It’s showtime for Florida A&M University. SACS, formerly known as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, is on campus this week in an attempt to determine if FAMU is taking care of business and able to be reaffirmed as an accredited university. Accreditation is […]
Author: Tajae Jones | Staff Reporter
Vincent Jeffries represents FAMU as “Academic Heisman” semifinalist
Vincent Jefferies working out at FAMU's NFL Pro Day. Photo credit: Ahmon Lott In the time Vincent Jeffries spent at Florida A&M University, he distinguished himself as a scholar, athlete and pillar in the community. On Sept. 27, 2017, the National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced […]
FAMU’s NFL Pro Day
Wide receiver Brandon Norwood running his 40-yard dash. Photo credit: Ahmon Lott Florida A&M hosted their annual NFL pro day Tuesday to accommodate their draft eligible players. The Rattlers utilized the fieldhouse facility and weight room to host the broad jump, vertical jump and bench-press events while the participants decided to […]
Soul food a way of life for FAMU grad
Chef Ce’tia Hunter is a FAMU grad who has used her cooking skills to spice up life and start her entrepreneurial career. During her time at FAMU she majored in public relations and minored in business. The 22-year-old is from Jacksonville, where she is also currently located. Having made special […]
Thousands gather for March for Our Lives rally
Parkland students and alumni gathered behind the Capitol for the rally Saturday. (Photo: Nia Muldrow) Thousands of people flooded the lawn of Florida’s historic Capitol in support of the March for Our Lives rally on Saturday. The rally followed the mass shooing that happened on Feb. 14 at Marjory Stoneman […]
FAMU needed to do better during Women’s History Month
Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) campus, is filled with hard-working women who are constantly striving to make our illustrious campus a better place. Whether they are a part of the custodial staff or one of the associate deans, FAMU women are a staple in what helps makes this university run. I […]
Spring Preview gives students a teaser of FAMU
Photo credit: Aldernico Brioche To encourage prospective students to attend Florida A&M University (FAMU), the Office of New Student Orientation (NSO) hosted its annual Spring Preview from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on March 24 in the Al Lawson Multipurpose Center. NSO, which coordinates programs designed to facilitate students’ transition […]
Lights, camera, action: Film festival back at last
It’s been a long time coming. After a two-year hiatus, the Tallahassee Film Festival made its return back into the city. Initiated in 2008, the festival is a weekend-long event where 90 films across different genres will play at different venues around Tallahassee. The event went into action at 7 […]
From the Mississippi Delta to be performed by Essential Theatre
Sarah Lubin, Joy Fagg and Jessica Allen have roles in From the Mississippi Delta, which is to be performed March 28 to April 1 in the Charles Winter Wood Theatre. Photo credit: FAMU's Essential Theatre Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Essential Theatre will showcase the play From the Mississippi Delta by Erdnesha Ida […]
FAMU First Lady Sharon Robinson hopes to ‘Sound the Alarm!’ to empower women
FAMU School of Allied Health Sciences Health Informatics and Information Management students gathered in front of their informational booth Credit: Naja Hardmon Dozens gathered in attendance at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s (FAMU) Hansel E. Tookes Sr. Recreational Center on March 23 to bring awareness to various health issues women face. […]