Saint Augustine’s University Halts Fall 2026 Classes Amidst Bankruptcy Proceedings
Saint Augustine’s University, a 158-year-old Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Raleigh, North Carolina, will not offer classes or educational programs for the fall 2026 semester. This decision comes as the institution navigates Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and an uncertain future. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Warren reportedly described the university as “essentially closed” during a court hearing, raising concerns about its ability to deliver on promises to prospective students and its use of limited resources while in bankruptcy. The university had initially planned to launch eight online, non-degree programs in September, covering subjects like programming, artificial intelligence, and public health, with course syllabi developed and instructors identified. However, these plans have been put on hold. Saint Augustine’s ceased offering traditional courses after losing its accreditation earlier this year, following a lengthy legal battle with the Southern Association of Colleges and S... 
