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St. Augustine's University regains accreditation, given probation
RALEIGH, N.C. — The accreditation of Saint Augustine’s University has been reinstated by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) arbitration committee in a unanimous decision. The Raleigh university lost accreditation in December. The HBCU faced another setback with an unsuccessful appeal in February.
Agreement allows for new testing inside Poe Hall
Outside experts can get into Poe Hall at North Carolina State University to test for cancer-causing chemicals known as PCBs according to an agreement between N.C. State and attorneys for Dr. Darren Masier filed Friday in court. According to public records, the university has spent more than $330,000 in fees...
Shaw University Conducts “Emergency” Fundraising Drive To Help 45 Students
Shaw University in Raleigh has an emergency on its hands, but this time it’s trying to prevent a tragedy, not recover from one. As of July 1st, 45 of the small, private, Baptist-affiliated historically Black university’s students were in danger of not being allowed to register to return for classes next academic school year because their university accounts were not cleared, meaning they could not attend classes, live in residence halls, travel or take part in any of the other normal experiences of campus life.
HBCU celebrates 157th anniversary amidst accreditation hurdles
Saint Augustine's University, a historic HBCU, celebrates its 157th Founders Day in the face of financial and accreditation hurdles. The post HBCU celebrates 157th anniversary amidst accreditation hurdles appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
NC State University chancellor search advisory committee announced
RALEIGH, N.C. (WBTV) - A 13-member committee that will search for the next chancellor of North Carolina State University has been formed. University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans announced Friday that Ed Stack, a 1992 NC State alumnus and vice chair of the university’s Board of Trustees, will chair the search advisory committee.
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