Devante Lane comes from a small town called Ahoskie in a rural area of Northeastern North Carolina. “It has a small population with a tight-knit community where everybody knows everybody,” he said. So, when it came time to choose a college, a community feeling was important to Lane – and […]
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As economy grows global, studying abroad pushed
According to experts, some of the best education experiences a student can get while in college occur outside the classroom – far outside the classroom. Spending some time studying abroad can be a very valuable experience, they say. In fact, a recent article in Language Magazine concluded that studying abroad, […]
He’s a big man on campus, on and off the field
By Sterling Raynor On the football field, Jaron Rice’s size – 6’5” and 345 pounds – is an important part of why he is successful. Off the field, however, his personality is his chief weapon. In addition to being a starting offensive lineman for the Falcons, Rice is a DJ […]
SAU Students walk to the Polls
After a long road of campaigns and advertisement from both parties, it was decision time for many Saint Augustine’s University students. On Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, beginning at 11 AM, many students, faculty and staff walked to the polls to cast their vote as part of Saint Augustine’s University’s Match to […]
Homecoming Recap!!!
The theme of this 2016 Homecoming was the “Blue and White Experience” – hashtag BWE. The week always has something a little different and, in 2016, it was a comedy show, which took place Saturday Oct. 15, 2015 as part of “pre-BWE” activities. The show featured comedians A Train and […]
He came a long way to SAU but feels right at home
Andreas Castro is a junior from Colombia – no, not Columbia, South Carolina. Castro travelled a bit farther than to come to Saint Augustine’s University. He is from Colombia, the country in South America. The systems engineering major is one of a small number of students from overseas that the […]
Her experience at SAU prepared her for job
Adrienne Stone’s education at Saint Augustine’s University was not easy. In addition to all of the work every student had to contend with, Ms. Stone was a student athlete – she was a member of the Falcons’ track team. In addition to that, she had her first child while still […]
Forum will explore media bias
The Media and Communications Department of Saint Augustine’s University will hold a forum entitled, “Media bias: How bad is it?” on Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Prezell R. Robinson Library. It is free and open to all students, faculty and staff and alumni. The forum […]
It’s time to get your flu shot
It may still be warm outside, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to be prepared for the flu season. The Gordon Health Center is hosting its annual Flu Shot Clinic on the following dates: Friday, October 21 from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. and Monday, October 24 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Students, faculty and […]
PR firm seeks fellowship applicants
FleishmanHillard, a global Communications firm that has been recognized as one of top leaders in its industry, will be accepting applications for its 2016 Alfred Fleishman Diversity Fellowship from November 1, 2016 through March 1, 2017. Priority review will be given to those that apply before Feb. 1. The program is […]