Imani Cooper is the 112th Miss Florida A&M University Sydne Vigille | The Famuan Heavy is the head that wears the crown, but faith is what keeps that head held high. At least that is true for the newly crowned 112th Miss Florida A&M University, Imani Cooper. In Swahili, her […]
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Longest table brings hope to a devastated community
Event attendees of The Longest Table enjoy warm food on Sunday Oct. 14th Jina Gilliam | The Famuan In the midst of Hurricane Michael’s aftermath, the City of Tallahassee and Democratic nominee for Governor of Florida and current Mayor of Tallahassee, Andrew Gillum hosted The Longest Table. The event took […]
FAMU alumni award black male students over $10,000 in scholarships
1 Brother 2 Another event awards over $10,000 in scholarships Photo Credit: Manhood on the Go On Oct. 4, over 50 male scholars were present in the Student Union Multipurpose Room at Florida A&M University for the Manhood On The Go Foundation’s “1 Brother 2 Another Men’s Expo.” The event […]
FAMU football players conquer through hardships of Hurricane Michael
Running back Azende Rey running his route against Fort Valley State on Sept 1. Sydne Viglle | The Famuan The devastation of Hurricane Michael affected numerous individuals in the Tallahassee area, but it is safe to say that the Florida A&M football team persevered through adversity by successfully competing despite the […]
FAMU grad students help improve city’s south side
FAMU students and administrators met earlier this week to discuss the Greater Bond Project. Shavell Martin | The Famuan The greater Bond community’s “Do Something Day” is a joint effort to improve the quality of life on Tallahassee’s south side. It is the result of a partnership between the City of Tallahassee, […]
Law school donates supplies to main campus post-hurricane
FAMU President Larry Robinson voiced his thanks to the university's law school. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Strong, FAMU's Information and Media Service Coordinator. The FAMU College of Law did not hesitate to reach out when Hurricane Michael made a mess of Leon County. Members of the law school in Orlando […]
Mormons hoping to convert FAMU students
Mormons are dedicated to spreading the word of their faith. Photo submitted by Landy Coulanges. FAMU students have seen them on campus. They are easy to spot because they don’t look like FAMU students, even though they are college-aged. Some students have been approached by them – and many students […]
FAMU goes to TCC to recruit students
FAMU made its presence felt at TCC on Wednesday. Photo submitted by Nubian Jean-Charles. Orange and green filled the student union at Tallahassee Community College on Wednesday. TCC students encountered orange and green table covers, displays and different materials for distribution promoting FAMU programs. FAMU faculty and staff hosted the […]
Hurricane victims make Leon County schools their new home
Leon County Superintendent, Rocky Hanna, and two assistant superintendents held a press conference about incoming students. Photo submitted by Shay Simon. Leon County students returned to school and their normal routines on Monday after an unexpected four days off because of Hurricane Michael. As Preston Harris walked his daughter to […]
Webcast Oct. 19, 2018
Watch the devastation of Hurricane Michael on Marianna County in Florida on News 20 at 5 LIVE on Channel 20 in the North Florida and South Georgia region. Bringing you the latest news LIVE every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Production by School of Journalism and Graphic Communication students. Take […]