RALEIGH, N.C. — Saint Augustine’s University (SAU), a Raleigh-based HBCU, is hoping to turn a big corner. The university is looking to move on following an unfavorable arbitration ruling concerning its accreditation status with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).An arbitration panel recently upheld SACSCOC’s decision to remove SAU from membership, a decision the university had hoped would be reversed. However, SAU remains accredited and operational as legal proceedings continue, and Fall 2025 classes will begin virtually for both new and returning students. The HBCU emphasized its commitment to ensuring students graduate with accredited degrees while maintaining uninterrupted access to education.
“We will stop at nothing to ensure that SAU maintains its accreditation and continues serving our students,” said Board of Trustees Chairman Brian Boulware. “SAU’s mission is bigger than any one setback.”
Interim President Dr. Marcus H. Burgess reassured students and the broader community that the university is not closing…