The details surrounding Saint Augustine’s University’s land-lease deal and what the community thinks
Saint Augustine’s University is working on finalizing a 99-year land-lease agreement with development firm 50 Plus 1 Sports.
St. Augustine’s no longer seeking to lease entire campus. Here’s the school’s new plan
The revamped deal would no longer require the approval of the state Attorney General’s Office, which had expressed “serious ...
Saint Augustine’s University's modifies land-lease deal in hopes of getting state approval
Saint Augustine's University has modified its request to sell property to shore up its finances in hopes of getting the state ...
Lease could put St. Augustine’s at risk of losing access to its own campus, documents show
According to the proposal, obtained by The N&O, St. Augustine’s could lose access to all of its land for the full 99-year term of the lease if it defaults on an additional agreement included in the ...
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Saint Augustine’s Restructures Campus Lease Deal
After running into obstacles with a state review of a proposed lease and development deal, Saint Augustine’s University is restructuring an agreement to lease its campus, INDY Week reported.
Raleigh college scrambles as $70M land deal raises 'serious concerns'
A land deal that Saint Augustine's says is critical to its survival is in jeopardy over concerns about the company that says ...
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Saint Augustine’s U Faces Ticking Clock to Fix Finances
Saint Augustine’s University needs to shore up its finances ahead of an accreditation vote next month. But state officials ...
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Financial pressures loom for Saint Augustine's as HBCU continues accreditation fight
The private HBCU has $32 million in debt, an ongoing battle with the IRS, and an upcoming appeal hearing to maintain its ...
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Saint Augustine’s University and 50 Plus 1 Sports to Restructure Land Lease Deal, Bypassing Attorney General’s Review
The university will lease less than half its property to a developer rather than all 105 acres, as was originally planned.
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Saint Augustine's fires back at AG's office over letter: 'significant concerns about fairness'
The letter outlines specific reasons why the Office of the Attorney General could not approve a multi-million dollar funding deal from Florida-based 50-Plus-1 Sports.
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St. Augustine's students move to virtual learning due to maintenance issues, officials say
SAU Interim President Dr. Marcus Burgess said the university has suspended in-person classes to take care of deferred ...
St. Augustine’s bets big in fight for survival. Why students and alumni keep the faith.
As St. Augustine’s prepares to appeal another decision to strip the university of its accreditation, leaders are betting on a loan and land deal. But that’s raising concerns among some alumni.