Centennial Notes

Year: 1919
G.F. Taylor founded Franklin Springs Institute
(name changed to Emmanuel College in 1933)

Emmanuel College opened in 1919 as the Franklin Springs Institute with G.F. Taylor, principal, launching the High School Academy with "higher-level Bible courses" for ministerial students. Under the leadership of T.L. Aaron, the institute was rebuilt after having been closed for two years. The Junior College and Academy--which would adopt the name Emmanuel in 1939--saw new faculty, new campus, new buildings, and new college curriculum. President Drum's tenure (1951-1969) saw the accreditation of the Junior College by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges in 1967 which accounted for the phasing out of the high school.

The four year program was fully accredited in 1991 under the leadership of current President Dr. David Hopkins.