Integrity, leadership, and legacy were among the many values recognized during the Florida A&M Army Reserve Officer Training Corps 70th anniversary week held from Feb 24 – Mar 3. Beginning in 1948, The FAMU ROTC was implement as a part of the Florida Normal & Industrial College for Colored […]
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Notable women from FAMU, FSU to share inspiring stories
Leroy Collins Leon County Public Library Seven female community leaders will read short passages from inspiring women authors in honor of Women's History Month. The speakers include: Kristine Harper, a history professor at Florida State University; Anasa Hicks an associate professor of Caribbean history at FSU; Genyne Boston the associate […]
STEM takes center stage at FAMU
Florida A&M University’s College of Science and Technology will be hosting a STEM student seminar series geared toward preparing students for opportunities in math and science. “We are trying to introduce them to the field so when they enroll in these classes they will know what type of construction or […]
The Gourdmaster visits FAMU
Sam x painting his home featuring the Freedom Bird. Photo credit: Sam X website www.thegourdmastersamx.com “Some people are taught by universities, others are taught by the universe. I’m blessed to be taught by the universe,” Sam X said as he presented at the 10th Annual Spring Literary Forum. On Feb. 22 […]
FAMU alumna to coordinate Juke Joint Jam Florida
The Juke Joint Jam Florida will be held at the Barrington Field in Lloyd, Florida on June 1-3, 2018. Photo credit: Dr. Sandra Thompson Florida A&M University alumna Dr. Sandra Thompson, is bringing the history back to Tallahassee. The first annual Juke Joint Jam Florida (JJJF) event is set to celebrate […]
FAMU grad giving students a full upgrade
Upgrade University is a personal and professional development firm created to provide individuals with resources and skills they need to live their best life. It’s also designed to help students secure internships and job placement whether it be assistance with resume writing, cover letters, interviewing, professional dress, public speaking, or […]
Oasis celebrates 10 years of empowering local women and girls
Photo credit: theoasiscenter.net The Oasis Women’s Center for Women and Girls will be celebrating its 10th anniversary with a women’s luncheon on Friday, March 23. The event will shine light on the accomplishments of amazing women in the Tallahassee community who blazed trails where none existed, creating opportunity, making Tallahassee […]
ROTC’s 70th Anniversary Gala
Photo credit: Sydne Vigille Saturday evening brought about an annual gathering that the Rattler Battalion holds to memorialize years of rich history that past alumni and current students work hard to uphold. Colonels, cadets, and a hosts of important guests filed in the Grand Ballroom to celebrate 70 formidable years […]
SGA hosts annual Strike Out Showcase
Photo credit: Aldernico Brioche To shed light on issues in society, Florida A&M University’s Student Senate hosts an annual Strike Out Showcase. This year’s showcase was focused on “Striking Out Racism.” On March 2 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Jake Gaither Gymnasium, FAMU’s 47th Student Senate partnered with […]
Annual walk raises money for pregnancy center
Friends and families from all over Tallahassee gathered Saturday to walk for a cause. People from local communities, churches and schools participated in helping to raise funds to serve women and men facing pregnancy crises. A Women’s Pregnancy Center hosted its 26th annual WALK for LIFE fundraiser at the Tallahasse […]