Saint Augustine’s University, an HBCU in Raleigh, NC, announced that it has secured a preliminary injunction to preserve its accreditation. This will allow the school to open on schedule for the Fall 2025 semester.
The ruling, issued by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, temporarily blocks an accrediting agency’s decision to remove the university from membership. Classes will begin on Sept. 2, with the institution recognized as fully accredited, a development that school leaders say is vital for students who depend on federal aid and degree recognition.
A Community-Funded Legal Push
A groundswell of alumni support made the university’s legal reprieve possible. The National Alumni Association of Saint Augustine’s University contributed $100,000 to cover legal expenses tied to the injunction filing. Several individual donors also stepped forward, according to school officials. Underscoring the role of community support in sustaining the private HBCU.
“We are immensely grateful for the outpouring of support from our alumni and friends,” said Sophie L. Gibson, the newly appointed SAU Board of Trustees chair. “This injunction is not just a legal reprieve; it is a testament to the power of the Falcon community. It allows us to continue educating our students without interruption as we vigorously defend SAU’s future in court.”…