Florida A&M University’s fall elections were scheduled to take place this week, but they have been postponed for one week. The postponement was announced Thursday, one day after campaigns got underway. The announcement confused and disappointed some who were looking to enjoy the first fully in-person campaign period since the […]
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FAMU offers opportunities to study abroad
On Wednesday, Sep 21, with over 20 international education organizations in attendance, Florida A&M University hosted its semi-annual Study Abroad Fair in the Grand Ballroom on campus. With opportunities to receive a high-level education while experiencing life outside the country, FAMU extends an offer to all students looking to broaden […]
Tallahassee students don’t feel safe living off campus
Florida’s capital is home to eight colleges with the three largest being Florida State University (FSU), Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC). According to citytowninfo.com, there are an estimated 70,000 college students in Tallahassee who need off campus housing due to limited space on campuses. […]
One dead after crash on FAMU campus
Students at Florida A&M University believe that a man was killed this morning in what school officials are calling a “traffic incident” on the edge of FAMU’s campus. The Tallahassee Police Department confirmed the fatality, and added that the deceased was not a FAMU student. At 9:07 a.m. today, FAMU […]
Some students denied free tickets for football game
Football season is one of the most anticipated times of the year at Florida A&M University. The football games are a time for students to show their Rattler pride. FAMU’s student section is usually packed from top to bottom, side to side. However, at the last home game against Albany […]
Three finalists for FAMU athletic director
The abrupt resignation of Florida A&M University Athletic Director Kortne Gosha in April is only one of many reasons why FAMU’s athletic department has been in the headlines this year. Michael Smith was named interim athletic director following Gosha’s departure. According to famuathletics.com, this is Smith’s third time in the […]
We’re not struggling with grades; it’s Financial Aid
Imagine this, the fall semester is approaching and preparing for long days on campus with classes. BOOM! The student logs in to their iRattler account and notices that tuition is due. This scenario would make anyone crazy because they cannot control when their federal Pell Grants, other grants, and loans […]
FAMU SGA holds weekly meeting
Yesterday, Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Student Government Association (SGA) held their first travel senate meeting at FAMU Towers South, in the multipurpose room. Focusing on the importance of student involvement on campus, SGA members discussed matters that will help to better the lives of students while attending the university. SGA […]
SJGC wants to hire more faculty
Florida A&M’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication is celebrating 40 years of excellence and education this year. Still, a persistent faculty shortage delays some students’ graduation dates and raises concerns about the state of the program. SJGC at one time had more than 20 full-time faculty members, so things […]
Boss Women Media Ambitious Girl Tour stops at FAMU
This past Saturday, Boss Women Media Kicked off its Ambitious Girls Tour at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU). The event took place on the quad at 11 a.m. where companies such as Wakati, Cash App and Intuit lined up to talk to ambitious minded college women about job and […]