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SAU Signs Partnership Agreement with Wake Tech

August 20, 2012

Thursday, August 16, leaders of Wake Technical Community College (WTCC) and Saint Augustine’s University met to formally announce their new found alliance and sign the articulation agreement concerning the new partnership between the two Raleigh schools.

Essentially, SAU and WTCC will facilitate seamless transfers for WTCC graduates who earn Associate in Applied Science, Business Administration at Wake Technical Community College into Saint Augustine’s University.

Wake Tech Community College will also provide Saint Augustine’s University admissions representatives with access to prospective students under this agreement through recognition on the WTCC “Choices” website and at transfer functions arranged through WTCC’s Student Services. Saint Augustine’s University agrees to provide WTCC with an annual report of progress under this agreement to include the number of students accepted and enrolled at Saint Augustine’s University and, the status of graduates under this program.

President of the University, Dr. Dianne Boardley Suber, is excited about the partnership, “Education takes a collective effort, we welcome such partnerships with other institutions.”

Pictured: Dr. Suber seen here with Dr. Stephen Scott- President of WTCC and staff.

For the Second Consecutive Year Saint Augustine’s University Student Awarded Fox’s Rising Apprentice Scholarship

August 20, 2012

Saint Augustine’s University student Princess Goodridge was recently awarded the 2012-2013 Fox News Channel University/Ailes Rising Apprentice Scholarship. Goodridge will receive a $10,000 scholarship and will begin a paid internship at Fox News Channel or Fox Business Network beginning in the summer of 2013 at either the network’s New York or Washington, D.C. newsroom.

In 2011, Fox News Channel (FNC) selected Saint Augustine's University as one of two 2011-2012 nationwide partners for its Fox News Channel University /Ailes Rising Apprentice scholarship. Goodridge, a native of New York, is a senior majoring in Mass Communications with a concentration in broadcast journalism at SAU.

“The fact that FOX selected another SAU student suggests that SAU and its departments are doing an effective job of preparing students academically,” stated Dr. Dianne Boardley Suber, president of Saint Augustine’s University. “This is yet another great measure of a positive student outcome.” SAU graduate, Sakeeda Freeman, was the 2011-2012 Fox’s Rising Apprentice scholarship recipient.

Saint Augustine’s University Holds First Faculty Institute

August 13, 2012

Saint Augustine’s University kicked off their first Faculty and Education Support Professional Development Institute as a university, Monday, August 6 in the MLK Conference Center. This year’s institute was themed, “Transforming Our Institution: The New Saint Augustine’s University.” During the institute, President of the University, Dr. Dianne Boardley Suber brought forth her “State of the University” address.

“This institution started out as a high school for freed slaves, then a normal school and now, one step closer to offering graduate level courses that will expand the educational opportunities we can offer our students...thinking outside of the box needs to be more than something we just say,” stated Suber.

Suber went on to say, “The bar has been raised and so have our expectations.” Suber encouraged faculty and staff to meet and exceed the expectations of their jobs.”

The institute is through Tuesday, August 14, and will feature University updates and various presentations from Human Resources, Office of Marketing and Communications, athletics and much more.

Pictured: Dr. Suber seen here delivering remarks.

Saint Augustine’s University Celebrates Status Change with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

August 20, 2012

Friday, August 17, the sounds of the Superior Sound Marching Band filled the air on the campus of Saint Augustine’s University as the campus celebrated the name change from college to university. The name change was made effective August 1. During the ribbon cutting ceremony. Faculty, staff, students, alumni and the community heard remarks from the President of the University, Dr. Dianne Boardley Suber, SGA President Johnny Newman, SAU Board of Trustee members, local political leaders and alumni of the institution.

“Thank you for being a part of the history, present and future of this great institution,” stated Suber. “It [the institution] began with a principle, from a high school to a normal school to a college and now a university. We will continue to recreate ourselves at Saint Augustine’s University.”

Hilton Smith, Board Chair of Saint Augustine’s University’s Board of Trustees assured attendees that “the best is yet to come for SAU.” City Councilman, Eugene Weeks also gave remarks, “St. Aug is a vital part of the city of Raleigh, we [the city] are standing beside you, “Weeks said.

President of the National Alumni Association, Pattye Brown and Board member, Melvin Miller spoke on behalf of alumni “Once you see what’s developed here, you can’t help but be proud,” stated Miller. Suber and the program participants gathered at the University’s entrance gates to cut the ribbon.

Saint Augustine’s University Welcomes the Class of 2016!

August 13, 2012

More than 400 freshmen moved into their dorms on Saint Augustine's University’s campus Friday, August 10, 2012. The move in was a culmination of First Year Experience’s 2012 Welcome Week , which is designed to help new students transition to college through a variety of activities that will prepare them for success in and out of the classroom.

President Dr. Dianne Boardley Suber welcomed first year students to the University and assured their parents that faculty, staff and administrators will do the best they can to prepare the students to be competitive in the real world.

“They will learn to have the image and knowledge and the network needed to succeed,” stated Suber during her address to freshmen and their parents.

The freshmen participated in various activities throughout the weekend, including a pep rally and class picture.

Pictured: A member of the freshman class moving in.

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