Saint Augustine’s University (SAU), a Raleigh, NC-based HBCU, has lost its appeal to maintain accreditation after the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) reaffirmed its decision to remove the institution from its membership. While this decision presents challenges, SAU remains open and is pursuing a 90-day arbitration process to ensure May 2025 graduates earn degrees from an accredited institution.