The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is steeped in proud African American traditions dating back over a century. As the famed CIAA Basketball Tournament returns to Baltimore, Maryland from Feb. 26th through March 3rd, so too does its time-honored royalty contest: Mr. and Miss CIAA. Since its inception in 1987, […]
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New rapid bus system planned for New Bern Avenue
Saint Augustine’s University students will benefit from the area’s first Bus Rapid Transit Line. The Research Triangle Regional Public Transportation Authority, which has served as reliable public transportation throughout Wake, Durham and Orange counties since 1989, announced recently that the new bus line will run down New Bern Avenue, about […]
Nationwide event makes a stop at Saint Augustine’s University
On Thursday, Feb. 22, Saint Augustine’s University held a “Fireside Chat,” an event designed to boost student interest in advertising, marketing and communications. The event was sponsored by the LAGRANT Foundation, a Los Angeles-based group that aims to attract more minorities to those fields. The event featured Miles Beasley, a […]
Falcons optimistic about CIAA Tournament in 2024
The Saint Augustine’s University men’s basketball team has not won the CIAA championship since 2010 but they have taken a step forward under head coach Chucky Brown and their chances are better than they have been in years. The Falcons, lead by led by Nemo Johnson, who was a preseason […]
In this season, there’s lots to be thankful about
Gratitude is a transformative power that has worked its way through every chapter of my life, illuminating even the hardest moments with its bright light. As I reflect upon the blessings that have distinguished my journey, I’m extremely overwhelmed with heartfelt sense of appreciation. The comfort of family bonds, the […]
Alumna Spotlight: Communications major was drawn to politics
Johna Mitchell studied mass communication, concentrating in broadcast journalism, when she was a student at Saint Augustine’s University. When she graduated in 2015, she dreamed of being on the Food Network. But she found her calling in a field she didn’t expect – politics. ¨I was always at protests and […]
Faculty Spotlight: Teaching practical skills to students is her passion
Prof. Valerie Evans stumbled into teaching after tutoring a high school student in math. “Being able to change someone’s life like that gave me the education bug that I did not anticipate having,” she explained. Dr. Evans is an assistant professor of computer information systems as well as director of […]
What are you doing during the holiday break?
Saint Augustine’s has a longer holiday break than many other universities — it starts Nov. 22 and classes resume Jan. 10. We wondered how SAU students were using all that time. So the Falcon Forum asked a random sample of people: What are you doing on your holiday break? “I […]
Lady Falcons: Don’t underestimate us this season
The Saint Augustine’s University women’s basketball team saw a seven-game improvement in last year’s season under head coach Ebony Tanner. This season, they look to not only improve on that but to win the title. The Lady Falcons are led by Lauren Banks, who has been chosen as a preseason […]
Men’s basketball coach: We’re a different team
As a new season begins, the Saint Augustine’s Falcons are determined to prove their preseason rankings wrong – they were chosen to finish last in the CIAA conference. The Falcons are led by head coach Chucky Brown, who is in his second year as the head coach and believes that […]