Thursday, July 17, 2025
From Hill to Hollywood and back again. As the Grads are Back celebration got underway Wednesday, many of Florida A&M University’s alumni descendant upon the highest of the seven hills.These alumni included many television and film professionals, who came together for the inaugural “Reelback Film Summit.” The program was put […]
As alumni flock to Tallahassee for this week’s Homecoming festivities, some hotels are requiring guests to book two-night minimum stays. Just off campus, the Hampton Inn and Suites Capitol University on Railroad Avenue requires its guests to book a minimum of two nights. Hampton’s general manager, Bo Schmitz, said this […]
Tonight’s 2019 Homecoming Concert featuring Lil’ Baby, Ball Greezy and Kash Doll is now a benefit concert. On Tuesday night, the Student Government Association announced via Instagram and Twitter that “the concert is now free admission with a canned good. Those who purchased tickets will be accommodated with floor seats.” […]
With three major colleges in its city limits, it comes as no surprise that Tallahassee was named the drunkest city in Florida, according to a recent study by 24/7 Wall Street. The financial news company identified the drunkest city in each state. The study also identifies other areas affected by […]
Young adults, especially women ages 18-24, are at an elevated risk of sexual assault and sexual violence on college campuses. The “red zone” – a term used on many college campuses – is referred to as a period from the beginning of the fall semester to about Thanksgiving break when […]
Charles Weatherford, a highly regarded physicist who has served Florida A&M University since 1978, was recently named vice president of the Division of Research. Weatherford had been serving as interim vice president since spring. “Research or extending the boundaries of knowledge is as foundational to our mission as is inspirational […]
Florida lawmakers earlier this year banned vaping and the use of electronic cigarettes in enclosed indoor workplaces. In the 2018 election more than 70 percent of Florida’s voters supported the ban. The legislation, Senate Bill 7012, is an extension of the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act of 1985. This bill […]
The search for Florida A&M University’s Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Finance and Administration is one step closer to completion. In a meeting Wednesday afternoon, members of the search committee determined which candidates were best fit for the interview process. Forty-three candidates were reviewed by the group of […]
As we welcome October, flu season is right around the corner. Although, the peak of flu season generally is between November and February, the beginning of October starts it all. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about 8 percent of Americans are affected by influenza each year. […]
Electric scooters will be extended for an additional six months throughout the city of Tallahassee. Initially a three-month program that started in July, it includes motorized bicycles and scooters as mobility options. With a report of more than 60,000 rides during the program’s first two months, city commissioners said they […]