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St. Aug's bankruptcy hearing: Judge says there are too many 'surprises'
Saint Augustine's University had a bankruptcy hearing Wednesday to discuss its current financial status and whether to cover legal costs for former board members.
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'It’s a long road': Saint Augustine's pauses professional certification programs
The school's attorney said the Board of Trustees will focus on “emerging stronger.” The update comes just weeks after attorney Ciara Rogers said those programs could launch as early as next month.
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Saint Augustine's makes progress with AI-based programs, but future remains cloudy
The university announced it would offer certification programs after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. However, officials want more concrete plans for the school's future.
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Deadline for financially troubled Saint Augustine's to explain federal grant spending
As Saint Augustine's University in Raleigh tries to emerge from bankruptcy after years of financial troubles, the school must turn over documents and provide explanations on how it spent millions of dollars in federal grant money. Misusing grant money could come with significant punishment.
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Bankruptcy hearing: Feds ask questions about grant funds used by Saint Augustine's University
The chair of the board of trustees said she has worked to “stop the bleeding." The school's attorney now says the school leadership believes it can pay back its secured creditors.
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Vandals target Saint Augustine’s campus as alumni fight to preserve its legacy
Neighbors and alumni of Saint Augustine's University are speaking out after recent vandalism left parts of the historic campus damaged.
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20 broken windows and $10,000 worth of damage at Saint Augustine's University, Raleigh police say
Police said officers were called on Saturday, May 9 to reports of property damage. When they arrived, officers found 20 broken dorm room windows.
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Saint Augustine's University files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, stops accreditation fight
Saint Augustine’s University has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to court documents filed in the Eastern District of North Carolina.
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Former Saint Augustine's president Christine McPhail dies
Christine McPhail, who served as the president of Saint Augustine's University, has died.
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Saint Augustine's announces new president, financial partner during accreditation battle
Saint Augustine’s University said it has new leadership and a new financial partner to help them in their continued fight to remain accredited.
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New lender offers lifeline to St. Aug, but only if it ousts former chairmen from board
Self-Help Venture Fund, a partnership involving a high-profile fair-lending advocate, has taken over millions of dollars in debt owed by the Raleigh university, which has been grappling with falling enrollment amid a battle over accreditation.
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MacKenzie Scott gives $70 million to UNCF to financially strengthen HBCUs, including Shaw and Saint Augustine's
NEW YORK (AP) -- Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $70 million to the UNCF, as the nation's largest private provider of scholarships to minority students works to raise $1 billion to strengthen all 37 of its historically Black colleges and universities.
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Saint Augustine's leadership silent on first day of classes
Tuesday marked the first day of classes at Saint Augustine's University amid ongoing financial and accrediation struggles. SAU leadership did not respond to requests for comment from WRAL.
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Saint Augustine's University interim president resigns
Saint Augustine's University's interim president, Marcus Burgess, resigned just days before classes will start. Interim Provost Verjanis A. Peoples is to step in to manage responsibilities.
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Saint Augustine's University interim president's resignation prompts more uncertainty
Saint Augustine's University's interim president, Marcus Burgess, resigned just days before classes will start. Interim Provost Verjanis A. Peoples is to step in to manage responsibilities.
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Some alumni dissatisfied with St. Aug’s leadership change
Despite Brian Boulware's continued presence as a trustee, the SaveSAU coalition demands his complete removal, underscoring their dissatisfaction with what they perceive as superficial changes.
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Saint Augustine's in crisis: A timeline of the HBCU's accreditation fight and financial struggles
Between millions of dollars in debt, an arson investigation and no permanent leader in place, Saint Augustine’s University faces an uphill battle to not only remain an accredited university, but to remain open as one of the U.S.’s oldest HBCUs.
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Saint Augustine's University announces Sept. 2 start for fall semester, new board chair appointed
Saint Augustine’s University announced the start of fall classes on Sept. 2. The Raleigh-based HBCU said it will remain fully accredited through the fall as it fights to maintain its accreditation status. Sophie Gibson has been appointed as the new board chair.
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IRS: St. Aug's owes $600K through first half of 2025
Saint Augustine's University faces increasing financial turmoil. The IRS filed additional tax liens totaling over $600,000 in the first half of 2025, adding to the institution's existing debt.
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Saint Augustine's University dealing with financial woes: How did we get here?
An arson investigation is underway at Saint Augustine's University. WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examined the history of the univeristy.
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Arson and petty crime the latest issues at Saint Augustine's University
Raleigh police have arrested a man in connection with copper theft from HVAC units on Saint Augustine's University campus, an incident that follows a recent building fire and ongoing concerns about the institution's financial stability.
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Man arrested for alleged copper theft at Saint Augustine’s University, arson investigation underway
Raleigh police have arrested a man in connection with copper theft from HVAC units on Saint Augustine's University campus, an incident that follows a recent building fire and ongoing concerns about the institution's financial stability.
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Saint Augustine's will stay accredited for students attending in the fall as financial hardships continue
Monday brought a legal blow for Saint Augustine's University's fight for accreditation. SAU said it will be operational and remain accredited for students attending in the fall.
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Saint Augustine's University pledges to keep battling to maintain accreditation after panel decision
Saint Augustine’s maintained its stance in fighting for financial recovery and keeping its accreditation after an arbitration panel affirmed an appeals committee's decision removing SAU from the SACSCOC. The university remains accredited for the fall 2025 semester.
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St. Augustine's alumni unite at Falcon Hope Fest to preserve university legacy
Alumni and students of St. Augustine's University are uniting to preserve its legacy despite the loss of accreditation. At the Juneteenth Falcon Hope Fest and Tailgate, hosted at the historic Packhouse in Franklin County, hundreds came together to celebrate resilience and community.
