Self-care is a vital part of your personal well-being. But taking care of yourself while attending a college or university can be exceedingly difficult because of the pressure put on students. For one, we are often taught that our worth is associated with our academic performance and that our grades […]
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Discipline that took him far began in college
Greg Willis tells a story from his days at Saint Augustine’s University that tells you a lot about the person he is and the success he has achieved. It was two in the morning when the halls of the dormitory where he was living erupted in a ruckus as college […]
Dr. Christine McPhail is inaugurated
Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail was officially inaugurated as the 13th president of Saint Augustine’s University on Thursday, April 28, in a ceremony at the Raleigh Marriott City Center Hotel. The event opened with a procession of faculty and staff. At the event, a wide range of dignitaries took the stage […]
Overcoming all odds
A total of 110 seniors will graduate from Saint Augustine’s University on April 30. Everyone who gets a diploma has gained a significant achievement. However some faced obstacles that were so high that their success stands out. Here are the stories of some of those students. Love of learning tops […]
Falcons strive to soar higher for upcoming football season
RALEIGH, N.C. — Following a rough season for the Falcons football team in the fall 2021, with a finish of 1-7, the Falcons are hopeful about the upcoming season in fall of 2022. One of the teams’ captains, D’Ontre Gillard, a senior majoring in computer information systems, had a good […]
Out with the old and in with the new
RALEIGH, N.C. — Saint Augustine’s University continues to make improvements to its infrastructure to help better the college experience for students. One of the more recent projects is renovation of the MLK building, which houses the dining hall and provides for a wide variety of social needs for students, . […]
SAU criminal justice students will learn about cracking cold cases
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation’s (NCSBI) Cold Case Investigative Unit has established a partnership with the Department of Criminal Justice at Saint Augustine’s University. In a highly selective interview process, four criminal justice students were chosen to conduct a systematic review of a NCSBI cold […]
Shooting on campus causes concern, new safety measures
By Alysa Berry, Shappelle Marshall and Joi Davidson The shooting that took place on campus on Oct. 23 has made many students uneasy but has resulted in new safety measures across campus. The university’s administration announced the introduction of the Falcon Watch Program at a mass meeting held to address […]
SAU gains early lead before falling to Fayetteville State
RALEIGH, N.C. (Oct. 23) – The Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) football team keeps getting better each week. The youthful and talented Falcons took the fight to three-time CIAA Southern Division champion Fayetteville State, even leading twice against the Broncos. The Broncos eventually won 40-12 at the George Williams Athletic Complex Saturday but not before gaining respect for a […]
SAU class meets in the governor’s office
Two Saint Augustine’s University students experienced the unique opportunity to have class in Governor Roy Cooper’s office at the State Capitol last week. The class was part of COMM 313, Introduction to Public Relations class, taught by Zachary Wineburg. Wineburg is an adjunct professor in the Media Communications Department. The […]