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FAMU Engages in Dialogue With Clinton on Sub-Saharan Africa

During the State Department Diplomacy Briefing Conference on Sub-Saharan Africa in Washington D.C. this week, Secretary of State Hilary Rodham Clinton addressed current issues, and allotted a Florida A&M University student, Calvin Hayes – one of three universities representatives – to pose a question regarding United States’ initiatives in bridging […]

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FAMU Students and Professor in South Africa

Florida A&M University professor Joe Ritchie and six journalism and graphic communication students has journeyed aside of students from Shantou University in Guangdong Province, China to Johannesburg, Africa covering the 2010 FIFA World Cup of Soccer. The students will produce daily multimedia stories, which will discuss the World Cup’s impact […]

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Health Council Discussed Tobacco Free Campuses

Florida A&M University School of Allied Health Sciences discussed the possibility of making the university a campus wide tobacco-free zone last night during the health council meeting – an initiative that Florida State University is working to implement and University of Florida has already put into action. The two main […]

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Florida Tuition Increases Again

Students who have been attending a Florida college for the past two years will see another tuition increase during the 2010-2011 school year. Following the 2010 Florida Legislative session, Gov. Charlie Crist signed the bill. Tuition will increase by 8 percent for undergraduates, along with a 7 percent tuition differential […]

Lifestyles

FAMU DRS Brings “The Wiz” to Campus

The students of Florida A&M University Developmental Research School received a standing ovation for their modern-twist production “The Wiz” on Thursday night. The play mimics the 1978 film that stars Diana Ross, along with the late Michael Jackson.  Almost 700 family members, students and friends watched Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin man and […]

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SGA President Gallop Franklin Now FSA President

Florida A&M University (FAMU) Student Government Association President Gallop Franklin II attains another presidential position, shortly after winning his second consecutive term as SGA president. Franklin was recently elected as Florida Student Association president, a positions that allows him to sit on the Florida Board of Governors. The FSA Board […]

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The Boys and Girls Club Struggling to Keep Doors Open

The Boys and Girls Club of the Big Bend is struggling to make ends meet because of the poor economy. The organization was recently told that it had one month to close or face severe cutbacks. Samuel “Buddy” Streit, president and CEO, chose the latter. “There’s not enough to keep […]

Lifestyles

FAMU students sets fashion trends by taking pets to classrooms

It is common to see students toting around teacup-sized dogs in shoulder bags as they go about their day. Dog experts say a majority of students do not have poochies for companionship. “I feel 99 percent of college students have their dogs for a fashion accessory,” said David Roundtree, a […]

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Program, name of college may contribute to job success

It’s exciting to make your post-graduation plans in hopes that you will land that dream job and start making some real money. You can actually stop living off of Ramen noodles and cereal and you can also invest in a new car. Sounds like plans for a sweeter life right? […]