FAMU students enjoyed interacting with puppies on The Quad Wednesday afternoon. Photo submitted by Portia Akins. Florida A&M University students experienced their first ever ReLAX with Puppies on Wednesday afternoon. The men’s Lacrosse Club teamed up with Tallahassee Memorial Hospital’s animal therapy program on The Quad where therapy dogs were […]
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Bridging the Gap: alumni invests’ in FAMU students
On October 5 at noon in the Grand Ballroom, Florida A&M University’s Young Alumni Giving (YAG) continued its 12-year tradition of hosting a networking brunch that provides the opportunity to give back through scholarships and grants to current undergraduate and graduate students. The $50 ticketed event awarded over $9,500 to […]
FAMU Fraternity to hold breast cancer awareness walk
The FAMU Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, inc and The Marching “100” Band will be hosting the inaugural Kappa Breast Cancer walk on Saturday Oct. 20th. The FAMU Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. The Florida A&M University Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha […]
Kearney Center a safe refuge for homeless during hurricane
Hurricane season occurs from June to November each year and requires major preparation as early in advance as possible. Citizens gather supplies such as non-perishable food items, emergency flashlights and enough bottled water to last for at least a week or two. But when you are a homeless citizen, all […]
Collegiate 100 celebrates anniversary during homecoming
Members of FAMU chapter of Collegiate 100 Angel Miller | The Famuan The Florida A&M University chapter of Collegiate 100 marked its 10-year anniversary of being a chartered on-campus organization during Homecoming week. It was started on June 21, 2008 and its members took advantage of the festive spirits to celebrate […]
Taco food truck finds a niche
Owner of Rankin Crunchy & Confused Tacos, Roger Rankin Brielle Crooms | The Famuan Rankin Crunchy & Confused Tacos is a food truck company that started in June of 2017. The owner, Roger Rankin, provided an inside scoop on how he began his business. “I wanted to do it for about 20 […]
Students return back to school post-Hurricane Michael
A home after Hurricane Michael hit Tallahassee. Ila Wilborn | The FAMUAN Florida A&M students are getting back into the swing of things after an unforeseen break from school due to Hurricane Michael. The university announced its plans last Monday, Oct. 8, to close the university’s main campus, FAMU […]
Broward County rapper Hersh Jefe moves to Tallahassee
Rapper Hersh Jeffe plans to take his talent to FAMU. Jasmine Williams | The Famuan Jordan Joseph, better known by his stage name Hersh Jefe, is a student at Tallahassee Community College. He is an up and coming rapper who was born in Pompano Beach but raised in Deerfield Beach. Growing […]
FAMU NPHC hosts annual step show
Photo courtesy of Jefferson Student Union and Activities Florida A&M University’s Greeks hosted their annual National Pan-Hellenic Council Greek Step Show for homecoming. Students, alumni and faculty filled Al Lawson and as they waited for the show to start. This is the first time in over a decade that all […]
W.A.R takes FAMU
Photo courtesy of Warriors Against Rape Warriors Against Rape is one of Florida A&M University’s newest organizations that is taking the initiative to end sexual assault. Founded this fall, W.A.R. is an organization that focuses on being a support system to men and women who have experienced sexual assault. The […]