June 23rd 2024.
Brian Boulware, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Saint Augustine's University, has recently addressed the allegations made against himself and the other board members by the SAVE SAU Coalition in Raleigh, Virginia. In an interview with ABC 11, Boulware responded to the backlash received from the coalition, which consists of alumni, parents, students, and other individuals invested in the university's values and future.
The coalition had filed a lawsuit against Boulware and the Board of Trustees, claiming that the HBCU was on the brink of chaos due to the neglect of its leaders, particularly Boulware and James Perry. The lawsuit also accused Boulware of being a dictatorial and vindictive chairman, more concerned with his own financial gain than the well-being of the university.
Boulware, in turn, wrote a letter addressing the accusations made in the lawsuit and defended himself and the board. He described the lawsuit as nothing but a collection of lies and deceptions. Boulware also suggested that the real reason behind the lawsuit was a push for a merger between SAU and Shaw University, led by a group of local business heads.
According to Boulware, these individuals were hoping to tear down Shaw's campus and use the land for new development projects. He even claimed that the CEO of a local television station had stated in a meeting that Raleigh did not need two Black universities and that both schools should merge. Boulware believed that this push for a merger was the root cause of all the issues and accreditation problems faced by SAU.
The Chairman expressed his frustration with the situation, stating that the unwarranted attention had disrupted the university's operations, causing delays in important projects and the need for additional resources. He also acknowledged that the trust of the community had been jeopardized, with some stakeholders questioning the university's financial management.
In conclusion, Boulware reassured the SAU community that he and the Board of Trustees were committed to the university's success and would continue to work towards its betterment. He also acknowledged the challenges faced by SAU, such as the $32 million debt and the ongoing battle with the IRS. However, he remained hopeful for the future and asked for the community's support in overcoming these obstacles.
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