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 […]
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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 […]
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 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 […]
State Fair is back and our critics say it’s worth going
The North Carolina State Fair is back. An annual event that has been held in Raleigh since 1853 by the State Agricultural Society, the event was cancelled last year due to the pandemic. However it is back with numerous rides, games, vendors and restaurants. The Falcon Forum sent two staffers […]
Homecoming finally gets back to reality
After a year of virtual homecoming events, Saint Augustine’s University finally transitioned back to a traditional homecoming in 2021. Last year, all events were held online and some students felt that they were not exactly getting their Homecoming experience. The university is still undergoing COVID-19 precautions and a mask mandate […]
How Homecoming came together: Q&A with Jalen Baker
Jalen Baker, the Director of Student Activities & Greek Life for Saint Augustine’s University, was chiefly responsible for planning Homecoming. Joi Davidson of The Falcon Forum staff sat down with Mr. Baker to find out more about that process. Q: How much time did you have to prepare for the […]