“Megan, are you ready to go eat? Come on, Megan let’s go.” Jessica walked into Megan’s room. Bang, Bang, Bang. “Oh my God, Megan. NO.” This is how it ended for Megan Sentale Wright, a Johnson C. Smith University student, who took her own life in 2011 after years of […]
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What’s up with the regalia? Colors have a reason
The robes and hoods worn by faculty members and graduates have historical origins and significance. Historically, there academic robes were worn on a daily basis. During the Middle Ages, scholars at the wore fur or wool garments to stay warm in the cold, stone buildings. Most wore hooded cloaks that […]
Students urged to exceed boundaries
Three “sons” of Saint Augustine’s University marked the official start of the school’s 148th year at a convocation ceremony on Thursday. Speaking before a large crowd on a warm sunny day, Dr. Everett Ward, a 1981 graduate of the school who was named interim president last spring, urged students to […]
Tia-Adana Belle wins outstanding freshman award
“This year’s outstanding freshman for the indoor and outdoor season goes to Tia-Adana Belle,” track and field Head Coach George Williams announced at Saint Augustine’s University’s Athletic Cookout on April 21st. The track and field team cheered on Belle, along with other athletes from Falcon athletics, as she moved from […]
All the Single Ladies
The number of children living in single-parent homes has nearly doubled since 1960, according to data from the 2010 Census. Having children out of wedlock is the new norm in today’s society. According to article in the New York Times by Jason Deparle and Sabrina Tavernise, more than half of […]
Undergraduate Research Day 2014
On April 4, 2014, 37 students from all disciplines and classifications presented their research to the campus community as part of participated in the Fifth Annual Undergraduate Research Day. Students presented their research in the form of papers, posters, and creative works. The purpose of UR Day at Saint Augustine’s […]
Board chooses new interim president
Raleigh, N.C. (April 23, 2014) – The Board of Trustees has chosen Everett B. Ward as interim president of St. Augustine’s University, board chairman Rodney Gaddy announced today. In choosing Ward, Gaddy noted that the board had chosen someone who was not only a “recognized leader on national, state and […]
St. Aug students take silver in video contest
St. Augustine’s students have won an award for a news feature video she and other students produced. The video won a Silver Reel award from the 45th Annual MCA-I Media Festival. The festival celebrates excellence in media communications. Brittany G. Brown, a senior majoring in journalism and mass communications (front […]
New radio show highlights SAU people and events
St. Augustine’s University’s Office of Marketing and Communications has started a new radio show, “Falcons at 4,” on WAUG-AM Power 750. The show highlights people, events and news at the university. Staff and faculty as well as students and alumni will be featured who are doing great things at the […]
Highlights of football team’s spring game available
RALEIGH, N.C. – Click on the link below to watch the 2014 St. Aug Spring Football Game, which was played Saturday, April 5 at SAU Stadium on campus. Brad Simmons of WRAL-TV5 came out and shot footage. Highlights are available on WRAL TV’s web site. — Sports Information Office