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 […]
Alumni Spotlight: Jakeina Sutton
Jakeina Sutton is in some ways a typical Saint Augustine’s University alumni. She graduated in 2015 with a degree in communication and she is slowly finding her footing in her field. She earned a Master’s in Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2024 and is now participating in a program […]
SAU Honors Alumna Millie Dunn Veasey with Post Office Naming
Saint Augustine’s University proudly honors the remarkable legacy of our esteemed alumna, the late Millie Dunn Veasey, class of 1953, with the recent renaming of the post office located at 2777 Brentwood Road to the “Millie Dunn Veasey Post Office.” This recognition is a testament to her extraordinary contributions as a pioneering African American Women’s […]
Sophomore accepted into prestigious Stanford program
Karly Heavens Gerome, a Saint Augustine’s University sophomore from Haiti majoring in engineering mathematics, has been accepted into a prestigious engineering program at Stanford University. Gerome learned earlier this month that he was accepted into the Stanford Engineering Research Introductions Program (SERIS), which takes place Jan.23-25 at the California institution. Stanford’s selection committee told Gerome […]
SAU & 50 Plus 1 Sports to Engage Community in Discussing Game-Changing Partnership
Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) is opening its doors to the Greater Triangle community to discuss plans for the future since announcing its transformative partnership with 50 Plus 1 Sports. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the 157-year-old historically black college/university (HBCU) ’s journey toward financial stability, community engagement, and sustainability. This collaboration will provide […]
SAU holds December commencement
Twenty-four bachelor’s degrees and two master’s degrees were conferred by Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) in a small-but-spirited commencement on Friday. The ceremony, held at Wake Chapel in Raleigh, was attended by parents, family members and friends from near and far – some from overseas. The small number of graduates was due to the fact that […]
SAU to Appeal Accreditation Decision and Reinforce Commitment to Excellence
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Board voted to remove Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) from membership following the annual meeting in Austin, Texas. However, SACSCOC found that SAU resolved all issues except those related to finances. SACSCOC’s policies will allow Saint Augustine’s University to submit additional financial information to an […]
Scholarships awarded to Saint Augustine’s University Students
Raleigh, N.C. – Saint Augustine’s University is extremely grateful for scholarships from the North Carolina Black Caucus Foundation that were awarded to nine Saint Augustine’s University students. The scholarships were made possible by a $25,000 donation to Saint Augustine’s from the foundation. The students. who received scholarships of $2,777 each, are as follows: * Lashae Johnson * […]
SAU Holds its First-Ever December Commencement
In its continuing efforts to celebrate and honor the success of its students, Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) will hold its first-ever December commencement. The ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Dec. 13 at Wake Chapel Church, 3805 Tarheel Club Road, Raleigh. The commencement speaker will be Retha Bogier, the founder and Chief Executive […]
