The price of text books is a problem that plagues students every semester, but one alternative to this ongoing problem is offered by the Coleman Library. After worrying about tuition, getting overrides for classes and living expenses, students often have another obstacle they have to overcome: paying for school books. […]

The Graduate Feeder Scholars Program (GFSP) bridges the gap for FAMU students between undergraduate and graduate school. This year, the program takes place Oct. 5 and Oct. 6 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Perry Paige Auditorium. The recruitment fair ends Oct. 7. in the Grand Ballroom. The […]

The State Normal College for Colored Students, or FAMU as it is presently known, opened October 3, 1887, with a student body of 15 pupils. It was initially founded to provide advanced training for teachers in one wooden building. No housing was provided. The first wave of students that attended […]

Founder’s Day has again fallen upon FAMU. This day is a day when homage is paid to those who have contributed their blood, sweat, tears and even lives and worked diligently to produce this illustrious University that many hold dear in their hearts. It will prove to be an emotional […]

In its inaugural years, the State Normal School for Colored Students was fortunate to have an intelligent and progressive leader in Thomas De Saille Tucker. The book “Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University: A Centennial History by Leedell Neyland,” also known as “The History of FAMU,” indicates that Tucker had a […]

The State Normal School for Colored Students was established in 1887 so that blacks could be trained as teachers and return to their communities to educate youth. The Board of Education went through an intensive search for a president and eventually settled on Thomas De Saille Tucker, an attorney from […]

I was made aware that there is an employee in the university’s controller’s office by the name of Freddie Lee Benjamin, Jr. There is also a man by the name of Freddie Lee Benjamin, Jr listed as a Florida Sex Offender. Could this be a case of mistaken identify or […]

I am disappointed in the Famuan. I was one of the many who sent my opinion to the newspaper about my disgust with our financial services. I did not stop there. I also told my elected officials about issues concerning net checks and late payments fees accessed to students with […]

He may be famous for winning the Heisman Trophy, being an inductee into the Pro football Hall-of-Fame, and making millions from movie appearances and commercial endorsements. But, as far as some FAMU students are concerned Orenthal James Simpson is infamous for being the murder suspect in the “Trial of the […]

Lacrosse Returns to Morgan State University Morgan State is broadening its sports horizons. In the twilight between the basketball and football seasons, a Morgan Lacrosse team fights for their own space in the Morgan spotlight. “I love this game,” said Marc Brooks, using the NBA slogan for his own passion. […]