On March 12, 2019, the Board of Trustees of Saint Augustine’s University appointed Dr. Gaddis Faulcon as the interim president for the university. The appointment was effective immediately. This decision coincided with the beginning of former President Everett Ward’s retirement. Faulcon recently served as vice president of enrollment management at […]
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New Members of Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society inducted at SAU
On March 25, 26 junior and senior men and women were inducted to the prestigious Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society. The event was hosted in the historic chapel of Saint Augustine’s University. Family and friends of those inducted, as well as faculty members, were in attendance. The Alpha Kappa Mu […]
Aspire to inspire positivity, encouragement and appreciation
At a recent faculty meeting, members of the Saint Augustine’s University Christian Fellowship Organization urged faculty, staff and students to send encouraging messages to students. In response, the Office of the Provost submitted the following letter. To the students of Saint Augustine’s University and the SAU Christian Fellowship Organization, I […]
She left the Falcon’s nest — then flew back
After attending Saint Augustine’s University her freshmen year, Markyl Wilson transferred to Winston-Salem State University. After staying there for only one semester, Wilson returned to SAU. “That semester away from Saint Augustine’s taught me a lot about myself,” said Wilson, who is from Charlotte, NC. “I was ready to get […]
‘It’s time to move on’
In January 2019, Saint Augustine’s President President Everett B. Ward announced that he was retiring after five years leading his alma mater. The Falcon Forum last week sat down recently with Dr. Ward to talk about his decision and other matters. Q.What are your plans for post retirement? A. After […]
For some activists, music was the weapon of choice
The Falcon Forum honors Black History Month with a feature on a North Carolina native, Nina Simone. By Garrett Davis Normally when acknowledging the icons of black history, we talk about the old revolutionaries like Nat Turner or Harriet Tubman, or the great activists and intellectuals of the civil rights […]
Aging buildings are a challenge but fund-raising is going well
Saint Augustine’s University has been doing very well in its fund-raising efforts over the past few years, according to Dr. Steven Hairston, Vice President of Institutional of Advancement and Chief Operations Officer. The university was able to increase its corporate involvement from 36 to 144 companies, Dr. Hairston said. The […]
Tournament’s move brings mixed reaction from fans
This year’s basketball tournament is the beginning of the end – the last two tournaments held in Charlotte, N.C. In 2021, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) will move its tournament to Baltimore, MD. The league did not have a problem with Charlotte, where the event has been held since […]
Tournament preparation is both mental and physical: Don’t forget the playlists
What does the basketball team look forward to more than any other game? The answer you might be looking for is the CIAA Basketball Tournament. To get ready for the tournament, the team has to prepare in a lot of ways. They have to be in top physical shape, of […]
It’s tournament time!
One of the highlights of the year for many is the CIAA Tournament, and it’s here – from Feb. 25 to March 2 in Charlotte. Eight schools will compete for the 2019 basketball championship, with lots of other fun activities in between. The first round for the men’s and women’s […]
