The search committee for the permanent Vice President of Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer held its second meeting on Tuesday. Provost Maurice Edington, chairman of the committee, led the meeting. Members are charged with finding a replacement for Wanda Ford, who resigned abruptly in June. The committee is comprised of […]
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Tallulah CBD + Juice Bar opens in Market Street Shopping Center
Tallulah CBD + Juice Bar had its grand opening on Sept. 16 and has not slowed down yet. On Sept. 24, owner Ashley Guy did a pop-up shop at Pure Barre North. Guy, who previously suffered from arthritis and neck pain, began using CBD products to aid with pain relief. […]
Breaking barriers one STEM at a time
Florida A&M is the latest university to jump on the bandwagon to join the alliance of Florida universities that have secured National Science Foundation funding to increase the number of women of color on university faculty in the fields of science, technology engineering, and math (STEM). The grant, created by […]
FAMU adds additional cameras to increase students’ safety
On Sept. 17, Florida A&M University announced that they would be adding more cameras and license plate readers to the campus in efforts to increase the safety of students and faculty. The cameras will be used to create a safer environment as well as catch crimes on and off campus […]
SGA: student senate holds confirmations for new candidates
The Student Government Association met for their weekly meeting in the Senate Chambers on Monday. As usual, the meeting started off with weekly updates from student leaders pertaining to upcoming events and homecoming. SGA President, Rochard Moricette, touched on the different initiatives and projects that the campus liaisons will be […]
Cohen and his Bossify brand going global
Cedrick Cohen started his clothing line two years ago, on Oct. 5, 2017. The Jacksonville native deserves to be added to the list of successful undergraduate entrepreneurs attending Florida A&M University. Cohen has loved fashion since middle school and created his own designs that were relevant to the latest trends. […]
Nike, FAMU forming new relationship
Here are two things that you do not hear together very often: Nike and FAMU. Not anymore. Monday night saw the end of the long standing history of Nike’s absence on FAMU’s campus, with the first-ever information session on the ever growing Global Technology internship program. The recruitment team comprised […]
Young and old rally at climate change strike
On Friday, a global strike for climate change action took place all over the world, as millions to teens and adults skipped school and work to attend demonstrations and demand action to prevent climate change. Tallahassee participated in this strike with a rally from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in […]
FAMU kicks off Healthy Campus Week
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical (FAMU) kicked off its second “Healthy Campus Week” with Partnership for a Healthier America on Monday, Sept. 23. The week of events started with a blood pressure check and fitness assessment. Director of Student Health Services, Tanya Tatum discussed the purpose of the events. “The main […]
Change is a constant at FAMU
As of last spring FAMU has resumed construction of the Center for Access and Student Success building just north of Gaither Gym. The university is also at work on a new residence hall located on the far southeast end of campus. And though both of these major projects cost the […]