Florida A&M President James Ammons nominated former Florida House Representative Marjorie Turnbull to serve on the university’s Board of Trustees. The Board of Governors approved the recommendation Thursday. The Board of Trustees is the governing body for the university, and consists of 13 members, including the university president and student […]

For the past year, State universities in Florida have faced stiff budget cuts and Florida A&M has managed to stay on track. Despite  the increased cost in electricity usage during the 2008-2009 academic year, FAMU was able to meet its utilities budget, according to Deborah Leon, associate budget director. “This […]

The Florida A&M homecoming game not only yielded a victory on the field, but it was also a winning opportunity for the university. During halftime, FAMU was awarded a grant by the Office of the Director of the National Intelligence Community. President James Ammons was presented with a check of […]

Gaither Gymnasium was filled to capacity Friday morning as students, faculty and alumni gathered to attend the Florida A&M annual homecoming convocation.  FAMU alumnus Bernard Kinsey, entrepreneur, philanthropist and black art collector, served as keynote speaker.  Kinsey encouraged students to live up to their fullest potential by sharing influential stories […]

In Monday’s meeting, student senators proposed industrial changes for the senate chambers and the Florida A&M Concert Choir requested funds for new uniforms. Senator Iman Sandifer spoke to the senate about a technology improvement plan for the senate chambers. The proposal will transform the student senate chambers into a multi-faceted […]

A fight broke out at the BET College Tour event on Wednesday between three non-students at the Florida A&M Park. Authorities at the FAMU Department of Public Safety said no arrests were made. The three victims of the brawl, two former FAMU students and a homecoming visitor, were detained. FAMU […]

Many people can wake up to the smooth voice of Russ Mitchell, eat dinner while watching memorable story told by Byron Pitts, Randall Pinkston or Bill Whitaker and fall asleep to the mysteries of Harold Dow, but the students of Florida A&M’s journalism school were given the opportunity to see […]

Bernard Kinsey, a Florida A&M alumnus, is the guest speaker for this year’s homecoming convocation. Kinsey is an avid art collector, and owns one of the largest collections of 19th and 20th century artifacts tracing the history of black people. Kinsey and his wife are currently featuring their art collection […]

The alleged masterminds behind the Circle K credit card fraud are in jail, following their arrest Wednesday by a joint task force of the Tallahassee Police Department, Leon County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Secret Service. Deputies at the LCSO arrested Reginald Voltaire and Junior Douger. They were charged with […]

To increase safety and minimize outside activity, the Florida A&M department of public safety is checking for identification during homecoming week. Additional police squads will be stationed around campus checking for foul play in light of the increased attention surrounding the university during homecoming. “We have had a heightened awareness […]