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 […]
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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 […]
Big fish in a little pond
When Kendrick Cunningham was in high school in Charlotte, NC, a few years ago, he wanted to attend college at North Carolina A&T. That institution in Greensboro is about 10 times the size of Saint Augustine’s and is the largest HBCU in the nation. But Cunningham’s guidance counselor recommended Saint […]
Falcon returns to the nest
Owen Forbes graduated from Saint Augustine’s University in 1997 but he has returned to the Falcon’s nest. Mr. Forbes started in the fall as Residence Hall Director for Falk Crest dorms. Mr. Forbes has 16 years of experience in residential life at several universities includingWinston-Salem State University, North Carolina Central […]
Wait…don’t you play basketball?
It’s shortly before 1 p.m. on Aug. 25, and students are gathered in the courtyard outside MLK Center for ‘Club Fest,’ where all the organizations, from the Student Government Association to Greek organizations, have tables set up to showcase their groups. The purpose of the event is to spark the […]
New faces, new roles
As students and faculty returned to Saint Augustine’s University for the fall 2016, they were met with several changes in leadership among university administrators. Our guide includes name, title, contact information and a statement from each about their goals for or approach to their job. We hope it assists you […]