hoto credit: Florida A&M University SGA President Justin Bruno Florida A&M's Student Government Association President Justin Bruno has resigned as president of the student body, effective immediately. In a letter addressed to the student body on Nov. 28, Bruno states reasoning for resignation due to disruptive influences and dysfunction within student […]
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Athletic director steps down, announces job at Kennesaw State University
Florida A&M University Athletic Director Milton Overton Florida A&M University Athletic Director Milton Overton has resigned to take the A.D. job at Kennesaw State University. FAMU Forward announced Overton’s departure and new role at Kennesaw State Tuesday. Overton was hired by former FAMU President Elmira Mangum, and was in charge of […]
It’s Homecoming at SJGC!
Irma’s effect on Leon County
Bragg Memorial Stadium grounds were turned into an operations base for over 900 FEMA personnel that were stationed on campus for hurricane relief efforts. Photo credit: Merlina Aventurin and Ernest Nelfrard Forecasted to be a Category 4 hurricane […]
FAMU falls short at Tampa Classic
Photo credit: Ahmon Lott Florida A&M University was defeated by Tennessee State University (24-13) during the Tampa Classic held at Raymond James Stadium on Saturday. TSU came into the game undefeated (2-0), while FAMU came in at an even .500 (1-1). Most Florida colleges canceled their weekend football games […]
FAMU becomes FEMA operation base for Hurricane Irma
As the Tallahassee community braces for the impact of Hurricane Irma, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is prepared to respond to emergencies throughout Leon county. About 10 p.m. Saturday, FEMA personnel were spotted barricading all entrances to Bragg Memorial Stadium to keep roads clear for emergency vehicles in […]
Tallahassee students prepare for Hurricane Irma
Local residents pile into gas stations before Hurricane Irma hits Tallahassee. Hurricane Irma is expected to hit Tallahassee as a Category 2 or 3 Monday. Tallahassee students and universities are preparing for the potential displacement the hurricane is expected to bring. Governor Rick Scott released a statement on Sept. […]
FAMU places 3rd, awarded $10,000 in HBCU Challenge
FAMU students Shelby Avery (left), David Holmes and Jamel Booth pose with Tom Joyner after receiving a third-place award in the Ford HBCU Community Challenge on Thursday. The students won $10,000 in grant money to implement their project. (LaCrai Mitchell/The Famuan) DEARBORN, Mich. — iPad minis were just a small […]
News 20 at Five: FSU Shooting Coverage
(MGNonline.com) News 20 at Five's Friday afternoon special edition newscast from Nov. 21, 2014, features coverage of the shooting at Florida State University, President Barack Obama's immigration plans and updates in sports. It was produced by former Famuan Editor-in-Chief Nolan McCaskill.
Source: Head coach Earl Holmes relieved of duties
Earl Holmes (FAMUAthletics) Florida A&M's head football coach Earl Holmes has been relieved of his duties, according to WANM 90.5 sources. Those sources also said defensive backs coach Corey Fuller will be named the team’s interim coach. The weekly Tuesday press conference, which Holmes participates in, along with players, was canceled […]