Student protests against the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza have ignited on numerous college campuses across the nation. A war that began after the Oct. 7 attack carried out by Hamas against Israel that left 1,200 Israelis dead and over 240 captured. Since then, many Palestinian people have paid the price for the […]
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Commencement details released
Saint Augustine’s University has announced important details about the Spring 2024 Graduation and Commencement ceremonies. The details are as follows: – April 26: Senior letters and cap and gown distribution from 2:00 pm – 6 pm; 8-week Session 2, Online Bachelor and Masters Spring term 2 ends – May 2: […]
Saint Augustine’s Track and Field Program Maintains Tradition of Excellence
Saint Augustine’s University’s track and field program has a rich tradition of excellence, boasting an impressive 39 national championships and producing over 40 Olympians. The program’s legacy continues to inspire its current athletes, who strive to uphold the high standards set by their predecessors. One of the program’s rising stars […]
I’m coping with an almost empty campus — at least it’s peaceful
As I’m sure you all know, Saint Augustine’s University went virtual starting April 1. Although most students have gone home, some graduating seniors and other students with extenuating circumstances have been granted permission to stay on campus until after graduation. I am one of the few that has stayed behind […]
Cafeteria closing results in outpouring of food donations
Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) has recently found a unique way to satisfy its students’ cravings and keep their bellies full. Thanks to a generous donation, students now receive $30 gift cards to popular fast-food chains like Chick-fil-A, Bojangles’, Subway, Five Guys, and more every Monday. But that’s not all; the […]
Saint Augustine’s University Cancels Upcoming Football Season
Saint Augustine’s University has announced the cancellation of its upcoming football season, sending shockwaves through the campus community. For the Falcons, this decision not only marks a disappointing setback but also prompts a wave of uncertainty for the future of the football program. “It’s hard to believe, but I can […]
Candidates vie for Mr. and Miss CIAA
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is steeped in proud African American traditions dating back over a century. As the famed CIAA Basketball Tournament returns to Baltimore, Maryland from Feb. 26th through March 3rd, so too does its time-honored royalty contest: Mr. and Miss CIAA. Since its inception in 1987, […]
New rapid bus system planned for New Bern Avenue
Saint Augustine’s University students will benefit from the area’s first Bus Rapid Transit Line. The Research Triangle Regional Public Transportation Authority, which has served as reliable public transportation throughout Wake, Durham and Orange counties since 1989, announced recently that the new bus line will run down New Bern Avenue, about […]
Nationwide event makes a stop at Saint Augustine’s University
On Thursday, Feb. 22, Saint Augustine’s University held a “Fireside Chat,” an event designed to boost student interest in advertising, marketing and communications. The event was sponsored by the LAGRANT Foundation, a Los Angeles-based group that aims to attract more minorities to those fields. The event featured Miles Beasley, a […]
Falcons optimistic about CIAA Tournament in 2024
The Saint Augustine’s University men’s basketball team has not won the CIAA championship since 2010 but they have taken a step forward under head coach Chucky Brown and their chances are better than they have been in years. The Falcons, lead by led by Nemo Johnson, who was a preseason […]