3, 1994 |
| Designated ARLH | March 19, 1993 |
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