Sunday, October 6, 2024
Heaven is defined by Google as “a place regarded in various religions as the abode of God (or the gods) and the angels, and of the good after death, often traditionally depicted as being above the sky.” In other words, a clear white plain where the good souls who die go […]
Florida A&M University alumna Simone Symonette founded Pressure Center, now a booming press-on nail business. Since the beginning of spring break, as COVID-19 took a toll on the United States, many people pursued businesses to help with everyday needs. Symonette launched her business on Feb. 1. “I initially started doing my nails […]
Brianne Pate held a grand opening for her salon, Spoiled Salon Suites, on Saturday. In less than a year in business the FAMU alumna has proven that hard work, consistency, and discipline pay off. “After I graduated in spring 2019 with a bachelor’s in health science, I went home to […]
Imagine being an entrepreneur in college. You must learn how to juggle the duties of being a student, business owner and make time for yourself. Florida State University alumna Madison Franz did all of this with her company DormBaskets, which is designed to primarily assist the parents of college students. They […]
The year 2020 has had a rough start and I don’t think it’s going to get any better. People are still out and about trying to make ends meet while attempting to follow social distancing requirements. For entrepreneurs who believe word of mouth is the “best” advertisement, the coronavirus pandemic […]
The National Technical Association has announced that its annual STEM conference will be held virtually this year amid concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. The conference is scheduled for Sept. 23-26. The theme will be 2020 vision, and keeping it 100. Incorporated in 1926, the National Technical Association (NTA) is the […]
Coming to a university with an associate’s degree at a state college can be a tough transition. Florida A&M is addressing that transition with the new Residential Development Community (RDC). Residential Development Communities match students with similar themed interests. Students will live with dedicated student staff, and space to encourage […]
Florida A&M athletic director Kortne Gosha told members of the Board of Trustees on Wednesday that he is confident that the department’s budget will be balanced by the end of the fiscal year. Gosha also talked about wanting to make renovations to Bragg Memorial Stadium, which has not had any […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced last month that the Florida Prepaid College Board would lower its college-prepaid prices by $1.3 billion, with remaining plans having lower monthly payments. Florida Prepaid calls itself the “largest running and most successful prepaid plan,” assisting with the high cost of college before students actually […]
It started as an Idea during the summer. Then it turned into a business. Kareem Ross, Edward Whitfield, Markus Harris and Daquan Johnson are four Florida A&M students who have created the brand 7wazee Eagle Eye Etc. “We started off as a record label, with Kareem as the first artist,” […]