Just when you thought Florida A&M University couldn’t continue to be the hot topic after all that happened during homecoming, brace yourself:  a FAMU student’s work is featured on the front page of the Nike SNKRS app. Christina Stapleton, a senior criminal justice major, who didn’t expect her photographs to […]

Bernikia Moore Wright, a Florida A&M University alumna, is determined to raise awareness about gun violence. Just two months ago, Wright’s life changed drastically, when her son was fatally shot by a 17-years-old. “I have one child and he was killed in a senseless act of gun violence,” Wright said. […]

Florida A&M University is an institution where opportunities are abundant and success may literally be one contact away. Makira Burns, a third-year student majoring in political science at FAMU, has ambitiously acted on her passion of being a public servant and launched a nonprofit organization called Igniting Scholars. Igniting Scholars […]

Later this year, Tallahassee residents will have a place to buy essential groceries, from fresh dairy and freshly baked bread, to a list of household items, without stepping foot from their car. Farm Stores, a Florida-based grocery store that provides a unique grocery experience, is set to open its doors […]

You would think every school in the Sunshine State would have a pool, right? Even Florida A&M, right? The answer to your question is yes, FAMU does have a pool. In fact, it has two pools. But it has been almost a decade since the Olympic pool located near the […]

Florida A&M’s homecoming weekend happened to fall on the same weekend as Halloween this year, giving businesses near the campus a double-injection of customers. No neighborhood benefitted more than Railroad Square Art District, which hit the jackpot with far more customers than normal. This historic warehouse district has more than […]

Tallahassee community members on Tuesday celebrated the hard work of local leaders dedicated to making a difference in the capital city. The Tallahassee Awards honored five individuals from more than 150 nominations that exemplified a commitment to service. The recipients of the Tallahassee Awards 2021 are:  Talethia Edwards President of […]

The substitute teacher hiring process has changed drastically in Leon County due to the shortage of substitute teachers. Leon County Schools on Wednesday held an open-interview mass hiring event for substitute teachers at the district’s administrative building. Qualified substitutes must be at least 21 years of age and are required […]

The focus of discussion for this week’s senate meeting was the announcement that there will not be a Campus Safety Team this academic year, due to lack of staffing for official law enforcement. The Campus Safety Team is a joint operation between the Student Government Association and the FAMU Police […]

Florida A&M University’s Career and Professional Development Center held an event Wednesday in the Grand Ballroom called “Employer Snack Chat.” A nacho bar was available for faculty and students to enjoy the information presented at the event. Employers from companies such as Walmart, Ford, Capital One and Deutsche Bank more […]