, already beset by a series of challenges, is facing another one as employees at the Raleigh HBCU reportedly did not get paid Friday.
In an email Tuesday, the university told ABC11 that it “has no comment at this time.”
However, an email sent to staffers from Interim President Marcus Burgess, and shared with ABC11, said in part, “I am informing you that there will be further delays to our February 9th payroll. I understand the tremendous impact this has had on you and your families. I am fully committed to supporting you through this challenging time.”
In the email, Burgess went on to say:
“Our current financial situation, or lack thereof, has significantly hindered the operations across our campus, and I am acutely aware of the hardships it has caused. We are pursuing several opportunities around our greatest asset, our land. While we are on the brink of finalizing these transactions, the process has taken longer than anticipated. Despite my optimism when we last spoke on Thursday, February 8th, 2024, I was encouraged not to provide a specific date for the arrival of funds, and I sincerely apologize.