Students gathering around “Endless War,” a two-panel oil on canvas diptych that depicts a struggle between the male and female principles. | Photo credit: Thaddaeus Watkins Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students occupied both levels of the Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery Thursday as they witnessed the nationally acclaimed exhibit of figurative […]
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a day of service, not a day off
2018 marks the 50th year since Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination, yet through the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday his legacy lives on. The Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday is celebrated on the third Monday in January of each year in honor of celebrating the life and legacy […]
FAMU celebrates the legacy of Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.
The cold, rainy day did not stop students, faculty and staff of Florida A&M University and the surrounding community from attending the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation in Jake Gaither Gymnasium. The convocation was scheduled to honor the life and legacy of King’s victory in civil rights while […]
Tutoring emphasized through Leon County’s literacy center
BL Perry Jr. Library located at 2817 South Adams Street Photo credit: Alden Field Since its founding in 1980, the Family Literacy Center located in the Dr. B.L. Perry Jr. Branch Library on South Adams Street continues to give support to the Leon County community. The Family Literacy Center motivates K-12, […]
Rattlers lose to the Cardinals
Marcus Barham along with Desmond Williams checking into the game | Photo credit: FAMU Athletics Florida A&M men’s basketball took the court on December 29, to confront Ball State University. The Rattlers were defeated 54-75 in a crucial match up against The Cardinals. FAMU led for most of the first […]
Marching 100 taking part in St. Petersburg MLK event
Florida A&M’s famed Marching 100 is traveling to St. Petersburg on Sunday for that city’s annual Martin Luther King Day Parade and Festival celebration on Monday. The band, arguably the university’s most visible ambassador, has been a regular feature in St. Petersburg for this national holiday. DuBois Colon, a third-year […]
2018 MLK Convocation
Attorney Benjamin Crump speaking at FAMU's MLK Convocation.
FAMU’s annual Career Fair coming up
With Spring semester underway and everyone heading back to classes, it officially marks the kick-off of recruitment season. Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University is scheduled to host its annual Career Fair Expo Wednesday January 24, 2018 in the Al Lawson Center with a list of other career events happening prior. […]
Williams, Barham score 57 combined, as the Rattlers still search for second win
Shooting guard Marcus Barham at the free-throw against North Florida | Photo credit: FAMU Athletics Desmond Williams’ 27 points, and Marcus Barham’s 30, combined for 57 points Monday night in the Rattlers loss to the University of North Florida Ospreys. Marcus Barham, a senior guard from […]
FAMU football: Former coach Steven Jerry will not return
Photo credit: FAMU Athletics Former Florida A&M University (FAMU) wide-receivers coach Steven Jerry announced on Twitter late last night that he will no longer return to the Rattler’s sideline to coach. Jerry was informed of his release through a text message but says he is thankful for the relationships he […]