The Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics ranked Florida A&M University second behind the University of Phoenix-Online Campus in producing more blacks with bachelor degrees. The survey was conducted during the 2007-2008 academic year and handed over to the Department of Education in mid-March of 2009. Chief Communications […]
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Aquatics club addresses concerns to senate
The senate chambers was standing room only. Several students came out to the 39th Student Senate meeting Monday to support the new freshman class senators and the Aquatics Club. “I didn’t think it would be this many people, I just came to support my friend [freshman senator],” said Jasmine Fields, […]
‘Struggles and success’ on HBCU campuses
In the past month, three Historically Black Colleges and Universities faced challenges such as a student protest that lead to change, slight increase of enrollment numbers and greek letter organization violence. At Howard University, students won a protest against officials to extend the hours of registration. “The financial aid office […]
FAMU SGA will disburse $30k to students in need
The student stimulus package from the Franklin-Hayes administration has been finalized and is available for students. During campaign season, the Franklin–Hayes ticket promised students that they would pay attention to student issues. The student stimulus package is the response to these issues. The stimulus package consists of $30,000 that students […]
Fake bills discovered
Florida A&M police are investigating two instances of reported counterfeiting and forgery on campus. The first incident occurred Thursday and the second took place Monday according to an investigative report released by the FAMU Department of Public Safety Tuesday. “It’s nothing as far as widespread alarm, we just want our […]
Atlanta Classic brings in big bucks
The 21st annual Bank of America Football Classic brought Florida A&M University 35 percent of the gate revenues from the Georgia Dome on Saturday. Sharon Saunders, chief communications officer, said the official revenue amount would not be disclosed until later in the year. “The Atlanta Classic once again has rejuvenated […]
Leon County Schools receive bonus
Leon County Schools rejoice after a recent bonus. The Leon County School Board has approved a budget that added 25 cents for every $1,000 of property value. “This is expected to generate $3.8 million with the state chipping in an extra $1.1 million, said Chris Petley, Spokesperson for Leon County […]
FAMU professor defends column on ‘The O’Reilly Factor’
Jeremy Levitt, the dean for International Programs at the college, wrote the column “Think Twice” published in the Orlando Sentinel Sept. 15 disputing the recent racial comments against President Barack Obama. Levitt accused “right-wing politicians” and the “media” of misleading the public about President Obama. “I do not remember another […]
Study abroad program cut because of lack of interest
The European Liberal Arts Program Spring Break Tour, a study abroad opportunity spearheaded by Florida State University but promoted by Florida A&M University was canceled due to lack of interest. The tour involved a visit to London and Paris in conjunction with an online arts and humanities class. It was […]
Obama selects FAMU alum as a United States Ambassador
A Florida A&M University alumnus was sworn in as a U.S. Ambassador Monday. Teddy B. Taylor earned his bachelors of science degree in political science in June 1975 from Florida A&M University. Taylor was chosen to be the ambassador-designate to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, all […]