It’s Homecoming on the Hill, and the Rattler faithful are slithering around campus in their orange and green, enjoying the camaraderie of the annual event. But after all the alumni hit the road after a weekend of nostalgic hangovers; and after the vendors skip town leaving behind littered parking lots […]
Author: Jason Lawrence
Year-long Celebration Showcases Legacy
The accomplishments in Florida A&M’s 124-year history can probably fill a book. However, given the space limitations of this medium few highlights will do. Founded in 1887, FAMU has since proven to be more than just an institution rooted in history, but a powerful movement. In 1984, FAMU offered its […]
Luncheon to Garner Alumni Support
Andre Hammel, chair of the Seventh Annual Young Alumni Giving Luncheon, described the fundraising event as a “win-win” for the university and alumni. “Supporting events such as YAG strengthens the bond between alumni and the university while creating scholarships for current and future Rattlers,” said Hammel. Hamel was the 2002-2003 […]
Musician Charms China
Jaren Walker discovered music and the alto and tenor saxophone in elementary school. Now, music has taken him from his hometown, Jacksonville, to Florida A&M and to Macau, where he performed with the band, Funky Deep. In elementary school, Band Director Darryl Wilson, a former graduate from Florida A&M and […]
Students Welcome BET College Tour
Live music, free food and the chance to be seen on national television was enough to keep Rattlers’ homecoming spirits high. This year, Florida A&M marked its 10th year collaboration with the BET College Tour. Students leaving class gathered around a huge stage to cheer on their friends during the […]
Chronic Depression Interrupts Classes
When he arrived on Florida A&M’s campus, Kevin Tajdari’s goals were to get involved on campus and finish the semester with a great GPA. The first-year music education student and Tallahassee native is withdrawing from FAMU, however, with less than two months completed. 18-year old Tajdari has dysthymia; a chronic […]
Son Shares Pain of HIV-Infected Father
Recently, Florida A&M student Stephen Howard (name changed to protect his identity), has opened up to share his experience about growing up with a father who has AIDS. Andrew Howard, Stephen’s father, has always been involved in his life. Stephen and his father have always lived in the same house […]
Tennis Team Wins 5th National Championship
The Florida A&M men’s tennis team was triumphant at the Clayton County HBCU National Tennis Championship in Atlanta. The win set the standard for the Rattlers, as this was their first tournament of the season. FAMU has won the title five of the 11 years the championship has existed. […]
Honors Program Sees Greater Enrollment
Although the program experienced a cutback in its operating budget, the number of students this year increased from 365 to 390, according to the program’s director, Emma Waters Dawson. The ranks of the best and brightest have expanded as Florida A&M’s honors program grew by about 7 percent since last […]
Steve Jobs Dies
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs died tonight. He had long fought poor health, and last month, resigned as CEO from the company that he helped create and shape into one of the largest technology powerhouses this century. Tech will never be the same. Read The New York Times story about Steve […]