Florida’s congressional candidate Alfred Lawson visited Florida A&M to encourage students to get involved in the political process Friday afternoon. Lawson is running for Congress in Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. Along with congressmen Gregory Meeks and Hank Johnson, Lawson wanted to stress that all decisions in the election […]
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Family matters at FAMU
Sonya and Chawlie Robinson were among the parents in town for the weekend’s festivities. “We’ve looked forward to this visit since the beginning of the semester,” Sonya said. “It’s our oldest daughter’s first semester of college, and we’ve been looking forward [to] seeing what her experience is like here […]
Party plans fall through
A night that began with a college house party ended in panic, pain and paramedics on the scene Saturday night. Approximately 100 people were packed inside a Seminole Grand apartment when the floor collapsed. “It was terrifying,” said second-year Florida A&M student AJ Nelson, describing the collapse. After the […]
Students, alumni honor former university president
Students and alumni of Florida A&M filled the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center to honor FAMU’s eighth president Frederick S. Humphries. Laughter and cheers echoed throughout the hall as friends, family, colleagues and students took to the podium and shared their experiences of Humphries, which overwhelmed him. “I didn’t imagine […]
High school minority seniors top nation in SAT scores
Florida’s minority graduating seniors topped the nation in SAT scores, according to a recent study released by the College Board. Scores improved in each subsection, which includes critical reading, mathematics and writing. Florida’s Hispanics outperformed all other minorities nationwide. Average scores for Hispanic students in critical reading are 29 […]
Diabetes foundation host fair during football game
Children from middle school to high school lined up Saturday on the Set of Florida A&M’s Campus for a parade to cure diabetes. The event was hosted by the Prince Hall Shriners Foundation Diabetes Initiative For the fourth year, Shriners dedicated a weekend of events that consisted of a […]
Programs recruit during preview
Prospective students and parents visited Florida A&M for Fall Preview to learn more about the programs offered at the university this weekend. For many students, the preview is the moment they realize they have found their home for the next few years. Annalise Anise, a pharmacy student, attended […]
National Health Week continues with seminar
National Health Week entered its third day Wednesday with a breast cancer seminar, Bold and Breastless. Breast cancer survivor Shondia McFadden-Sabari shared her story on her battle with cancer. On Dec. 23, 2010, McFadden-Sabari was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 36. The Atlanta native was nervous when she discovered […]
Advisers pinpoint university’s advantages to TCC students
Florida A&M advisers informed students from Tallahassee Community College about the advantages FAMU has to offer Wednesday. Brenda C. Spencer, director of retention for FAMU, expressed how informative the event could be. Spencer wanted students to become knowledgeable and advisers from both schools to build a connection. “We are […]
FAMU hosts second presidential debate
Florida A&M students watched as President Barack Obama came out swinging at Tuesday night’s second presidential debate. About 100 students gathered for the live stream of the debate. The watch party was co-sponsored by Progressive Black Men Inc., Dream Defenders, Black Youth Vote, Student Government Association, Feminist Majority and […]