Florida A&M’s Student Government Association will host a town hall session in the group exercise room of the Hansel E. Tookes Recreation Center Thursday at 4 p.m. to introduce the new interim president Larry Robinson to students. Thursday’s meeting was scheduled in response to the news of former President James Ammons’ resignation that took […]
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Interim President Meets Students
Students asked Interim Florida A&M President Larry Robinson about his plans for their programs and the university overall Thursday at a town hall meeting. About 50 students gathered at Hansel E. Tookes Student Recreation Center to meet Robinson, who until Monday was university provost. The interim president opened with a […]
FAMU Seeks Anti-Hazing Officer, Band Compliance Officer
Florida A&M launched Wednesday a nation-wide search for administrators to “oversee anti-hazing initiatives” and to ensure bands comply with university rules. In June, FAMU’s Board of Trustees approved an amended 2012-2013 budget with nearly $1 million allocated for the anti-hazing czar (the official position is the special assistant to the […]
FAMU Counseling Services Get Reaccredited
Florida A&M’s counseling program is enjoying the news that it remains an accredited service. National accreditation bureau Internal Association of Counseling Services gave the center, operated out of FAMU’s Sunshine Manor, the green light to continue providing psychological and psychiatric services. “We are an awesome bunch of caring individuals […]
Fla. Spends $2.5M on Security
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida spent nearly $2.5 million in the past year to provide security for Gov. Rick Scott, as well as a long list of visiting governors and leaders from other U.S. territories and Puerto Rico. That was the highest amount spent by state authorities on security in […]
Oklahoma Shooting Spree Underscores Racial Tension
TULSA, Okla. (AP) – Two men accused in a shooting rampage in Tulsa are headed to court in a case closely watched by some residents who say it has highlighted the city’s racial divisions. Jake England, 19, and Alvin Watts, 33, face murder and hate crimes charges stemming from the […]
Chancellor Brogan Issues First Orders to Interim President Robinson
Chancellor of Florida’s State University System Frank Brogan reminded Interim Florida A&M President Larry Robinson Monday that the university has many problems that need addressing. In a letter soon after Robinson was picked as the tentative leader of FAMU, Brogan said, “As reflected in the attached letter following the June Board of […]
In Letter, Chancellor Brogan Reminds Robinson about FAMU Issues
Chancellor Frank Brogan urged Interim Florida A&M President Larry Robinson Monday to work on the outstanding problems affecting the university including the pending requirements from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to provide a report on progress. (Included inside is a copy of the letter from Frank Brogan) In […]
FAMU Appoints New Deans to College of Agriculture, Journalism School
Florida A&M announced Tuesday the appointment of new deans for its agriculture and journalism schools. Robert W. Taylor is the new dean for FAMU’s College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, and Ann L. Wead Kimbrough is the new dean for the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication. They are scheduled to […]
As FAMU Searches for New Band Director, Band Member Thinks There’s One Obvious Choice
Mud puddles dotted the grassy field. It had rained earlier that day, and “The Patch” was still showing signs of the recent downpour. But still Florida A&M’s Marching “100” practiced. The band’s formations took crooked, meandering turns around the 30-year practice field — all under the gaze of then-band director […]