Friday, July 4, 2025
Imagine traveling to New York for the first time, the summer before your senior year at your HBCU, for an internship with the biggest network in the world, ABC News. Or imagine working with Apple Music in Cupertino, California, for 10 weeks. These big-name companies offer placements that allow students […]
It’s no surprise that fashion trends and shopping are a common topic of conversation on the campus of Florida A&M University. Though countless students go to class dressed to impress daily, many think shopping options in the capital city are scarce. Home to Governor’s Square Mall and numerous locally owned […]
College is an exciting checkpoint on the path to adulthood. It’s all about academic growth, making connections and stepping into your purpose. However, let’s be honest: College is also marked with a plethora of battles to conquer, especially financial ones. The college experience can be even more intimidating for students […]
Florida A&M kept its home win streak alive this past weekend, defeating the University of West Florida 31-10. While fans gathered to cheer on the team, another group was keeping their dreams alive during football season. Local vendors play a crucial role in the excitement and camaraderie that surrounds the football […]
Being surrounded by supportive women during her youth has influenced this FAMU alumna to create an organization dedicated to empowering young women. Shaqualyn Shedrick decided to pursue her life’s purpose by creating the mentoring organization SHE Academy Inc. Shedrick was born and raised in Miami, Florida. In 2011, as […]
Pace Center for Girls is a non-profit organization that provides support, education, counseling, and advocacy to girls and young women facing significant life challenges, such as poverty, abuse, neglect, family dysfunction and academic struggles. Pace, with a location in Tallahassee, provides various services, such as educational programs, counseling and therapy, […]
Tallahassee’s bustling CollegeTown, strategically located between the campuses of Florida A&M University and Florida State University, was envisioned as a hub for collegiate dining, entertainment, game-day festivities and shopping, catering to college students, alumni and local residents. However, a striking disparity has emerged in the representation and support for these […]
You do not have to look hard on the campus of Florida A&M to find unique brands and businesses created by students. Larry LaFrance, a third-year business administration student from Atlanta, is one of many young entrepreneurs putting their brand on the map. LaFrance is the founder and CEO of […]
Since the start of the school year, some students have been making efforts to build their relationship with god through the help of Christian-based clubs and events on campus. The events range from Bible study and community service to “create your own prayer board” events. Eyana Dixon is a fourth-year […]
After moving to Tallahassee from her hometown of Boston, Mass., Sheena Thompson quickly began making a name for herself in the realm of business and entrepreneurship. Both of Thompson’s parents are graduates of Florida A&M University, and when they decided to move back to Tallahassee, so did she. One of […]