St. Augustine's Secures Fall 2025 Accreditation via Court Injunction, Announces New Board of Trustees Chair

St. Augustine's secures fall 2025 accreditation via court injunction, announces new board of trustees chair

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — St. Augustine's University announced Friday night it has secured accreditation for the fall 2025 semester by way of a court injunction. At the same time, the university announced a change in Board of Trustees leadership. According to a news release from the university, accreditation was secured through litigation in the form of a preliminary injunction. The injunction ensures the school remains accredited through the fall …

Saint Augustine’s University Stalls Accreditation Loss with Court Injunction

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Saint Augustine's wins injunction to keep accreditation for now, moves forward with fall semester

The injunction means that SAU's accreditation status remains safe while a lawsuit works its way through the legal system

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.

Saint Augustine’s University Names First Woman Board Chair Amid Accreditation Fight

A Historic First for SAU Leadership Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) has made history by appointing Sophie L. Gibson of Atlanta as chair of its Board of Trustees — the first woman ever to hold the position in the school’s 157-year history. The announcement comes at a pivotal moment as the university continues its fight to […] The post Saint Augustine’s University Names First Woman Board Chair Amid Accreditation Fight appeared first on HBCU Buz…

HBCU Names First Woman Board Chair Amid Accreditation Fight

In a pivotal leadership transition at a time of intense scrutiny, Saint Augustine’s University (SAU), a historically Black college in North Carolina, has appointed Sophie L. Gibson as chair of its Board of Trustees. The announcement comes as the HBCU continues its legal battle to preserve its accreditation. Ms. Gibson, a business leader based in Atlanta, becomes the first woman in SAU’s 157-year history to serve as board chair. She succeeds Bria…