The Center for Public Computing and Workforce Development was established through a grant with the sole purpose of offering public computing to the FAMU and Tallahassee community as well as offer workforce development training. The center is now looking to enhance its awareness with the FAMU community to ensure […]
Author: Alexis Lockhart | Staff Reporter
Look to Lucilla for your next brunch spot
As we transform from college students to professionals, our nightlife goes through its own metamorphosis. From staying out late in the club to light Sunday brunches, Lucilla is the new spot to be. Located at 1241 E Lafayette St., Lucilla’s location would be straight out of a storybook with the […]
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 […]
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 […]
FAMU seeks to be first HBCU with accredited police department
A team of assessors from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators will arrive on FAMU’s campus on March 25. Team members will be here to examine all aspects of the Florida A&M University Police Department's policy and procedures, management, operation, and support services. Verification by the team that the […]
FAMU students network at health information management convention
The Florida Health Information Management Association (FHIMA) hosted its inaugural New Professionals & Student Convention geared towards preparing new professionals and students for the workforce. FHIMA, which is a component of the American Health information Management Association, supports and promotes health information management professionals by advancing best practices through […]
Mo’Nique vs. Will Packer: Can’t we all just get along?
Image from Bet.com The comedienne Mo’Nique has been challenging her supporters to boycott Netflix for color and gender bias, when Netflix presented her with an offer 26 times less than her white female counterpart, Amy Schumer. Most recently, Mo’Nique has attacked Florida A&M University alum Will Packer as a conributer to […]
Tallahassee ranks low in food category of healthiest cities in America
Tallahassee downtown market. A survey of 174 cities in America was released earlier this month by wallethub.com, It provided rankings based on healthcare, food, fitness, and green space – like the quality of parks and walking trails per capita. Tallahassee ranked No. 3 in the green space category and […]