Florida Legislature leaders will plan to hold a 19-day special session this fall. House Speaker Steve Crisafulli and Senate President Andy Gardiner announced on Monday that an official special session to reconstruct the state’s 40 Senate districts would begin at noon on Oct. 19 and last until Nov. 6. […]
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Award-Winning Poets Visit FAMU
Guests look on as the President of Voices Poetry Group, Justan Shin recites his poem "Metamorphosis" The Department of English and Modern Languages hosted the Young Poets Series featuring two award winning poets, Danez Smith and Yolanda Franklin, Wednesday at 7 p.m in the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication […]
A New Approach to Learning for FAMU DRS
Elected officials, executives and graduates of Florida A&M University’s Developmental Research School gathered with President Elmira Mangum and FAMU Vice President for Research Timothy Moore, Wednesday, in the school’s gymnasium to announce the launch of a new online course initiative for students. The online course initiative is set to target […]
FAMU Police Department Launches New “LiveSafe” App
Courtsey of WCTV Florida A&M University Police Department will launch a campus edition of the safety mobile app “LiveSafe.” The app will allow users to anonymously report incidents, view the location of reported crimes in their area and request safety escorts. Terence Calloway, FAMU’s chief of police, hopes that using […]
Cure Violence seek Solutions to end Gun Violence
Tallahassee Police Chief Michael DeLeo The Chicago organization, Cure Violence sat before a group of community leaders Tuesday night at Challenger Learning Center to promote its community based model addressing gun violence. Cure Violence National Director, Frank Perez and Executive Director of U.S. Programs, Lori Toscano, held a forum to discuss […]
Florida A&M University’s SJGC Hosts Neo-Soul Event for Charity
Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication will host a live student showcase in support of local Leon and Gadsen County homeless shelters on Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the lecture hall. Ruthie White, FAMU SJGC internship and career services coordinator and recruiter assembled the charity event […]
FAMU student brings a fresh idea to an old business
Ahmad Muhammad is not only a student at Florida A&M University, but a business owner with fresh ideas in an old profession. Muhammad has had a passion for sneakers since he was young with customizing his own shoes, and pretty soon others took note of it. “It was kind of […]
FAMU’s Homecoming Parade Comes Closer To Home
Tallahassee residents will now have to travel to Florida A&M University’s campus to enjoy this year’s Homecoming Parade. The parade that once started downtown and into the Frenchtown area will now start at the corner of Orange Avenue and Wahnish Way, proceeding north down Wahnish Way to FAMU Way and […]
Educational International Stresses Importance of Teachers’ Role in 2030 Agenda
Educational International (EI) highlighted the new 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development Goals on Monday, for World Teacher’s Day. Along with its affiliates and partners, EI also recognized the imperative role teachers will play in ensuring the agenda is implemented. In a joint message signed by UNESCO, the International Labor Organization […]
Healthy Eating in the Capital City
The City of Tallahassee has more than 20 restaurants that are offering organic and vegetarian-friendly menus. New Leaf Market Co-op, Muscle Maker Grill and Soul Vegetarian Restaurant and Catering are just a few places that offer vegetarian meals. Other restaurants have added vegetarian dishes to their menus to promote healthy […]