At first glance, Theodore Atkins may seem like just another face in the crowd. But after earning multiple degrees and placing fourth in a international bodybuilding show, this Florida A&M alumnus decided to come back with a desire to never settle for ordinary. Atkins came back this year to his […]

There may be hope for the students whose dreams of living in a costly city have been stifled by the country’s dwindling economy. Doris Doyle Corbett, director of corporate relations and alumni affairs for the school of business and industry, said students should not let the recession get in the […]

Students who know how to manage their money may be more likely to graduate. According to America College Testing, one in every four students will not finish college before their completion of sophomore year. Financial pressures are the number one reason why students drop out, according to the study. Florida […]

After four and half years of extensive research papers, frustrating group members and sleepless nights of editing — I am graduating. But instead of being excited about what’s to come, I’m nervous and unsure of my future and I hate that this is my reality. A week from today I’ll […]

This fall, 702 Florida A&M University students will graduate; this is a 4 percent increase from the fall 2007 graduating class of 672. Henry Kirby, the commencement chair said normally during the fall semester, the range varies from 650 to 750 graduates. Though 702 students will graduate, everyone may not […]

As graduation approaches for some, finding a job is usually the most pressing item on a graduate’s to do list. But let’s not forget about post graduation fashion. The days of rolling out of bed, and throwing on your favorite jeans, sweatshirt and flip-flops, are gone. Also, that ensemble featuring […]

Florida A&M University’s Community Psychology Graduate Program will host its first “We Believe in Youth Day” Saturday in order to reach Tallahassee’s youth. The event will take place at the Orange Avenue Apartment Complex and is open to youth between the ages of 11 and 16. Beverly Mount, who serves […]

Beginning Dec. 17, students with holds on their accounts will not be able to access the Student Administration System “OurFAMU/iRATTLER” until after Jan. 3, 2009. “We are very aware of blocks students have on their accounts,” said Karen Parker, adviser of the School of General Studies. “For general studies, we […]

Throughout 2008, the university has made several strides to demonstrate excellence with care. Namely when Ammons’ administration lifted the daunting probation, students soared in numbers to promote political awareness and many of our constituents achieved several accomplishments. This momentum need not die. It must continue to be a driving force […]

There it was. Staring me in my face with all its flawed glory on the morning of Monday, Sept. 3, 2007. It was my first issue of The Famuan. It was the culmination of nearly 14 hours of work. And it was wonderfully inadequate. A bad folio here. A stretched […]