Anticipation is increasing among Florida A&M faculty and students as they await the arrival of a 21st Century African-American Astronaut. Robert L. Satcher, Jr., NASA and orthopedic oncologist will serve as this year’s keynote speaker for university’s Honors Convocation. The convocation, a component of Honors Week and sponsored by the […]
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FAMU and FSU Students Take On ‘State of Student’ Summit
On Sunday, students from both Florida A&M University and Florida State University gathered at the Leon County Civic Center for the second annual State of The Student Summit. Orchestrated by both FAMU and FSU student Government Association, the purpose of the summit was to bring together an ethnically diverse compilation […]
Lawmakers May Split Supreme Court into Two
The Florida Supreme Court may split into two entities under legislation being proposed during the 2011 Session. The decision has called much attention to the state Supreme Court. House Joint Resolution 7111 sponsored by Rep. Eric Eisnaugle (R-Orlando), would split the state Supreme Court into different branches: one to handle […]
On The Chopping Block
After months of speculation, President James Ammons dropped the news on Monday: about 200 employees will be laid off at the end of June and 22 academic programs will be cut as part of a major restructuring proposal to deal with the current money crunch. The layoff will mostly affect […]
FAMU Closer to Choosing Programs to Cut in Restructuring
The restructuring process is gathering attention as officials get closer to making decisions of what programs to cut and/or reduce to save money at the university. Over the course of the semester, focus groups have met and FAMU President James Ammons has addressed students and faculty members of his concerns […]
Senate Slashes $1B from Health Budget
The Senate has made a proposal to cut a total of $1 billion from Florida’s Health and Human Services programs. The cuts are expected to hurt hospitals and leave many people in the community without necessary funds for health care. This proposal will cut a slew funding from core programs […]
Legislators Want to Split Florida Courts
The Florida Supreme Court may be split into two entities under legislation being proposed during the 2011 Session. The decision has called much attention to the state Supreme Court. House Joint Resolution 7111 sponsored by Rep. Eric Eisnaugle (R-Orlando), would split the state Supreme Court into different branches: one to […]
Lawmakers Consider Bills to Relax Gun Rules
Laws that could change Florida’s gun laws are being considered in the 2011 Legislative Session. Senate Bill 234 and the complementary House Bill 517 would allow citizens with concealed gun licenses to carry them openly. SB 234 would allow gun-licensed individuals to possess guns inside elementary and secondary […]
Protesters ‘Fight Back’ against Controversial Bills
A small crowd gathered in Kleman Plaza in downtown Tallahassee on Friday evening, rallying against some controversial bills being considered during the 2011 Legislative Session. The rally, “Fight Back Florida,” was realized after its organizers shunned proposed state legislation that they believe is an attack on the working class, students […]
Gov. Rick Scott Names Three to FAMU’s Board of Trustees
Governor Rick Scott recently appointed three persons to Florida A & M University’s board of trustees, according to a press statement from his office. The government announced Wednesday that Kelvin L. Lawson, 47, Rufus N. Montgomery Jr., 39, and Belinda R. Shannon, 50, would serve on the board from their […]