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 […]
Sports
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 […]
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 […]
Legendary Coach George Williams featured on Mac Attack Podcast (Watch Interview)
RALEIGH, NC (May 12) – The legendary George Williams of Saint Augustine’s University was the featured guest on the Mac Attack podcast hosted by CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams and Bowie State University Athletic Director Clyde “Cool Mac” Doughty Jr. on Monday, May 11. Watch the interview on the CIAA Sports […]
SAU’s new cycling team receives local and national coverage
RALEIGH, N.C. (May 8) – Saint Augustine’s University received national attention this week (May 3-8) from CNN and local coverage from WRAL and The News & Observer after becoming the first HBCU to launch a cycling team. The Triangle Tribune and sports media websites Onnidan and HBCU Gameday ran articles […]
Saint Augustine’s University Launches First HBCU Cycling Team In The Country
(Raleigh, NC) – The Saint Augustine’s University administration has announced the formation of the first HBCU cycling team in the country. The team has recently been approved and registered by USA Cycling to compete in the collegiate club Atlantic division against dozens of other schools in the Southeast. The team, […]
SAU linebacker Harris Strives To Be The Best On The Gridiron, In The Classroom
RALEIGH (April 15) – Sophomore linebacker Joe Harris of Saint Augustine’s University has his mind on the present with an eye on the future. Harris, the Falcons’ top returning tackler, is staying in tip-top shape while taking classes remotely from home in Jacksonville, Fla. His immediate goal is to be […]
SAU Quarterback Gilliard Earns Summer Internship
RALEIGH, N.C. (April 2) – Freshman quarterback D’Ontre Gilliard made an impact on the football field at Saint Augustine’s University this season. He looks to make an impact in the business world one day. Gilliard is off to a good start after accepting a summer internship offer recently. He is […]
SAU Linebacker Nash Featured On WRAL-TV News
RALEIGH, N.C. (March 19) – Standout linebacker Durrell Nash (Chicago, IL) of Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) was on television Wednesday night, March 18. A segment about Nash aired on the Fox 50 (WRAZ) and WRAL-TV5 newscasts. Nash was among 51 athletes invited to the first-ever HBCU Combine hosted by the […]
SAU Cancels Spring Athletic Season
RALEIGH, N.C. (March 18) – In conjunction with decisions made by the NCAA and CIAA, Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) will cancel the 2020 spring athletic season due to the outbreak of COVID-19, effective immediately. The NCAA canceled its winter and spring sports championships and the CIAA suspended spring athletic competition […]