The Famuan

FAMU accreditation is back on track

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACS) Thursday lifted the probation of Florida A&M University and reinstated their accreditation.

During its annual meeting, SACS removed FAMU from probation and requested no further reports.

"We have been able to solve and address the critical issues that threatened the very existence of this university," said FAMU President James H.

FAMU probation lifted

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Florida A&M University's students and alumni can now let out an sigh of relief. The FAMUAN has received information that the SACS committee has lifted Florida A&M University's probationary status.

"They are now in compliance with all of our standards," said Belle Wheelan, president of the Commission of Colleges of Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Local artist creates tunes for Obama

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Democratic Presidential nominee Barack Obama may have a new song to march to during his as he ventures towards the oval office.

Local musician Cody ChesnuTT is using his talents to aid Sen. Obama's campaign through music. The tune that began as a song ChesnuTT sung to his 5-year-old son at home, is now a fully-produced "unofficial" anthem for the democratic presidential candidate.

Guilty plea from former FAMU administrator

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Former Florida A&M University administrator, Patricia Walker McGill plead guilty to stealing federal grant money from the university. McGill was said to have stole more than $100,000 in grant money from the U.S. Education Department for personal use. Yesterday afternoon McGill officially withdrew her not guilty plea after two days of allegations and witness testimony.

Law school grade change scandal results in firings and dimissals

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Three employees of the College of Law have been fired and two students have been dismissed in result of a grade change scandal. An internal investigation by the Audit and Compliance, launched in February resulted in the firings and dismissals. The law school's acting registrar Deborah Swain, program assistant Carol Rojas, and assistant director of admissions Derrien Bonney, have all been let go.

FAMU builds bridges with Nigerian University

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The University of Abuja and Florida A&M University signed a memorandum of agreement Friday morning to broaden and further expand cultural boundaries between the two university.

At 9 a.m., a press conference was held on the fourth floor of Lee Hall to announce the relationship, which will allow FAMU students and faculty to study abroad.

Roast and Toast

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Marching '100' band director, Julian White, Ph. D, teased and praised by family, friends and students alike at The 5th Annual Roast and Toast at the Civic Center Friday.

The event was a fund raiser sponsored by the Leon County Chapter of the Florida A&M University National Alumni Association.

FAMU's Deltas win 'Big Give' competition

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After weeks of fund raising efforts, it was announced Monday that the Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. defeated the Kappa Sigma Chapter at Florida State University in a charity competition in hopes to gain a spot on "Oprah's Big Give.

Judge grants extension for Kappa civil suit

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A civil court judge sided with defense attorneys Wednesday in their motion to dismiss a complaint in civil suit filed against their clients, the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. and five members of the fraternity who were charged in the hazing of a Florida A&M University student in 2006.