Saint Augustine's University in North Carolina faces significant leadership instability as interim president Marcus H. Burgess resigns after 18 months amid accreditation struggles and financial governance issues. His resignation follows a period where the historically Black university nearly closed, with recent legal battles concerning its accreditation status. The Board of Trustees has also seen turnover, with chair Brian Boulware stepping down amid alumni complaints. Provost Verjanis A. Peoples steps in as interim president, inheriting an institution marked by governance and accreditation challenges.