After a successful Fall election season, the results are in. The FAMU Electoral Commission announced the fall 2021 election results this Tuesday, Oct. 5. The announcement was held via Instagram, offering convenience to all those who were interested in attending. Prevailing as Freshman Class President and Vice President, with 73.3 […]
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Near abduction at FSU sparks concern at FAMU
Two women were almost abducted last week on FSU’s campus. Although the suspect was detained there are concerns on FAMU, FSU and TCC’s campuses about how to keep students safe. All three campuses are open with no gating to enter, which can allow anyone to walk onto the area. For […]
Ruediger Elementary wins State Farm assist grant
The State Farm Neighborhood Assist Program granted Ruediger Elementary with $25,000. Ruediger was one out of 40 Neighborhood Assist winners. The State Farm Assist Program began accepting applications back in June. They received over a thousand submissions. This is the tenth year the company is awarding this grant to organizations. […]
Haitian students enraged at treatment of Haitian migrants at Texas border
On Sept.18, thousands of Haitian migrants were captured at the border of Del Rio, Texas. More than 15,000 people were counted under the Del Rio international bridge in makeshift camps. Many attempted to cross onto U.S. soil, while others trekked back to Mexico through the Rio Grande. The deportation and […]
Office of Financial Aid attempts to address issues
The Office of Financial Aid hosted a virtual town hall Wednesday, and what started out as a smooth update quickly began to fade after an uproar from students who expressed frustrations with the office. FAMU responded to students’ dissatisfaction with a Financial Aid Town Hall meeting that provided students with […]
Florida’s first lady battling breast cancer
Monday morning, the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his wife Casey DeSantis has been diagnosed with breast cancer. “I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed first lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer,” the governor said in a statement […]
FAMU Towers residents welcome Mail Hub
The Mail Hub now serves FAMU students in nearby residence halls The university has made it easier for students to retrieve mail and packages after an additional business center opened at The Hub on Sept. 13. The Mail Hub, located adjacent to FAMU Towers, was established to better serve the […]
Student Senate addresses delayed refunds
It is now the seventh week of the semester and more than a couple hundred students have yet to receive financial aid. This week’s Student Senate meeting addressed the issue that is causing a great deal of difficulty for some students. Vice President of Student Affairs William Hudson Jr. and […]
FAMU celebrates founding with wreath ceremony
Florida A&M University celebrated its 134th anniversary with a wreath laying ceremony at the eternal flame. This is an annual event that notarizes the birth of the university and its founders. The ceremony began with the presentation of colors by the Reserve Officer Training Corps, followed by Mister FAMU, Kaleb […]
FAMU’s annual career fair is back in person
The Florida A&M University Fall 2021 Career and Internship Expo made its in-person return on Thursday, Sept. 30. Due to COVID-19, the expo was held virtually in 2020. Demiah Hawkins, a talent acquisition analyst at Slalom Consulting, said the virtual career fair forced her company to adjust. “With everything being […]