Photo courtesy of Warriors Against Rape Warriors Against Rape is one of Florida A&M University’s newest organizations that is taking the initiative to end sexual assault. Founded this fall, W.A.R. is an organization that focuses on being a support system to men and women who have experienced sexual assault. The […]
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College of education major to represent FAMU at doctoral conference
Tiyana Herring at the The 6th Annual Black Doctoral Network, Inc. Conference. Tiyana Herring | The Famuan Florida A&M University will be represented Tiyana Herring, a senior elementary education student at The Sixth Black Doctoral Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina from Oct. 25 to Oct. 27. Herring’s attendance at the conference will […]
Award-winning gospel artists perform at FAMU
The Walls Group and President Larry Robinson Submitted by Jamine Williams Two award-winning gospel artists, Fred Hammond and the Walls Group, performed at Florida A&M University’s Lawson Center on Sunday, Oct. 7, to conclude the homecoming festivities.. FAMU presented the gospel concert experience to raise money to provide scholarships for […]
Working Class Wednesday: The ultimate networking experience
Terrance Barber is the founder of Working Class Wednesday. Oreauna Vickers | The Famuan Are you looking for a place to go and network? Are you looking to generate a little buzz for your small business? If so, you should attend the next Working Class Wednesday event. Terrance L. Barber, a […]
In and Out more than a barbershop
Zacchary Clemons take pride in his work. Matthew Donaldson | The Famuan Self-care is important when working on yourself. Perfecting yourself is a lifelong journey that has to be done because there is no greater product than you. Zacchary Clemons, the proud owner of In and Out Barbershop for the past […]
What to know about the Baker Act
The Apalachee Center on Capital Circle NE is the primary intake center for individuals who have been subjected to the Baker Act. Landy Coulanges | The Famuan Some young adults have to learn about the Baker Act the hard way. The Florida Mental Health Act of 1971, known as the Baker […]
Slide 4 Skip raises $41K
Participants of Slide 4 Skip fundraiser Brielle Crooms | The Famuan Slide 4 Skip was brought to downtown Tallahassee on Saturday, Sept. 29 by the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity at Florida State University. A 1,000-plus foot water slide was set up on College Avenue at Duval Street and worked its way down to Martin Luther King Boulevard. This […]
Twice adopted, student zeroes in on a career
Sommer Kilpatrick, a student at Tallahassee Community College, has been adopted twice. Joan and Jeff Herig adopted the Tallahassee native the first time. The second and final time she was adopted was by Joan Kilpatrick in the summer of 1996. “Despite me being adopted, my cousins, my mom and I […]
Homecoming pep rally to bring the hype
Yung Miami at FAMU homecoming pep rally. Sydne Vigille | The FAMUAN The theme of the 2018 Florida A&M University’s homecoming is “The Experience” and that is just what students, faculty, alumni and the community will get on Wednesday, Oct. 3rd at 7 p.m. at the Lawson Center. The event, […]
131 years of excellence, happy birthday FAMU
Founder's day ceremony begins infront of eternal flame Sydne Vigille | The FAMUAN October 3 is a special day at Florida A&M University. Every year on this day, FAMU celebrates the birth of the university. And each year the president of the university hosts a ceremony to commemorate the beginnings […]