Florida A&M University turns 125 years old on Oct. 3, and university officials have big plans to celebrate the anniversary. Sharon Saunders, university official, said they hope to recognize the university history and its different stakeholders. The students can look forward to Founder’s Day Convocation at 10:10 a.m. The university will […]
Author: Kathrine Nicolas
Interim Dean of the College of Education appointed
Patricia Green-Powell was appointed the new interim dean of the Florida A&M College of Education Thursday by Florida A&M University Interim President Larry Robinson. Former dean Genniver C. Bell, will remain a full time professor within the College of Education. In a press release, Robinson said the “change is in […]
Sweeping Changes for New Club Members at FAMU
Changes Include Anti-Hazing And Community Service Workshops, New Academic Standards, Improved Recordkeeping TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Membership intake for all Florida A&M University (FAMU) clubs and organizations will resume in September for the fall 2012 semester. The decision was made after a series of changes were implemented to prevent hazing, stress […]
FAMU Announces Sweeping Changes for Membership Intake
Florida A&M announced Thursday that students would again be allowed to join clubs but with many new requirements. Students must meet strict GPA, community service and credit-hour guidelines before they can be considered as members of the club, according to the university in a press statement. Former university president James […]
Robinson Lends a Hand for Freshman Move-In Week
A sea of helping hands welcomed incoming freshmen at McGuinn Hall as they unpacked their precious cargo Thursday morning. Among those lightening the load for the freshmen was Interim President Dr. Larry Robinson. “Since my first administrative role as Provost going back to the 2003 era I’ve always come to […]
Arielle Williams: A Business Graduate Searching for Work after Graduation
Arielle Williams, 23, sat in a black chair at her computer in her mother’s house and applied for food stamps. She never thought her four-year business administration degree would lead her to government assistance. Williams spoke with a representative over the phone after she submitted her application to ensure she […]
Richard Johnson: A Military Man with a Job
Second Lt. Richard Johnson wears a camouflaged uniform, a black beret and combat boots to work. Unlike a number of graduates from the Class of 2012, Johnson has a job. He majored in criminal justice with a minor in military science at Florida A&M, graduated this year and is already […]
FAMU Wants to Celebrate 125 in Style
Florida A&M celebrates 125 years this year, and university officials have big plans to mark the occasion. Sharon Saunders, director of communications, said the university hopes to recognize more than 200 alumni and other outstanding contributors to FAMU’s history. She said she plans to encourage campus organizations to participate through […]
Former FAMU Band Members, Graduates Expect ‘Vision’ from New Leader
Alumni, band directors and band members hope Florida A&M’s new band director with “vision” and will respect the tradition of university’s famed Marching “100” band. In June, FAMU began the search for a replacement for Julian White, the former director of bands who retired in the midst of a showdown […]
Ciara Taylor: An Activist In Debt after College
Ciara Taylor stepped out of her borrowed Oldsmobile and shuffled into her home after another day at work. Taylor, who graduated from Florida A&M in August, was unable to afford payments on her 2003 Mercedes-Benz after it broke down. “I am scared to look at what I owe,” Taylor said with […]