A month after an arbitration decision went against Saint Augustine’s University in its fight for survival, the university announced Friday that it has successfully obtained a preliminary injunction to maintain its accreditation, ensuring that classes will begin on Sept. 2 as scheduled.
The injunction means that for now, SAU will remain a fully accredited institution.
“This is a tremendous win for Saint Augustine’s University and, most importantly, for our students,” said SAU Interim President Dr. Marcus H. Burgess. “Thanks to our supporters, we will open our (virtual) doors on Sept. 2 as an accredited institution, just as we promised. We have said all along that we will stop at nothing to maintain our accreditation and continue serving our scholars – and we meant it. “…