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FAMU mourns the loss of student victim in off-campus shooting

Quinton Langford Florida A&M University announced the death of 20-year-old FAMU student Quinton Langford. Langford, along with 20-year-old FAMU student Landsay Elisson, was shot off-campus at a party on Gamble and Perry street early Saturday morning. Langford received medical treatment, but succumbed to injuries at the scene. Elisson was transported […]

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The FAMU Student National Alumni Association bridges the gap

The Florida A&M University Student National Alumni Association (SNAA) met with students Wednesday, Sept. 28 to help towards their goal of bridging the gap between students and alumni. Led by Kier Riley, a senior health care management student, the SNAA’s mission is to build strong relationships that will result in […]

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Tallahassee moves forward with plan for FAMU Way

It looks like FAMU Way will begin its third phase in construction real soon. What was once just a notion derived from citizen feedback in 2010 is now an ongoing project that has completed the first and second phase this year. Construction of the third phase will begin in […]

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FAMU mourns the death of a student

Markel Mazelin   Florida A&M officials announced the death of one of the university's students.  Markel Mazelin, 24, was pronounced dead Monday evening. According to FAMU Police Chief Terence Calloway, Mazelin died of medical complications while sleeping at his apartment off-campus. The Tallahassee Police Department does not suspect foul play, […]

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Homecoming 2016 Step Show

Florida A&M University held its homecoming dormitory step show in a crowded gymnasium filled with attendees Monday night.  On Thursday, Oct. 20, the National Pan-Hellenic Council Greek Step Show will take place at the Lawson Center at 6 p.m.

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FAMU Essential Theater debuts ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’

Florida A&M University Essential Theatre presents “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” beginning Oct. 12–16 at the Charles Winter Wood Theatre. It will start on Friday at 8 p.m. Saturday's matinee starts at 2 p.m. then an  8 p.m. showing follows and on Sunday the play starts at 3 p.m. “Cat on a […]

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FSU and FAMU Football brings Millions to Tallahassee

Florida A&M University fans cheering on the team   There is no doubt college football produces a major economical impact to the city of Tallahassee, and this past year brought in a direct impact of $94 million. Florida State and Florida A&M University football fans from all over the state […]

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‘Coalition’ wants to reinstate Mangum

Photo Credit | FAMU An email sent by a group, calling itself Coalition to Reinstate Mangum, on Sept. 20 made claims that the university violated legal and ethical standards in the dismissal of former Florida A&M University President Elmira Mangum. Mangum was placed on paid administrative leave Sept. 15 after […]

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Student body elections delayed a second time

The declaration of candidacy period for the 2016 FAMU Student Body Fall Elections has been delayed for the second time. After the initial postponement of the original election schedule, set to begin on Sept. 6, the revised election schedule has also been delayed. According to the System of Student Body […]