/tags/saint-augustines-university Saint Augustine's University en-US Copyright Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:12:58 GMT /education/2025-03-06/saint-augustines-university-loses-accreditation-appeal The university said it will remain open and is pursuing an "arbitration process." Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:12:58 GMT /education/2025-03-06/saint-augustines-university-loses-accreditation-appeal Brianna Atkinson /education/2025-01-31/saint-augustines-finances-hbcu-debt-accreditation The private HBCU has $32 million in debt, an ongoing battle with the IRS, and an upcoming appeal hearing to maintain its accreditation. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:16:29 GMT /education/2025-01-31/saint-augustines-finances-hbcu-debt-accreditation Brianna Atkinson /education/2025-01-14/ethical-lending-saint-augustine-loan-abusive-predatory The private HBCU signed a multimillion-dollar loan agreement in a last-ditch effort to save the university. Saint Augustine's faces severe financial problems and is fighting to maintain its accreditation. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:33:06 GMT /education/2025-01-14/ethical-lending-saint-augustine-loan-abusive-predatory Brianna Atkinson /education/2024-12-10/saint-augustine-university-accreditation-board-revokes-sacscoc The private HBCU had been on probation for two years after failing several of its accrediting agency’s financial standards. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:54:02 GMT /education/2024-12-10/saint-augustine-university-accreditation-board-revokes-sacscoc Brianna Atkinson /education/2024-11-25/saint-augustines-university-job-cuts The eliminations include faculty, staff and adjunct positions. The private HBCU has faced several financial challenges this year amid a fight to retain its accreditation. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:39:21 GMT /education/2024-11-25/saint-augustines-university-job-cuts Brianna Atkinson /education/2024-11-20/saint-augustines-university-rally-against-multimillion-dollar-loan-agreement A coalition of alumni, community members, and local clergy are protesting a multimillion-dollar loan agreement signed by Saint Augustine’s University. The group claims the loan is “predatory” and a threat to the private HBCU’s 157-year legacy. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 22:16:45 GMT /education/2024-11-20/saint-augustines-university-rally-against-multimillion-dollar-loan-agreement Brianna Atkinson /education/2024-11-08/bennett-saint-augustines-hbcu-duke-black-student-representation-medicine Students from the two private HBCUs will participate in a 15-month intensive program to study otolaryngology and communication sciences. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:54:35 GMT /education/2024-11-08/bennett-saint-augustines-hbcu-duke-black-student-representation-medicine Brianna Atkinson /education/2024-07-22/saint-augustines-university-accreditation-reinstated-future SAU’s accrediting agency voted to revoke its accreditation in December after the university failed to meet several financial criteria. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 18:29:08 GMT /education/2024-07-22/saint-augustines-university-accreditation-reinstated-future Brianna Atkinson /sports/2024-06-18/durham-ciaa-football-championship-menendez-ncaa-dsc The CIAA football championship will be played at Durham County Memorial Stadium for three consecutive years, from 2025 through 2027. It's the latest building block for the Durham Sports Commission in its goal to make the Bull City into a “championship hub” for sports. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:51:28 GMT /sports/2024-06-18/durham-ciaa-football-championship-menendez-ncaa-dsc Mitchell Northam /education/2024-03-20/wcpss-wake-county-public-school-system-partnership-saint-augustines-university-alumni-resignation Accreditation and financial problems at Saint Augustine’s University have led to the dissolution of a 10-year partnership with the Wake County Public School System. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:12:24 GMT /education/2024-03-20/wcpss-wake-county-public-school-system-partnership-saint-augustines-university-alumni-resignation Brianna Atkinson