Photo credit: Giselle Thomas  Florida A&M University’s College of Science and Technology search committee held a meeting Friday to discuss the process of finding a new dean. The previous dean of the College of Science and Technology, Maurice Edington, was promoted to Vice President for Strategic Planning, Analysis and Institutional […]

Photo credit: Tallahasee Democrat  Florida A&M University (FAMU) is encouraging students and alumni to contact lawmakers to support the Center for Access and Student Success (CASS) project. A general notification was sent out to stakeholders over the weekend to contact legislators on how important funding the CASS project is. The […]

On Wed., Feb. 7, 2018, students poured into the Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center Teaching Gymnasium to hear from professionals on the subject of HIV/AIDS. Dr. Maria Okeke, a professor in the Department of Health and Physical Education, and Director of Health Services Tanya Tatum have served as the […]

Carmen Cummings and colleagues captured during discussions at FAMU Day at the Capitol  Photo credit: Qwontanney Major    There’s no question in Carmen Cummings’ mind what FAMU Day at the Capitol is all about.  Cummings, director of Alumni Affairs at FAMU and the coordinator for Thursday’s event at […]

In the midst of Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum’s campaign for governor of Florida, he did not hesitate last week to stop by New York City and speak with The Breakfast Club at Power 105.1 FM. During Gillum’s interview, he pinpointed local Florida issues, his thoughts on politics, and personal aspects […]

Photo credit: Brianna Harmon On Monday, the student senators met in the Florida A&M University Senate Chambers to address a total of fifteen requested bills, one confirmation, and a possible resignation.  Senator Damarcus Snipes, a fourth year public relations student, came up during lobbying and speakers to address his possible resignation […]

Interim Dean Lady Dhyana Ziegler being sworn in as chair of the Florida Commission on the Status of Women. Photo credit: Jeff Walker The 22 commissioners of the Florida Commision on the Status of Women elected a new chair for 2018: Interim dean of Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism […]

Photo credit: Rattler Nation  On Tuesday afternoon, the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical search committee met to discuss the search process and different tactics on their approach on screening candidates for the position of dean of College of Pharmacy. Reginald Perry, who serves as the chair committee, opened up the […]

Student writing an assignment in her Intro to Business Systems course  | Photo credit: Sydne Vigille The Florida A&M University Quality Enhancement plan (QEP) is introducing a new plan that will incorporate more writing across campus in all majors.   FAMU’s QEP, “#WriteonFAMU” is a five-year plan that is a […]

Photo credit: Sydne Vigille  As of this year, the Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is moving forward in creating the Cascades project and is expected to begin construction in early August. This is the largest CRA project recorded in Tallahassee history. It will include the building of 164 apartments, 24 […]