William K. Payne
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William K. Payne | |
|---|---|
 Payne pictured in The Tiger 1953, Savannah yearbook | |
| President of Georgia State College Savannah State College | |
| In office 1949–1963 | |
| Preceded by | James A. Colston |
| Succeeded by | Howard Jordan Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 23, 1903 |
| Died | July 26, 1963 (aged 59) |
| Profession | educator |
William Kenneth Payne (August 23, 1903 – July 26, 1963)[1] served as president of Georgia State College from 1949 until his death in 1963.[2]
Education
William Kenneth Payne graduated Morehouse College in 1923.
Early career
Payne, who was the dean of Georgia State College, became acting president when James A. Colston resigned in 1949.[2]
President
Payne became president of Georgia State College in 1950. The first modern era building program was started during Payne’s tenure as President. Current campus buildings including Richard R. Wright Hall, Colston Hall, Wiley Gymnasium, and B. F. Hubert Technical Sciences Center were constructed during this period.[2] Additionally, it was during his term that the institution’s name was changed to Savannah State College (September 1950).[2]
President Payne died in August 1963 while in office.[2]