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 […]
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 […]
