Florida A&M’s Student Government Association approved a $2.8 million budget for most departments and student organizations during Monday’s Student Senate meeting. The disbursement of funds is one of the most significant responsibilities for student government. Many students may not be aware of the impact SGA has on student life […]
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FAMU hosts SACS accreditation team
It’s showtime for Florida A&M University. SACS, formerly known as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, is on campus this week in an attempt to determine if FAMU is taking care of business and able to be reaffirmed as an accredited university. Accreditation is […]
Soul food a way of life for FAMU grad
Chef Ce’tia Hunter is a FAMU grad who has used her cooking skills to spice up life and start her entrepreneurial career. During her time at FAMU she majored in public relations and minored in business. The 22-year-old is from Jacksonville, where she is also currently located. Having made special […]
Thousands gather for March for Our Lives rally
Parkland students and alumni gathered behind the Capitol for the rally Saturday. (Photo: Nia Muldrow) Thousands of people flooded the lawn of Florida’s historic Capitol in support of the March for Our Lives rally on Saturday. The rally followed the mass shooing that happened on Feb. 14 at Marjory Stoneman […]
1st round applicants, College of Education dean search
1st Round Applicants, College of Education Dean Search by Larry Butler Caption: Dean search committee for FAMU College of Education Credit: Larry Butler The College of Education at Florida A&M University is moving closer to finding a new dean. There are strict rules that the selection committee has to abide […]
Seminar focuses on harmful effects of lead in water
IPH Assistant Professor, Donald M. Axelrad Ph.D., speaking on lead in the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. As many as 500,000 children ages 1-5 in the U.S. are currently facing risks of lead exposure, according to medical experts. Common risks associated with lead exposure include IQ deficits, attention […]
FAMU participates in Kick Butts Day
FAMU students participating in Kick Butts Day. Photo credit: Ila Wilborn The School of Allied Health Sciences at FAMU invited students to participate in Kick Butts Day Thursday. The event was sponsored by the American Cancer Society’s Tobacco-Free Generation Campus Initiative and the CVS Health Foundation. “On Kick Butts […]
FAMU orientation leaders win big at workshop
Florida A&M University’s orientation leaders wiped up the competition at this year’s Southern Regional Orientation Workshop (SROW). The workshop took place last weekend in Orlando at the University of Central Florida, where more than 30 different institutions were represented. SROW is an annual conference that takes place at various universities […]
Moricette elected president of Student Senate
Picture taken at the senate meeting during the elections. | Photo credit: Albert Hayes The student senate has made its decision for the Legislative branch leaders for FAMU’s 48th Student Senate. The elections for senate president and president pro tempore took place Monday in the senate chambers. The current Senate […]
Board of Trustees meet to discuss university’s academics
Photo credit: Sydne Vigille On Wednesday, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s Board of Trustees met at 2 p.m. to discuss students and the changes with academics on campus. The room was filled with different faculty members listening to the updates with programs on FAMU’s campus. Dean Murray Gibson requested for […]