The housing stepshow helps kick-off the 2018 Florida A&M University homecoming season Photo credit: Office of Student Activities Florida A&M University kicked off homecoming week with the 26th Annual Housing Step Show in the Al Lawson Center on Oct. 1. The show consisted of teams made up of residents from […]
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80’s sensation Penny Ford attends FAMU homecoming
The Walls Group members Ahjah, Paco, Darrel and Rhea with singer Penny Ford. Photo courtesy of Penny Ford. Florida A&M University’s homecoming draws in many alumni and spectators far and wide. One of which being the globally renowned recording artist, Penny Ford who flew in all the way from Germany. […]
Imani Cooper’s journey to becoming Miss FAMU
Imani Cooper is the 112th Miss Florida A&M University Sydne Vigille | The Famuan Heavy is the head that wears the crown, but faith is what keeps that head held high. At least that is true for the newly crowned 112th Miss Florida A&M University, Imani Cooper. In Swahili, her […]
Longest table brings hope to a devastated community
Event attendees of The Longest Table enjoy warm food on Sunday Oct. 14th Jina Gilliam | The Famuan In the midst of Hurricane Michael’s aftermath, the City of Tallahassee and Democratic nominee for Governor of Florida and current Mayor of Tallahassee, Andrew Gillum hosted The Longest Table. The event took […]
FAMU alumni award black male students over $10,000 in scholarships
1 Brother 2 Another event awards over $10,000 in scholarships Photo Credit: Manhood on the Go On Oct. 4, over 50 male scholars were present in the Student Union Multipurpose Room at Florida A&M University for the Manhood On The Go Foundation’s “1 Brother 2 Another Men’s Expo.” The event […]
Freshman senator leading by example
Ke’Andre Moreno is a Miami native in his first year at FAMU. Photo courtesy of Ke’Andre Moreno. Ke’Andre Moreno is not a typical freshman senator. Moreno, one of eight freshmen senators who were recently sworn in to be part of Florida A&M’s 48th Student Senate, is a sociology major from […]
FAMU student wants all women to be BOSS
FAMU student wants all women to be BOSS. Photo Courtesy of Victoria Holland. Victoria Holland is making a difference in the lives of college women. A 21-year-old journalism major at Florida A&M, Holland created the organization Building Omnipotent and Sacrosanct Souls, better known as BOSS, to give females in college […]
FAMU Alumna Melissa A. Mitchell gives back during SJGC “Grads Are Back”
Known for her bold prints and bright colors, Melissa A. Mitchell returned to FAMU's campus to share her story Photo submitted by Melissa A. Mitchell. Abeille Creations, CEO and author of “Views from My Kaleidoscope” Melissa A. Mitchell came back to Florida A&M University to speak with students on the importance […]
Rattlers and puppies: A winning combination
FAMU students enjoyed interacting with puppies on The Quad Wednesday afternoon. Photo submitted by Portia Akins. Florida A&M University students experienced their first ever ReLAX with Puppies on Wednesday afternoon. The men’s Lacrosse Club teamed up with Tallahassee Memorial Hospital’s animal therapy program on The Quad where therapy dogs were […]
Bridging the Gap: alumni invests’ in FAMU students
On October 5 at noon in the Grand Ballroom, Florida A&M University’s Young Alumni Giving (YAG) continued its 12-year tradition of hosting a networking brunch that provides the opportunity to give back through scholarships and grants to current undergraduate and graduate students. The $50 ticketed event awarded over $9,500 to […]