FSU President Thrasher Photo credit: WCTV President John Thrasher temporarily suspended Greek life at Florida State University on Nov. 6. But on Jan. 29, the Greek life suspension was partially lifted. Thrasher has implemented new changes such as for philanthropy and recruiting to resume at FSU immediately. The […]
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Protesters versus the League of the South
Photo credit: Belynda Wesley The League of the South (LOS) is a white nationalist, neo-confederate, white supremacist organization that is based out of Killen, Alabama. More than two dozen of their members came to Tallahassee on Saturday. What they did not expect, was to be outnumbered by 150 anti-white supremacy […]
Judicial branch holds emergency meeting
Supreme Court Justices and a few other members of SGA working with the Justices from the College of Law discussing the revisions. | Photo credit: Albert Hayes The Judicial Branch of the Student Government Association at FAMU held an emergency meeting Thursday afternoon. Voting needed to happen on changes made […]
FAMU Day at the Capitol this Thursday
Advocates for Florida A&M University will come together on Thursday for FAMU Day at The Capitol to solicit support for the 130-year old institution of higher learning, which is a viable component and contributing member of the State University System of Florida. The FAMU National Alumni Association, sponsor of the […]
Veterans with ties to FAMU in TCC’s new calendar
Dr. Joseph Henderson receiving honoree award | Photo credit: Sydne Vigille Joseph Henderson is a veteran of the Persian Gulf War and served seven years as a commissioned officer in the United States Navy. He earned his Bachelor’s of Science in physics from FAMU. “I am a graduate of Florida A&M […]
FAMU offers new ways for students to apply for jobs
Florida A&M University’s Career and Professional Development Center is providing students with an online career management tool called HireARattler. This tool allows students to create a profile that highlights their skills, experiences, education, coursework and interests. Students are matched with job and internship opportunities based on the information they provided. […]
SJGC prepares for accreditation visit
Photographed By: Ke'Neesha Weaver Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication is preparing for the arrival of the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC). ACEJMC is the agency responsible for the evaluation of professional journalism and mass communications programs in colleges and universities. Seventeen […]
Dreamers brace for hope as Congress votes on spending bill on February 8th
Maria Rodriguez standing on capitol hill to lobby to Congress on behalf of "dreamers." Photo credit: Maria Rodriguez The Deferred Actions for Childhood Arrivals program, otherwise known as DACA, was implemented in 2012 by President Barack Obama to protect immigrants who came to the United States as children. […]
Coleman Library stays with the program
Photo credit: Jamoni Arnold For many students at Florida A&M University (FAMU), technology is central to the educational process. Cell phones, tablets, and laptops have become necessary components to academic success, all of which allow students unlimited access to a range of information and topics. This age of computers has […]
FAMU grad first African-American mayor of nearby Cairo
Booker Gainor made history earlier this month when he was sworn in as the first African American mayor of Cairo, Georgia, which is just 30 minutes north of Tallahassee. Gainor is a 27-year-old graduate of Florida A&M University. Gainor always understood the need for growth in his community. It was […]