A little past 6 in the morning, after a few minutes of spiritual time, D’Ontre Gilliard puts his 6’2” frame on the floor of his room and does pushups, sit-ups, squats and calf raises. Then, after a morning run, about a mile and a half, he stretches. “I have always […]
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Q&A with Athletic Director David Bowser
COVID has severely impacted athletic programs all over the country. To find out more about how the pandemic has affected Saint Augustine’s University, The Falcon Forum sat down with Interim Athletic Director David Bowser. Q. How has COVID impacted student athletes? A. The impact has truly been on the life […]
Athletes scramble to stay in shape in uncertain times
A little past 6 in the morning, after a few minutes of spiritual time, D’Ontre Gilliard puts his 6’2” frame on the floor of his room and does pushups, sit-ups, squats and calf raises. Then, after a morning run, about a mile and a half, he stretches. “I have always […]
SAU students help N.C. law enforcement agencies diversify
Three criminal justice majors at Saint Augustine’s University have been accepted into the internship program at the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. The students are Kevin S. Brown, Nia Cornegy, and Nikya Yates. The internship program is part of an effort to combat implicit and intentional bias practices within […]
Pres. McPhail’s passing jolts Saint Augustine’s University
The Saint Augustine’s University community was shocked and saddened when they learned Oct. 15 that Dr. Irving Pressley McPhail, had passed away. Board of Trustees Chairman James Perry confirmed the next day that Dr. McPhail had succumbed to complications from COVID 19. Dr. McPhail, Saint Augustine’s 12th president, had served […]
Students say virtual Homecoming is better than nothing
COVID-19 has definitely affected the traditional homecoming season this year but organizers of the week-long event have tried to make sure that students have a feel of a traditional Homecoming. Although the attendance at some events will be limited they will still be broadcast live via Facebook and Instagram. The […]
Lady Falcons softball team wins highest GPA award
RALEIGH, N.C. (May 20) – The Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) softball team is serious about its academics. The Lady Falcons proved it by claiming the CIAA’s highest academic award in the sport. On Wednesday, SAU won the Dr. Freddie Vaughns Highest Team Grade Point Average (GPA) Softball Award for the […]
Quality control music mogul Kevin Lee (Coach K) earns degree at SAU
RALEIGH, N.C. (May 16) – Before he became Chief Operating Officer of ultra-successful Quality Control Music, Kevin Lee (Coach K) was a former Saint Augustine’s University (then Saint Augustine’s College) basketball student-athlete in the early 1990s. On Friday, May 15, 2000, Lee graduated from his alma mater with a Bachelor […]
Marcelle Of SAU Selected Atlantic Region Men’s Indoor Track Athlete Of The Year
RALEIGH, N.C. (March 6) – Standout sprinter Phillip Marcelle (So./Greenville, Grenada) of Saint Augustine’s University was named NCAA Division II Atlantic Region Men’s Indoor Track Athlete of the Year by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) on Friday. Marcelle ranks seventh nationally in the 200 […]
SAU Softball Falls Twice To Walsh In Doubleheader
RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 4) – Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) dropped two games of a home softball doubleheader to Walsh (Ohio) University at Lions Park on Wednesday. The scores were 9-0 in the first game and 21-0 in the second game. The Lady Falcons fell to 0-8 on the season. Walsh […]