A New American University
University St. Augustine's (USA) — an International Historically Black College & University (HBCU) rooted in faith, academic excellence, and humanitarian advocacy.
The University St. Augustine's (USA) centers its educational paradigm on the belief that every student possesses the potential to achieve academic excellence. Operating as a non-profit, faith-based higher education institution overseen by the National Ministry of Education SYNOD and Cathedral St. Augustine's, the university synthesizes rigorous academic inquiry with humanitarian advocacy.
The institutional focus prioritizes the elimination of generational learning loss, food insecurities, healthcare disparities, and systemic economic inequalities within marginalized communities nationwide.
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Overseen by the National Ministry of Education SYNOD and Cathedral St. Augustine's — serving marginalized communities nationwide since 1846.
The operational framework of USA is structurally anchored across three distinct tiers of public authority.
Officially recognized and prioritized for federal strengthening grant allocations under U.S. Presidential Executive Order 12320, authenticated by President Ronald Reagan.
Validated and preserved by protective mandates from the U.S. Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and the U.S. Federal Court of Appeals.
Bestowed with the title of "America's International HBCU" via formal resolution by the Detroit City Council, Mayor Coleman A. Young, and regional civic leaders across Michigan.
The evolution of the university from its foundational predecessors — including Michigan Lutheran College, Shaw College at Detroit, and MeHarry College, LLC — is supported by a legacy of executive actions.
Formally designated the institution as a Land-Grant College and authorized a matching $1,000,000 Endowment Trust.
Formally designated the institution as Michigan's exclusive "Urban University," authorized it as an MSU Extension Outreach program, and executed the transfer of the historic Clinton Valley Medical Center property to establish the primary campus footprint.
Executive Order 11.05.2003, drafted by the Distinguished Wade McCree, Esq., integrated the secondary and primary public charter infrastructure to serve urban "Cities of Promise."
Commended the university's governance structure as a premier conceptual visionary behind the federally backed "21st Century Community Learning Centers" framework.
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