March 14, 2024

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 […]
March 14, 2024

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 […]
March 13, 2024

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, […]
March 12, 2024

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 […]
March 5, 2024

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 […]
February 27, 2024

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 […]
February 23, 2024

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 […]
February 23, 2024

SAU Receives $3,100 Donation from CAECA to Support Faculty & Staff


Local community members are rallying behind one of its historically black colleges/universities (HBCUs). Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) received a $3,100 donation from the Chinese American Economic & Culture Association (CAECA) to support its faculty and staff. “We appreciate the Chinese American Economic & Cultural Association’s generous contribution towards assisting our faculty and staff during this […]
February 16, 2024

SAU Hosts AFSP Panel & Faculty/Staff Training as Black History Month Mental Health Event


One of The Triangle’s historically black colleges/universities (HBCUs) is taking an essential step in addressing its campus’ and surrounding communities’ needs. Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) are joining forces to host a special event in honor of Black History Month, focusing on mental health awareness and suicide prevention […]
February 13, 2024

SAU Makes History as the First HBCU to Reach the Semifinals of the NCICU Ethics Bowl


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. “This achievement is a testament to our students’ unwavering dedication and intellectual […]