Local Churches Rally Together to Provide Meals for SAU Students
In a heartwarming display of community support, nearly 20 churches have united to ensure that Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) students do not go hungry amidst challenging circumstances. “I want to thank our growing list of pastors and churches who have come forward to help us during this critical time,” said SAU Interim President Dr. Marcus […]
SAU Students Soar Above Challenges at 2024 Honors Convocation
Amidst a flurry of negative and sometimes misleading narratives, one of North Carolina’s historically black colleges/universities (HBCUs) tells its own story of resilience. Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) soared above the challenges at its 2024 Honors Convocation, themed “Soaring Above the Storm.” The event captivated audiences with a message of resilience and academic excellence. “Over 50% […]
SAU Visual Art Majors Assist with Public Art Installation
Bronte Weatherford and Nahala Moore, Juniors in the SAU’s Visual Arts Program, enjoyed the sunshine as they assisted renown artist DeWitt Godfrey install his artwork in Dorothea Dix Park. From the laying of the foundation to the placing of the final cylinder, the students learned loads about the process of installing a major piece of […]
SAU Alumnae Make History as 2 of the 3 Black Women Elected Mayor in NC
Women’s History Month holds a special meaning for one of North Carolina’s historically black colleges/universities (HBCUs). In a groundbreaking moment for North Carolina, two distinguished alumnae from Saint Augustine’s University (SAU), Barbara Middleton Foushee from the class of 1986 and Melissa Elliott from the class of 2011, have etched their names in history as two […]
New HBCU Cycling Initiative, Cyclone Racing League Launches
March 6, 2024 – Raleigh, NC & Washington, DC: Technology firms eHome America (Washington, DC) and RevoRace.com (Raleigh, NC) have announced that they have partnered to sponsor a new historically black college or university (HBCU) cycling league. The Cyclone Racing League (CRL) will launch in the Spring of 2024 and will initially focus on virtual […]
SAU Students Excel at 2024 NC TRIO Student Initiatives Conference
Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) is thrilled to celebrate the exceptional accomplishments of its students who participated in the 2024 NC TRIO Student Initiatives Conference hosted by The North Carolina Council of Educational Opportunity. The conference at NC State University provided a platform for students to engage in academic activities and competitions, fostering leadership, scholarly achievement, […]
SAU Students Shine at TMCF’s DevCon 2024 Professional Development Conference
Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) is proud to celebrate the exceptional achievements of its students who participated in the DevCon 2024 professional development conference, sponsored by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF). The conference, held from March 6-10 in Baltimore, Maryland, provided unparalleled professional development, leadership, and networking opportunities. “The achievements of our students at […]
Gwinnett College Students Provide Free Massages to SAU Community
As Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) continues to persevere through its challenges, the Gwinnett Colleges & Institute (Gwinnett College) students from the Raleigh campus arrived at SAU with a heartwarming mission. In preparation for midterms and with a heart for wellness, these compassionate students offered free massages to the SAU faculty, staff, and students. “Amidst our […]
SAU Continues Its Fight to Preserve Accreditation
On Tuesday, February 20, Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) appeared before the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Appeals Committee. The case placed before them was to consider a reversal of the decision to remove Saint Augustine’s University from SACSCOC membership on December 3, 2023. During the appeal, Saint Augustine’s University argued […]
SAU Receives Food Donation from Food Lion Feeds for its Food Pantry
Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) received a generous food donation from Food Lion Feeds, the hunger-relief platform of Food Lion, a leading omnichannel grocery retailer. Working to alleviate food insecurity, Food Lion Feeds’ donation supports the university’s student food pantry to ensure students have access to nutritious food, allowing them to focus on learning and setting […]
