October 2, 2024

SAU is Already Benefitting from Participation in NCICU Direct Admission Program


A recently launched program allowing eligible high school seniors in North Carolina to apply to in-state private colleges and universities more easily is already paying dividends for Saint Augustine’s University (SAU). As of the beginning of October, SAU has 109 students who have chosen to confirm their conditional acceptance to the university as a result […]
September 28, 2024

SAU Climbs in US News & World Report HBCU rankings


In more good news that continues Saint Augustine’s University’s climb back from recent troubles, the university placed 65th among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings for 2025, four spots above last year’s No. 69 ranking. Among Regional Colleges in the South, Saint Augustine’s tied for […]
September 24, 2024

Falcons Soar in Local Event


The Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) Falcons alumni base consists of about 11,000 alums worldwide and regularly win honors and accolades. An example was the 89th annual Founders’ Day Banquet of the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People, held Aug. 17 in Durham, NC. More than 600 attended the prestigious event at the Sheraton […]
September 24, 2024

SAU Students Are Not on Their Own When it Comes to Seeking Internships and Jobs


Kristoff Ayala-Strachan, a senior at Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) majoring in political science, learned last spring about a summer internship opportunity with the City of Raleigh through an email from the Professional Development and Career Services Center (PDCSC). He quickly applied. Later, he went to a Career Fair sponsored by the PDCSC and noticed recruiters […]
September 20, 2024

SAU Community Gathers for Fall Convocation


RALEIGH, N.C. (Sept. 20) – In a tradition-bound ceremony, Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) this morning held its Fall Convocation, officially launching the 2024-25 academic year and welcoming the Class of 2028. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and community representatives gathered in Saint Augustine’s Chapel to hear encouraging words, scripture and song, and to participate in rituals […]
September 11, 2024

MyWhoosh & RevoRace Announce Partnership to Support the CRL, SAU Cycling Team to Participate


Sept. 11, 2024 – Raleigh, NC:  Event management system developer RevoRace (www.revorace.com) and virtual cycling platform provider MyWhoosh (www.mywhoosh.com) have joined forces to support the Cyclone Racing League (CRL) Fall 2024 season.  The SAU cycling team will be among the inaugural teams in the league. The CRL (www.cycloneracingleague.org) is a new bike racing league that […]
Four students walking down the outdoor steps with Auggie the mascot September 6, 2024

Many Services are Available for SAU Students


Division of Academic Affairs and Student Experience Directory NOTE: Library Services, Academic support, and tutoring will be available virtually. You can request them by contacting Mr. James Carr at jcarr@st-aug.edu. Students needing assistance with technology while learning remotely should submit tickets for Brightspace or IT support at support@st-aug.edu. To submit a Maintenance Request, click here. Department […]
September 3, 2024

Campus is Ready: Thanks to Major Volunteer Efforts from the Entire SAU Community


Thanks to the generous efforts of the SAU community – including faculty, staff, students, and alumni – the Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) campus is ready for classes to start today. Students began moving into dorms on Tuesday, Aug. 27. Preparations got a big boost this summer, especially on Aug. 10 when volunteers gathered for a […]
August 30, 2024

Welcome Week Awaits at SAU


A fun and informative line-up of activities is set for new and returning students at Saint Augustine’s University. Next week (Sept. 3-8) is Welcome Week – a week designed to kick off and set the tone for the Fall 2024 semester, according to Dr. Cindy Love, Associate Vice President of Professional Studies & Enterprise Services.  […]
Three students in the student center looking at a laptop. August 28, 2024

SAU Switches to New Online Learning Tool


Brightspace, a more modern system, is replacing Blackboard In an effort to improve the learning experience, Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) has switched to Brightspace as its Learning Management System (LMS) for academic courses. From the educational technology company Desire2Learn, Brightspace is an online tool that allows students to view details on assignments, submit their work, […]