Photo credit: Tallahasee Democrat Florida A&M University (FAMU) is encouraging students and alumni to contact lawmakers to support the Center for Access and Student Success (CASS) project. A general notification was sent out to stakeholders over the weekend to contact legislators on how important funding the CASS project is. The […]
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Change of major could cause students on scholarship to lose their awards
Scholarship recepients | Photo credit: FAMU Forward Some scholars may not be aware of the facts on the scholarship program policy, and simply changing their major can set of an unfortunate domino effect. The FAMU scholarship programs include The Life Gets Better and Thurgood Marshall Programs. The programs cater to […]
Remembering Dr. Jacqueline Bolden Beck: Founding Dean of FAMU’s School of Allied Health Sciences
Dr. Jacqueline Bolden Beck, founding dean of Florida A&M University’s School of Allied Health Sciences | Photo credit: FAMU Forward Dr. Jacqueline Bolden Beck, founding dean of Florida A&M University’s School of Allied Health Sciences, passed away at the age of 86 on Oct. 31 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Her funeral […]
BOG calls for more funding for mental health counseling and safety at Florida universities
While mental health and safety have become bigger issues on college campuses, the Florida Board of Governors (BOG) is calling for more money to fund mental health services and safety within the state universities. There are eight public universities in Florida that are understaffed with mental health counselors, according to […]
Taking fitness to another level
Lameitra Dupree posing with awards of 1st place Novice Bikini (short); Novice Bikini Overall; 1st place Open Bikini (short); and Open Bikini overall. Photo credit: @savvyqueen_mimi via Instagram Most people may get into shape just to look or to feel good, but fitness means more to Lameitra Dupree. For her, […]