The university will hold “Campus Talk” forums next for students to voice their opinions about proposed budget cuts. The first set will be held on April 5 at 6 p.m. in the Cropper Hall basement, and the second forum will be held on April 6 in the Phase II Activity […]
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FAMU local fees may increase in the upcoming school year
Florida A&M students may see new fees or an increase in existing student fees for the 2010-2011 year. However, mandatory fees such as the activity and service fees, athletic fees and health fees will not see an increase for next year. Local fees, such as lab and supply fees imposed […]
Temporary Protected Status applications, allows Haitians living in Florida stay and legally work
The Florida A&M University College of Law Legal Clinic and Pro-Bono program is currently accepting Temporary Protected Status applications for Haitians living in Florida.According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano has determined an 18-month designation of TPS for Haitians […]
State of the Student Summit offers critical insight to FAMU students
Florida A&M is no stranger to having prominent figures grace its campus. From Bill Cosby to Bill Clinton, FAMU has seen a plethora of icons over the years. The 2010 State of the Student Summit was no different. On March 28, some very influential Americans graced the “Highest of Seven […]
Rev. Jesse Jackson keynotes graduation
The Rev. Jesse Jackson’s selection as keynote speaker at the Florida A&M College of Law’s commencement ceremony has drawn mixed reactions from students.On May 15 at 10 a.m., Jackson is scheduled to deliver his address at the sixth annual hooding ceremony at FAMU College of Law’s Orlando location. The day […]
Florida A& M Honors Week festivities kick off
A week-long showcase of the university’s best and brightest starts Monday. Florida A&M’s Honors Week consists of opportunities for honors students to shine through different events and seminars. The program is also a chance for students of the university to find out how they can get involved with the honors […]
Bill bans texting while driving
Drivers beware. Texting while driving may soon become illegal in the state of Florida. So far, 19 other states have passed a bill that could leave distracted drivers facing serious consequences. Legislators have been discussing this bill for the past three years. The failure of these efforts in the past […]
Graduating seniors and incoming freshmen face MAPP test
Imagine this scene: a graduating senior goes to the bookstore to try on his cap and gown. He goes to the counter and the clerk asks for his graduation card. Graduation card? The clerk tells him that he cannot try on his garments because he did not complete the Measurement […]
New FAMU alumni president wants to make changes
Increasing membership is the top priority for new national alumni president. Florida A&M knows of more than 45,000 alumni in Tallahassee, but currently there are fewer than 7 percent of members in FAMU National Alumni Association. The organization’s new president wants to change that. “I’m concerned that we have over […]
Career Center helps FAMU students with employment opportunities
The C.C. Cunningham Career Center is set up to help students find internships and full-time job opportunities; however, students often are left begging for employment opportunities. Delores A. Dean, director of the Florida A&M Career Center Division of Student Affairs, said registration for career counseling and employment information takes approximately […]