The School of Architecture & Engineering Technology at Florida A&M University is home to a professor who is developing unique ways to enhance her students’ learning goals. Valerie Goodwin is an associate professor, artist, author and abstract quilter who has mastered using creative ways to express her professional life. Goodwin […]
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‘Queen’ has a new kingdom
Most people on FAMU’s campus remember alumna Marquavia Smith by her nickname, “Queen.” And nowadays Queen has a new kingdom: New York City. “I’m so far from where I want to be, but I’m so happy with where I am now. I’m never settling though,” Smith said in a phone […]
Former Miss FAMU still a leader 31 years later
In 1987, Terrion Reese Nelson was elected Miss FAMU by a thin seven-votemargin over Sherrie Chatmon. Nelson believed there was more to being a queen than wearing a crown. Today, she still stands by that principle as an advocate for education in the community. Nelson graduated in 1988 with a […]
Plenty of students choose to stay in Tallahassee
The coronavirus has put a damper on everyone’s life. As the world has been put on pause, a lot of students have returned home to be with family during this time of uncertainty. Some Florida A&M students, however, chose to stay put in their student apartments. The state of Florida […]
Nelson brings Hope Connect to FAMU
Aisha Nelson chartered a community-driven organization on FAMU’s campus called Hope Connect. Nelson, a graduating senior from Jamaica who attended high school in Broward County, is majoring in pre physical therapy. She currently serves as the FAMU chapter president of Hope Connect. Hope Connect is a non-profit organization founded by […]
Biochemistry student creates and motivates
When Sherlanda Telusmond isn’t studying the scientific chemistry of living systems, she’s doing hair in her bedroom, completing creative commissions, and hosting painting events for young women in her community. Telusmond, known by her friends and customers as “Dada,” is a junior biochemistry student and entrepreneur at Florida A&M University. […]
Adams finds his niche in entrepreneurship
Austin Adams, a third-year business administration student, came to Florida A&M University to further his education. However, he has gotten his foot in the door to do a lot more. A native of Lake City, Adams came to FAMU knowing only a handful of people. Thanks to his networking skills […]
Nesbit’s blog aims to assist and inspire black women
Cocoa Diaries is a new blog created by Regan Nesbit and five of her best friends to help young black girls navigate through college and other educational settings. The six founders all attend different universities, including PWIs like the University of Pennsylvania, Georgia Southern University and the University of Georgia, […]
Bruner monitors TMH patients’ diets
Deanne Bruner is the director of Nutrition Operations at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, a position she has held for four years. Bruner has been in healthcare as a registered dietitian for nearly 25 years. As the director of Nutrition Operations, Bruner is responsible for making sure patients are on the correct […]
TikTok challenge to the rescue
Social media challenges are taking the world by storm as people around the world engage in the popular TikTok trend. Sitting around the house these days has become the new norm as people are being advised to practice self-isolation, or self quarantine. Although this practice is being enforced, sitting around […]