The Presidential Scholars Program is a vibrant community of high-achieving students at Saint Augustine’s University (SAU). With nearly thirty students in the program, students connect with faculty, participate in numerous activities, and obtain leadership and research opportunities on campus. The Presidential Scholars Program is a community of learners focused on leadership, academic excellence, and community service. Meet all six of the incoming Presidential Scholars who joined SAU this fall.

Students at Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) are taking their research to the next level thanks to a $147,216 planning grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The two-year grant from NSF’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program will support undergraduate research this semester by developing two technology centers on the university’s campus, the Virtual Reality STEM Learning Center (VRSLC) and the STEM Communication Resource Center (SCRC).

Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) students and faculty are now more equipped than ever to find solutions to real-world problems. The university completed almost $11 million in grant funding in fiscal year 2023, an 85 percent jump from the previous fiscal year, thanks to an increased focus on research.

The SAU Cycling team hosted a series of campus cyclocross races as part of the Berger Hardware Bikes Cross Central Series over the weekend. Over 100 riders competed in multiple heats and divisions on a muddy and rainy course that circumvented the north end of campus and the football stadium. Race distances and lengths varied from 30 minutes to 60 minutes. Racers faced various obstacles, including mud and gravel pits, steep climbs, hairpin turns, and drenching rains.

Saint Augustine’s University named 373 full-time students to its Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester.

One of The Triangle’s historically black colleges/universities (HBCUs) stood tall in a recent report featuring North Carolina’s 36 private universities. Saint Augustine’s University (SAU), a proud North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) member, achieved remarkable success in NCICU’s 2022-2023 Statistical Report. The report highlights SAU’s outstanding performance, placing it in the top three for maintaining enrollment from 2018 to 2022.

One of North Carolina’s Historically Black Colleges/Universities (HBCUs) celebrates another first during Black History Month. Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) proudly announces its groundbreaking achievement as the first HBCU to reach the semifinals of the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) Ethics Bowl.

Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) hosted a heartwarming display of unity and faith this week. Pastors, chaplains, and elders from the area assembled on the historic campus for a campus-wide prayer walk.

More support has resulted in another big win for one of North Carolina’s historically black colleges/universities (HBCUs). Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) has once again showcased its commitment to excellence and community support by securing a $60,000 Campus Improvement Grant after finishing fifth among universities with a student enrollment of 1,200 or less in Home Depot’s prestigious Retool Your School competition. This momentous achievement comes at a critical juncture for SAU, whose resilience amidst financial and accreditation challenges has captured the attention of national audiences.