The first Fall 20007 issue of the award-winning newspaper, The Famuan, will hit newsstands tomorrow. Inside you will find the latest edition of The Survival Guide filled with valuable information and tips for incoming Rattlers. For the latest on what’s going on in the FAMU community, be sure to pick […]
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Johnson intends to fill dean positions
Howard Johnson, presidential search finalist, said he is dedicated to permanently filling dean positions and maintaining student enrollment at what he declared “one of the elite universities in the nation.” Students, faculty, alumni and community leaders convened Wednesday in the Grand Ballroom and north wing of the School of Business […]
Cityslickers
After skimming the men’s basketball team’s roster, there is a statistic sports fans cannot help but notice. It has nothing to do with points, rebounds or assists. The thing that stands out most is the Illinois abbreviation that follows nearly half the names on the Rattler roster. “When I came […]
“The Commons” set for a comeback
Florida A&M University is renovating its University Commons to be more user-friendly for students and faculty. University officials say the new Commons is going to be well equipped with the latest technology, office space and labs. “My overall goal for this project is to revive a building in the heart […]
Wachovia Bank takes over campus ATM’s
Florida A & M University is closing its account with Capital City Bank and teaming up with Wachovia Bank this Fall. FAMU will soon be replacing all of the ATM’s on campus with Wachovia Bank ATM’s because its contract of more than five years with Capital City Bank has expired. […]
Bryant deserves credit for all that she criticizes
I wish you the worst kind of criticism for everything you do, because that makes you fight to achieve beyond what you normally would.” – motivational speaker Earl Reum I was truly appalled but not surprised by the comments made by former Florida A&M University Interim President Dr. Castell Vaughn […]
‘Marching 100’ turns ‘Real Yellow Pages’ orange and green
Florida A&M University’s Marching 100 recently performed with Prince at the Super Bowl XLI, they took a trip to Paris and now their next stop could be your living room. Tuesday afternoon, AT&T announced that the Marching 100 would be featured on the covers of its “Real Yellow Pages” phone […]
Woodard family finalizes funeral plans
The bodies of Janise Joseph Woodard, 24, and her 6-month-old son, Joseph have been released to the Woodard family. The memorial service for Woodard and her son will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday at Harvest Time International located at 225 N. Kennel Road in Sanford. The funeral service […]
Law School Reflects on Janise Woodard, Prepares for Memorial Service
The seat which Janise Joseph Woodard, 24, occupied in her Criminal Law Class will remain vacant, as fellow students mourn their beloved classmate. “No one is allowed to sit in it because we feel she can’t be replaced,” said Ursula Velze, a fellow law student. Woodard, a first-year law student […]
SACS Probation, Administrative Policies take spotlight at BOT Meeting
Florida A&M University’s plan to move the university out of probationary status, as well as implementing new policies and procedures was at the center of Wednesday’s Board of Trustees meeting. The Reverend R.B. Holmes presented university president, James Ammons to the board. This was Ammons first official introduction and presentation […]