Vaughn Wilson with Sa'Vanna D. Smith. Photo Submitted by Sa'Vanna D. Smith. In February, it was announced that Vaughn Wilson, FAMU’S associate director of intercollegiate athletics, would be leaving his position in June. Wilson, better known as Mr. Vaughn by legions of student-interns, has worked for Florida A&M University for […]
Author: Sa’Vanna D. Smith | Staff Reporter
Budgets and spending broken down at BOT meeting
The FAMU Board of Trustees held committee meetings on Wednesday prior to Thursday's board meeting. Photo Submitted by Sa'Vanna D. Smith. The director of budgets at Florida A&M University, Ronica O. Mathis, gave a presentation during Wednesday’s Board of Trustees committee meetings that involved the term “carry-forward funding.” The university […]
Candidates croon at karaoke night
Students filled the Rattlers Den Friday for Candidates Karaoke. Photo Submitted by Sa'Vanna D. Smith. The sounds of laughter, joy and excitement filled the Rattlers Den at Florida A&M University Friday evening. Students from different classifications and majors filled the room to take part in an event called “Candidates Karaoke.” […]
TOPS helps class of 2022 feel at home
Every year in the summer term, Florida A&M University puts on a showcase for the incoming class. The showcase takes place in Lee Hall auditorium every Thursday for the period of freshman orientation. Called TOPS (total orientation planning and solution), the summer showcase is an opportunity to see some […]
Stanley eager to keep leading Rattlers
Sports are second nature for Ryan Stanley. The adrenaline. The challenges. The success. Stanley was the star quarterback at Charles W. Flanagan High School in Broward County. After graduating Stanley decided to bring his talents to FAMU. Unlike high school, Stanley wasn’t the immediate star on the field. The […]
FAMU at a crossroads
Talk of a grade point average increase spread like wildfire through the campus of Florida A&M University last week. The rumor stated that to continue being enrolled at the institution in 2019 students must maintain a 3.0 GPA. The rumor also said that to keep and secure future funds, […]