Florida A&M University celebrated its 134th anniversary with a wreath laying ceremony at the eternal flame. This is an annual event that notarizes the birth of the university and its founders. The ceremony began with the presentation of colors by the Reserve Officer Training Corps, followed by Mister FAMU, Kaleb […]
Author: Frances Stephens | Staff writer
Booster shots now offered at FAMU
Florida A&M University is now offering two booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine for those with compromised immune systems. The Pfizer and Moderna third dosage are available to, but not limited to, individuals with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), lupus, heart conditions and people who are prescribed drugs that suppress their […]
DeSantis dumps FSA, proposes new assessment for students
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday a legislative proposal that would bring the Florida Standards Assessments to an end and create a new program that would track student progress and help them develop individually. The FSA was a standardized test in reading, writing and math, designed to measure students’ […]
Some students don’t plan to return to Tallahassee for fall term
Florida A&M and the state’s other 11 public universities will reopen next month with new restrictions and guidelines after switching to remote instruction in late March due to the coronavirus pandemic. FAMU students have mixed feelings about returning to their beloved university and adjusting to the “new normal.” In May, […]
International students relieved after policy change
On Tuesday afternoon, the Trump administration rescinded a policy that would have taken away visas for international students whose classes have moved completely to onlineas a result of the coronavirus pandemic. This reversal by the federal government has canceled plans by the United States’ Immigration and Custom Enforcement agency to […]
Local park renamed in honor of FAMU’s Charles Evans
The Tallahassee City Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday to rename apark and pond in honor of Charles Evans, a longtime local civil rights leader and professor at Florida A&M University. The park, located at 1115 Merritt Drive southeast of Myers Park, had been named Roy Chapman Park in honor of […]
New partnership promotes textbook affordability
Students at Florida A&M University can plan on saving hundreds of dollars this school year now that FAMU has partnered with Cengage, an education and technology company. This will help students avoid the extensive financial burden of paying full price for books and other educational materials for the 2020-2021 academic […]
FAMU’s Bromell moves to the front lines
Shadell Bromellhas made it her business to be on the front lines and fight for her people during the recent Black LivesMatter protests in Tallahassee. She’s also been taking a stand on behalf Oluwatoyin“Toyiin” Salau, a 19-year-old Tallahassee activist who was a victim of sexual assault and murder. Bromell is […]