Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Florida’s House Bill 733 mandates that by July 1, 2026, middle schools cannot start before 8 a.m. and high schools before 8:30 a.m. This legislative change aims to enhance student health and academic performance by allowing more sleep time, supported by research on the benefits of later start times. As […]
The approval of a three-year contract for Patrick Crarey II, the new head men’s basketball coach, will now be postponed. Trustees seek more information on allegations that Crarey improperly dismissed players last year and want to investigate his current volunteer employment agreement with the university. News that the coach had […]
The Florida Student Association (FSA) has declared its newly elected leadership team for the 2024-2025 school year term. The FSA serves as a non-profit corporation that brings together university student body presidents from all universities in the state of Florida. The mission of the FSA is to represent and […]
Florida A&M University(FAMU) is known for producing the next generation of innovators in every field. Chemical engineering student Simeon Newman is adding his name to that list. The American Chemical Society, Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering (ACS, PMSE), honored Newman for his work with norovirus inhibition. Simeon Newman […]
In the destructive aftermath of several tornadoes that blew through Tallahassee, two student-led organizations joined together to assist students in the area that have been severely impacted by the damage of the storms. Inspired by the sudden hardship their peers were now facing, The Beta Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi […]
The Florida A&M Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Wednesday to launch an external investigation into the now-debunked donation of $237 million by Gregory Gerami. The vote came after over 90 minutes of statements from members of the community, trustee members, FAMU President Larry Robinson as well as extensive discussions […]
On Friday, May 10, Tallahassee was struck by catastrophic tornadoes that left a trail of devastation and tragedy in its wake. The storm, which hit with little warning, caused extensive damage across Leon and Gadsden counties, leaving residents reeling and authorities scrambling to respond. The scale of the disaster is […]
In the heart of Washington, D.C., where decisions are made and the nation’s future is crafted, one Florida A&M University alum’s journey from the hill to the White House is a testament to the transformative power of education and community. Alan Williams, White House Senior Advisor for Public Engagement and […]
Leon County Schools is facing a significant decline in student enrollment — there are 1,519 fewer students this year than three years ago, the district says — presenting financial strains and operational hurdles for the district. With fewer students enrolling, LCS will lose a portion of its state funding and […]
Students are turning away from brands that they claim are fueling the Israel-Hamas war in an effort to show their stance against the war. National brands such as McDonald’s, Starbucks, KFC, Coca-Cola and Dominoes are all facing scrutiny. The war initially ignited on Oct. 7, when Hamas, a terrorist organization, […]