Edward Waters College

Founded in 1866, Edward Waters College is Florida's oldest independent institution of higher learning, as well as the state's first institution established for the education of African Americans. The college strives to prepare students holistically to advance in a global society through the provision of intellectually stimulating programs and an enviroment which emphasizes high moral and spiritual values in keeping with the African Methodist Episcopla Church. Edward Waters College seeks to develop excellence in scholarship, research, and service for the betterment of humanity.