The Florida A&M Board of Trustees met on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. to consider proposed amendments to President James Ammons’ contract. Trustee Solomon Badger presided over the meeting. On Oct. 3, the Ad-hoc Committee of the BOT met to propose the recommendations made at Thursday’s meeting. Among the recommendations […]
Author: Jason Lawrence
University Officials Hold Conference to Announce Historic Grant
On Thursday morning, Florida A&M officials held a press conference commending the Environmental Sciences Institute for receiving the largest grant in the university’s history. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded FAMU a $15 million grant that will be used over the next five years. This grant will help […]
OSA and 50 Volunteers Launch First Annual Haunted House
On Saturday, Oct. 29, the Florida A&M Office of Student Activities and over 50 volunteers from student organizations will the First Annual Halloween Haunted House at Gaither Gymnasium. Shepario Hardemon, the program coordinator, tells students to expect the unexpected. “It’s going to be very suspenseful and in your face […]
Students Weigh In on Obama’s Student Loan Proposal
As President Barack Obama announced his student loans plan, students spoke out about college financial issues. Andre Jacobs, who is currently not enrolled due to financial issues, said he had to start a business to help pay for school. “Through the struggle a lot of things have opened up,” […]
Ex-employees, Customers Picket Southside Subway
Ex-employees of the Subway store on South Monroe claim that they were fired because of, among other things, skin color. Janay Faison, who has been an employee of Subway since she was 16-years-old, transferred to the store once she moved to Tallahassee for college. “I was working for this Subway […]
Raising A Man Starts Now
When I found out I was pregnant, I was frightened. When I found out the sex of my baby, I was elated. After the ultrasound technician said, “Congratulations, it’s a boy,” I was ecstatic. I did not want to give birth to a little girl. God knew exactly what he […]
Students Urged to Show School Spirit as Florida Fan Game Contest Nears End
School spirit is now more important than ever. Students, faculty and alumni are coming together for a big win. Visit Florida and six Florida universities are teaming up this football season to invite thousands of people to the state of Florida. The Florida Fan Game is a contest to help […]
Campus Reactions Split on Closing of Wesley Foundation
The controversial closing of the Florida A&M Wesley Foundation has drawn strong reactions – both for and against. Cecile Washington, faculty adviser to the Wesley Foundation, said he will fight to get the foundation up and running again. “I think it’s a big disservice to the FAMU community,” Washington said. […]
Mixed Feelings from FAMU Faculty after Salaries Posted Online
Professors at Florida A&M have mixed feelings following Gov. Rick Scott’s release of the salaries for all state university employees online. The salaries for university faculty and administrators at all 11 of Florida public universities were posted on FloridaHasARightToKnow.com. The website was created by the governor as part of his […]
President Backpedals on Dentistry Proposal
Florida A&M officials decided to withdraw the university’s proposal to start a doctorate of dental medicine program. Instead, President James Ammons signed a collaborative proposal with University of Florida President Bernie Machen to create a joint program between the two institutions. “Florida A&M University will revisit its efforts for establishment […]