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Discover on Parade Brings FAMU, FSU, TCC students together

Students interacting during the Discover on Parade event Florida A&M University Department of Research teamed up with Florida State University and Tallahassee Community College researchers to launched its first-ever Discover on Parade event, on Monday at the FSU’s Conference Center. This event allowed Tallahassee’s three institution’s research departments to display […]

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BREAKING NEWS: FAMU VP for Legal Affairs Fired

FAMU's Former VP for legal affairs, Avery McKnight Avery McKnight, Florida A&M University's vice president for legal affairs and general counsel, was fired this morning, according to a report on WFSU.    McKnight reported to both the Board of Trustees and FAMU President Elmira Mangum. Major administrative changes have been […]

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Gas Prices Hit a Record Low for the Holidays

Courtesy of envisaj.blogspot.com Low gas prices during the Thanksgiving holiday gave drivers a sense of relief. This year’s Thanksgiving gas prices were the lowest they have been in seven years. According to the American Automobile Association, the national average on Thanksgiving Day was $2.05. Today, fuel is below $2 a gallon […]

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FAMU Mourns the Death of Officer (Ret.) Joe Williams

Military presents flag to family Photo by: Shikari Hamm Family, friends and the Florida A&M University (FAMU) community assembled to celebrate FAMU retired Police Officer, Joe Williams’ life. The homegoing service was held at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church this afternoon. Williams was born Dec. 4, 1937 to the late Rivers and […]

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FAMU Hosts Annual Turkey Drive

Photo Courtesy of LaRhonda Celestin As the holidays are vastly approaching, Florida A&M University (FAMU) hosted Annual Turkey Drive at the Jake Gaither Gymnasium on Tuesday. Thanksgiving boxes were prepared for families in need, which included turkeys and other holiday fixings. As the goal of delivering 300 boxes to these […]

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FAMU Holds SBI’s 5th Global Leadership Conference

Florida A&M University’s School of Business and Industry’s (SBI) 5th Global Leadership Conference was held during the Classic Weekend on Thursday, Nov. 19 through Friday, Nov. 21, 2015, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.    This year’s conference theme was “Encouraging Innovative and Sustainable Business Practice.” SBIans along with students in […]

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Warren Elected Chair of FAMU BOT

Newly appointed Board of Trustees Chairman, Cleve Warren The Florida A&M University Board of Trustees voted unanimously Friday morning 10-0 to elect Cleve Warren as the new Chair of the board.  This comes after the resignation of Rufus Montgomery as board chair on  Oct. 23. Montgomery did not vote and left Friday’s teleconference after […]

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Avon Foundation Awards FAMU $10,000 Grant

Tanya Tatum, Director of FAMU Health Services and principal investigator of the Avon grant. The Avon Foundation for Women Awarded Florida A&M University a $10,000 grant for Dating Abuse Education Prevention. This is the first year FAMU has received funding from the Avon Foundation for Women. The Avon Foundation educates numerous […]

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Levine Brings Statistics to Faculty Senate Members

(Alan Levine) BOG member Alan Levine Courtesy of Danielle Francis Students and Faculty members joined the Faculty Senate of Florida A&M University along with Board of Governors member, Alan Levine; State University System Chancellor Marshall Criser III and vice chancellor for academic and student affairs; and Jan Ignash, vice chancellor […]

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Tallahassee Cyclists are Receiving Newer, Safer ways to Travel

Courtesy of Jenna Thorne The Downtown University Protected Bike Lane Network will create new bike lanes specifically on Pensacola, Adams and Madison Street so bicyclist can enjoy a safer way to commute to and from work and school. The project will include new biking amenities, biking facilities and enhancements such […]