Friday, November 15, 2024
FAMU National Alumni Association (Photo: Getty Images ) After receiving word that funding for Florida A&M’s planned Center for Access and Student Success (CASS) project was in jeopardy, the FAMU National Alumni Association and students have stepped in to lobby lawmakers at the Capitol. The NAA left messages for state […]
Photo credit: Sydne Vigille The FAMU women’s basketball team went up against one of the top teams in the conference on Saturday — North Carolina A&T. Despite enjoying home-court advantage, it did not go well for the Rattlers (6-21, 4-10 MEAC) at the Lawson Center. The NCA&T Aggies (18-8, 13-1) […]
During Black History Month, students at Florida State University (FSU) and Florida A&M University (FAMU) honor the many achievements and contributions of African-Americans through events across Tallahassee, but how these events are coordinated differ. Mostly FSU events are coordinated by their Black Student Union (BSU), whereas the events at FAMU […]
Ryan Anderson pitched five innings for the Rattlers and gave up six hits, six runs, and six walks Photo by: Ahmon Lott The Florida A&M Rattlers took on the Alcorn State Braves, in the first of a four-game weekend series. The Braves got the action started early hanging a crooked five […]
Robinson addresses faculty senate with changes to come. Photo credit: Nyasha Baly Larry Robinson, president of Florida A&M University, ensured the faculty senate that the institution is not backing down from the challenge of finding more funding, better internships, and relationships with corporate companies across the country. Robinson informed senators about […]
In celebration of Black History Month, the FAMU Music Department presented a "Coffee House" Jazz Concert on Thursday in the Foster-Tanner band rehearsal hall. Photo credit: Maritza Bannerman Florida A&M University's (FAMU) Jazz Ensemble, jazz faculty and Essential Theatre presented "A Night at The Cotton Club,” Thursday evening held in the […]
FAMU Student Veteran's of America member with the President and CEO of the National Chapter Student Veterans of America. Photo credit: Michael Howard There are currently over 400 veterans and dependents, the spouses or children of those that have served in the armed forces, that attend Florida A&M University. […]
Fox News Host Laura Ingraham told LeBron James to "shut up and dribble." Photo credit: NBA.com “Lebron and Kevin, you are great players, but no one voted for you,” Fox News host Laura Ingraham said during one of her recent rants. “So, keep the political commentaries to yourself. Or […]
Students are preparing to make plans for the upcoming academic spring break of classes. But the No. 1 question is: Where to go? While many students seek out sunny beaches for their vacay, others are taking things internationally. Christopher Daniels, a professor of international relations, will be taking students abroad […]
Statistics provided by the FAMU Office of Institutional Research and The Office of Academic Affairs. Graph by Kiah Lewis Compared to enrollment at this time last year and projections for fall 2018 enrollment, FAMU’s student body is growing. Fall enrollment was at 9,800 students and the current enrollment is 9,304. […]