In an effort to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, Florida A&M University created a Reopening Plan that required a large number of its courses to be moved to onlineand remote instruction. This includes courses that are offered by the School of Nursing. The effects of COVID-19 are something […]
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Student Senate fills key positions
Florida A&M University’s Student Senate filled key positions during its weekly Zoom meeting Monday evening. The senate confirmed appointees for attorney general, secretary of state, chief of staff and comptroller. The four new appointees already have experience in SGA and were all successfully confirmed. The candidates included Jabari Knox, Tia […]
Campaigns go virtual this semester
It is that time of year when students at Florida A&M are fighting for a spot in the senate in the Student Government Association. Voting takes place today for senators representing graduate students and freshmen running for the Royal Court, while the election for freshmen senators is expected to […]
Despite challenges, FAMU athletics presents balanced budget
Florida A&M University’s Athletic Department delivered a balanced budget to the Board of Governors on Sept. 16, earning praise from the body that oversees the state’s 12 public universities. AT that meeting held at the University of South Florida, FAMU Board of Trustees Chair Kelvin Lawson talked to the BOG […]
Spring break might not be happening for FAMU, FSU students
It looks like spring break might be cancelled this upcoming year, according to Maurice Edington, Florida A&M University’s Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The news comes after a Board of Trustees meeting held on Thursday. Edington said he is working with Florida State University due to the partnership […]
FAMU DRS to combat COVID
Florida A&M University’s Developmental Research School is making strides towards resuming face-to-face instruction following a two-week switch to remote instruction for all DRS students and faculty amidst additional positive COVID-19 cases. The FAMU Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Thursday in which FAMU’s College of Education Dean Allyson […]
DeSantis takes aim at protesters
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis earlier this week called on lawmakers to pass his anti-protest legislation as soon as November. DeSantis has asked fellow Republican legislative leaders to approve a bill that will increase the penalties on protesters who engage in violence or block roadways. He said he would like to […]
Engineering program rises in national, state rankings
The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering rose an impressive 51 spots in the ranks among engineering schools in the latest ranking by US News & World Report. The school is now ranked No. 40 among all public universities, according to the publication’s annual surveys. The college is also now ranked No. […]
City OKs police review board despite public skepticism
Tallahassee city commissioners voted unanimously on Wednesday to create a citizens’ police review board. Ordinance No. 20-O-31 had been introduced Sept. 9 to form a citizens’ police review board and the decision was made to hold a public hearing on the issue. According to City Attorney Cassandra Jackson, the ordinance […]
Living with a medical condition during the pandemic is difficult
Students have already begun to feel the pressure of this semester with classes becoming more demanding and grades becoming a priority. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has added the responsibility of ensuring our own safety and the safety of others by following strict rules and regulations. Many can agree that […]