Though graduating college can be considered a great accomplishment, it sometimes comes with a major price -debt. Many graduates expect to begin working in their respective fields after graduation. But with the burdens of paying back loans hanging over their heads, it sometimes makes it hard to begin excelling […]
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Farewell to fall Famuans graduates
About 740 students will graduate on Dec. 14 at Florida A&M’s fall commencement ceremony. It will mark the beginning of futures for graduates. Berlange Desinor, a molecular cell biology graduate from Ft. Lauderdale, said that after graduating she will participate in the City Year Orlando corps program and earn […]
FAMU continues efforts to repair its image
Florida A&M’s fight to end hazing and rebrand its name continued Wednesday. The board of trustees agreed to extend the contract with the Dan Klores Communications’ (DKC’s) public relations firm until the board’s February meeting. “At that time, we will have a report from DKC on what services they’ve […]
Alumna reaches new heights in engineering field
Terri R. Norton has reached both academic and professional success. The Florida A&M graduate is currently an assistant professor of Construction Engineering and Architectural Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She is also the principal investigator on a Nebraska Department of Roads grant.F From an early age, Norton […]
A dozen schools accept discounted degree challenge
Gov. Rick Scott’s $10,000 bachelor’s degree challenge to 28 institutions in the Florida College System is getting a lot of attention. So far, 12 of Florida’s 28 state colleges have announced interest to support the challenge in an effort to make college affordable for students at their institutions. Scott […]
Female student leaders speak to campus women
Young women are running things on the Florida A&M campus. This year primarily women lead the Student Government Association and Campus Activities Board. Female students occupy the freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior class president positions and these women said it was time to have a real woman-to-woman conversation far […]
Search committee for new president, BOT to meet today
The Presidential Search Committee is still looking for potential candidates for Florida A&M. The committee will meet this morning at 8:30 a.m. in the Grand Ballroom, located in the H.Manning Efferson Student Union. The board of trustees will meet immediately after the search committee meeting. Students want the latest […]
Hands off your phone, eyes on the road
A bill was filed in the Senate on Nov. 21 that would ban drivers from typing or reading texts, emails and other electronic messaging while driving. The measure (SB 52) was filed by Sen. Nancy Detert, R-Venice. Known as “secondary offense,” an officer can only issue a ticket for […]
Documentaries showcase journalism students talent
Florida A&M’s School of Journalism and Graphic Communication will present its biannual J-School Journals: “Untold Stories” on Saturday at 7 p.m. in Lee Hall Auditorium. The event will feature a series of 15-minute documentaries, which give insight into issues that are not usually discussed in society. These documentaries touch […]
Deltas, OSA celebrate holidays by giving back
The Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is making a list and checking it twice. The sorority will co-sponsor the Second Annual “Color of Christmas” with the Office of Student Activities. Some of the entertainment will include the Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority […]