Courtesy of Famu Athletics The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Lady Rattlers Volleyball team defended their home court against North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Friday night. The lady Rattlers dominated from start to finish, beating the Lady Eagles in 3 sets 25-17, 25-16, and 25-18. The Rattlers came into the game […]
Author: Freeman Hinson
Florida State University Hosts Annual Sports Management Conference
Florida State University (FSU) hosted the 17th annual Sports Management Conference on Friday in the FSU Student services building. The FSU Sports Management Conference gives an opportunity to those who attend to network with a variety of sport organizations, listen to professionals in the industry and enhance your employment potential. […]
As graduation nears, graduating seniors worry about Job Opportunities.
Courtesy of College Candy As fall graduation approaches for many seniors across the country, the job application process will soon, if not already, begin. Even with improvements in the economy and unemployment rate at 5.1 percent, there were no silver linings in a recent report about the status of jobs […]
HB43 passed allowing Florida churches to say no to gay marriage.
House Bill 43 won its first approval Wednesday that would shield religious leaders from being accused of refusing to marry gay couples even though sponsors said churches already have the right. The vote was 9-4 with all Republicans supporting it and all Democrats opposed. HB 43 says that churches and […]
Grads Are Back:
Courtesy of Famu SJGC via Twitter The school of Journalism and Graphic Communication is ready to launch its annual Grads Are Back: Straight Outta J-school. This year’s theme is inspired by the box office hit “Straight Outta Compton” executive produced by Famu Alumni Will Packer. The week-long event Grads Are Back […]
Rattlers for Better Business
Instructor and Entrepreneur, Latanya White Photo courtesy of SBDC FAMU Better Business RattlersFlorida A&M University (FAMU) alumna, LaTanya White, is a modern day Renaissance woman specializing in all areas of business and entrepreneurship. White owns and operates a number of businesses and earned her M.B.A. from the School of Business […]
Ben Carson to make a Stop in Tallahassee
Presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson will stop in Tallahassee Nov. 2 during his 38-city book tour. Carson will appear at Books-A-Million on Thomasville Road at 11:30 a.m. according to bencarson.com. Carson is promoting his new book “A More Perfect Union” which hit shelves this week. “I wrote this book to […]
Rattlers Look for Win On and Off the Field
Courtesy of Famu Athletics The Florida A&M [FAMU] Rattlers’ football team are having a tough season on and off the field. The Rattlers are 0-5 for a second time, within the last two years. They are currently under the NCAA Level Two sanction derived from low multi-year Academic Progress Rate […]
Memorial of the great Sybil Collins Mobley, Ph.D., Dean Emerita
Dr. Sybil C. Mobley, dean emeritus and founder of the School of Business and Industry at FAMU. Hundreds of people gathered at Florida A&M University to remember the late Dr. Mobley who has directly impacted many students and faculty. The memorial service was held on Thursday evening in Lee Hall. […]
The Treatment for DCIS may be too Aggressive for Patients
For most women, regular mammograms can start at age 50. Some as early as age 40. In many cases such as Kathleen Fraser’s, her first mammogram was in her early 30s, but by then it was too late. Fraser was diagnosed with stage 3 Breast Cancer at age 32. During […]