As guests began to enter the auditorium, Romonia Reams and Folakemi Odedina reviewed their notes and presentation about the NCI P20 grant and training program. Anticipation rose as guests filled the auditorium. Reams, from Florida A&M University, and Odedina, from the University of Florida, came together and gave their presentations […]
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Unity and Excellence: FAMU Students Showcase Their Talents
The FAMUs Finest: Talented and Terrific Students Showcase kicked off inaguration week for Florida A&M University’s 11th President Elmira Mangum Monday. Inauguration Week will consist of events to encourage fellowship within the Tallahassee community. "It is exciting, celebrating the talents that our students have," Mangum expressed. "This is where the community […]
FAMU PD Reports Alleged Sexual Assault
This month, President Barack Obama announced a nationwide effort to curb sexual assaults on college campuses. According to the FAMU Police Department, notification of an alleged sexual assault occurred September 21, but officals are still looking for more information on the incident. "When I heard the news, it gave me […]
Anti-Hazing workshop draws hundreds to Ballroom
All clubs and organizations met Monday to review the rules and regulations against hazing on Florida A&M’s campus. Marvin Green Jr., director of student activities, addressed students and reminded them of the university’s zero tolerance for hazing. D.A. Robin; 09/29/2014 @ Grand Ballroom Florida A&M students crowd around each other […]
Plans To Build A New Pharmacy Building Are Underway
Florida A&M University initiated a plan to build a $40.5 million Pharmacy Phase II building. The Pharmacy Phase II involves the construction and design of a 45,000 net square feet research; graduate and professional study instructional space. According to interim associate vice president Kendall Jones, FAMU’s Construction and Facilities Management […]
NABJ Short Course Comes To FAMU
For the second straight year, Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism and Graphic Communication hosted the National Association of Black Journalists multi-media short course. Students from universities across the country including American, Grambling, Howard, North Carolina Central, Oklahoma, Southern Mississippi and of course FAMU’s very own were in attendance. All […]
Remodeling FAMU Way
FAMU Students Help to Ensure Campus Safety
Through the creation of the Student Patrol Program, Florida A&M University students can help keep the campus safe. The patrol program aims to provide students with a safe campus environment. Although FAMU Police Chief Terrance Calloway originally came up with the idea of the Student Patrol Program, Lt. Norman Rollins […]
FAMU DRS remembers devoted teacher
Hundreds of young Rattlers gathered to mourn the death of a beloved teacher, Eileen S. Warner, on Friday at Florida A&M University Developmental and Research School. Students and faculty held a balloon release ceremony to remember Warner, who died in a car accident in early June. The service was held […]
A Wreck With The Rec Hours
Though FAMU’s Health initiatives — like GetFitFAMU — promote better living, the change in time schedules at the Hansel E. Tookes Recreation Center has become a deterrent for students who work out. “Budget cuts have caused The Rec Center’s hours to be reduced,” Crystal Bennette, building supervisor for the […]