Hard work should be rewarded. But at times, people can fall short of their goals for reasons that are out of their control. Regardless of how hard people may try, some things still don’t go their way. This tough lesson is just a part of life and […]
Author: Cameron Daniels
Wrestling team doing well despite not being funded by school
Although the Florida A&M University Varsity Wrestling Team does not receive funding from the university’s athletic department, the team still competes in tournaments to prepare for the Southeastern Regional Conference Championship on Feb. 27, 2010, at FAMU. Last season, the team took home third place at the regional […]
Recreation center trainer goes above and beyond his duties
The Florida A&M University recreational center has many young and talented trainers. Sean Montford, with his caring style and high work ethic, stands out from the rest of the pack. Sean Montford, 20, is a third-year allied health pre-physical therapy student from Miami. “I started working at the gym as […]
Fellowship introduced to help graduate students through the program
Florida A&M recently commenced the James H. Ammons Fellowship as part of the School of Graduate Studies and Research initiation of the HBCU Graduate Research and Education Program (HGREP), an exertion to increase the number of underrepresented minorities with advanced degrees. FAMU has partnered with other presidents at black […]
Advertising agency promotes fuel-efficient car in contest
On Wednesday, student-run advertising group Insight A&M put on an event to showcase the Honda Insight and its “green” features in the School of Business and Industry parking lot. At the beginning of the semester, EdVenture Partners had two goals, which were to promote the new hybrid Honda Insight […]
Concert budget released
The final numbers of the Florida A&M Homecoming 2009 concert are out. A report obtained by the Famuan, Wednesday afternoon, showed the total concert expenses at $212,061.66. FAMU fronted $150,000 to concert promoter of Double Trouble Entertainment, Will “The Thrill” McKenzie. McKenzie expenses totaled to $181,023.25, fronting most of […]
U.S. Airman of Note to perform at Lee Hall
Not going to the Florida Classic this weekend? Check out The United States Airman of Note’s performance Friday at 8 p.m. in Lee Hall Auditorium. According to Usafband.af.mil, the Airman of Note is the premier jazz ensemble of the U.S. Air Force. They are world-renowned and have played in […]
Living on a budget beneficial to students
When is the last time you sat down and created a personal financial budget? Having a planned budget can help students keep track of their expenses and allow them to set financial goals. Jaren Jones, 19, a second-year business student from Indianapolis, Ind., learned the hard way that he needed […]
Introductory course helps students interested in the music industry
Have you heard the melodic sounds of vocals, instruments and bass coming from the second floor of the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication? These loud noises are actually students enrolled in the Introduction to Music Recording course who are receiving hands-on training in music recording. Instructors Glenn Hutchinson, JR […]
Interest and number of students studying abroad increases
China, Kenya and the Dominican Republic are just a few places that students are choosing to go and study abroad. The Study Abroad Program has something to offer for every level of interest and the opportunity can put students ahead of their competitors for certain jobs. FAMU’s Office of […]