SAU Releases Spring & Fall 2024 Semester Academic Honors
Saint Augustine’s University named 365 full-time students to its Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester and 85 full-time students to its Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester. 47 full-time students were named to the Provost’s List, and 31 students were named to the President’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List have earned […]
SAU Receives $132K from Alfred Street Baptist Church, Wiping Out Debt for Graduating Seniors
At a time when many small private colleges and historically black colleges/universities (HBCUs) are fighting for survival, one church’s act of kindness shines as an example of justice, hope, and the enduring importance of one of North Carolina’s HBCUs. Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) is thrilled to announce a generous gift of $132,469 from Alfred Street […]
SAU Remains Committed to Academic Excellence, Student Success, and Long-Term Sustainability
Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) remains steadfast in its mission to serve students and the Raleigh community following the decision by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Appeals Committee to affirm the December 2024 decision to remove the university from membership. SAU will now pursue a 90-day arbitration process to ensure […]
SAU STEM Scholar Attends Chemistry Event at UNC-Chapel Hill
SAU Engineering Mathematics Major – Tyler Miller attended the Clayton Evans Memorial Lecture and Outreach Program hosted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Department of Chemistry on Thursday – February 13, 2025. Black History in STEM: Dr. Clayton Evans joined UNC – Chapel Hill as an Assistant Professor in 1974, becoming […]
SAU Launches its Falcon Flight to Teaching Teacher Residency Program
Downed power lines from a heavy rainstorm, Internet loss, and an imminent snowstorm couldn’t stop us from launching our Falcon Flight to Teaching Teacher Residency program today. We held our first meeting together despite it all. Pictured in the gallery are Ms. Melody Moore, Master Teacher at Partnership Magnet Elementary School and Falcon Flight to Teaching […]
SAU’s academic programs recognized by national research company
Recent rankings from Research.com show that Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) continues to deliver a high-quality academic program. The rankings show that SAU ranks second for Best Value Colleges in Raleigh and second for Most Popular Colleges in Raleigh for 2024-2025. With tuition and fees of $16,896 (at the time of the survey), SAU was ranked […]
Black Enterprise: 50 Plus 1 Sports Will Invest $70M To Save SAU
SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT SAU Timeline of Events The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) removed the HBCU’s membership following significant financial issues, including a $32 million debt and an IRS battle. (Mitti Hicks/BLACK ENTERPRISE) ––It’s been a challenging few years for one of North Carolina’s oldest HBCUs. In December 2022, Saint […]
SAU Timeline of Events: Setting the Record Straight
In recent months, a narrative has emerged from certain factions within the Raleigh local business community and the Save SAU Coalition, portraying the Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) Board of Trustees as unfit to guide the university during this critical juncture. This depiction is rooted in hypocrisy and smear tactics, which aim to undermine the Board’s […]
As SAU celebrates MLK Day, we can be proud of the connection of one of our own
In the 1960s, students, faculty and staff at Saint Augustine’s College (as it was then called) were passionate and active supporters of Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. so it was perhaps inevitable that the great civil rights leader would have some sort of connection to Saint Augustine’s. While no historical record can be found […]
SAU Urges NC State Government to Expedite Approval of 50 Plus 1 Sports Deal to Secure Financial Sustainability
In a pivotal moment for Saint Augustine’s University (SAU), the institution emphasizes the urgency of obtaining the North Carolina Attorney General’s approval for the $70 million 50 Plus 1 Sports deal within the next 9 days. This crucial step is vital for securing the necessary funding to demonstrate financial stability as SAU prepares to appeal […]
