Historic Black College & University — Michigan
USA HISTORICAL INSTITUTES
University St. Augustine's houses a distinguished collection of institutes dedicated to academic excellence, civil rights heritage, and the enduring legacy of HBCU education in America.
Our Institutes
Each institute reflects the University's commitment to academic rigor, historical preservation, and service to the community.
Institute of Medicine & Health Sciences
Advancing medical education and health sciences research rooted in the HBCU tradition of service to underserved communities.
Learn More →Institute of Agricultural & Land-Grant Studies
Honoring the 1890 Morrill Land-Grant Act legacy through programs in sustainable agriculture, rural development, and environmental stewardship.
Learn More →Institute of Hospitality, Tourism & Management
Preparing students for global leadership in hospitality, tourism, and business management through rigorous academic and practical training.
Learn More →Institute of Civil Rights & Social Justice
Dedicated to the study, preservation, and advancement of civil rights law, equity, and social justice in American society.
Learn More →Institute of Early Education & Workforce Development
Bridging K-12 and higher education through educator preparation programs and workforce development initiatives.
Learn More →Institute of Historical Archives & Preservation
Preserving the documentary heritage of the HBCU movement and Michigan's African American educational history.
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Historic Archives & Preservation
The University's historical archives house an irreplaceable collection of documents, records, and artifacts tracing the founding and growth of Michigan's first and only Historic Black College & University.
From the original 1846 charter to presidential correspondence related to Executive Order 12320, our archives serve as a living testament to the HBCU mission and the civil rights struggle in American education.
Civil Rights Heritage
"Respectful of Civil Rights Acts: 1866, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, HEA 1965, Civil Rights Act 1987 & 2017, and the Fordice Act 1992."
University St. Augustine's was founded on the principles of equity, access, and excellence. Our historical institutes carry forward this legacy through research, education, and community engagement.
As a federally recognized HBCU under Presidential Executive Order 12320 signed by President Ronald Reagan, the University holds a unique place in American educational history.
Institutional Timeline
A century and a half of academic excellence, civil rights leadership, and community service.
University St. Augustine's Founded
Morrill Land-Grant Act — HBCU Designation Established
Expansion of Collegiate Programs
Institute of Agricultural Studies Chartered
Presidential Executive Order 12320 — President Ronald Reagan
Continuous Institutional Operation Begins
MeHarry.College, LLC Partnership Established
Expansion of Health Sciences Programs
Cathedral St. Augustine's Synod — National Ministry of Education
Modern HBCU Designation Reaffirmed
Ongoing Mission of Excellence & Equity
Be Part of the Legacy
Join University St. Augustine's and become part of a historic tradition of academic excellence, civil rights leadership, and community service.