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Students build alumni relationships

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Search for VP of student affairs almost over

The selection process for vice president of student affairs is almost complete. The three finalists, which originally began with 80 applicants, have all visited campus and met with the student body. So now many are wondering what’s next? According to Sylvia Petties, executive assistant to vice president of student affairs, […]

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General studies axed

The School of General Studies at Florida A&M University will be closing this summer, according to Provost and Vice President of Student Affairs Cynthia Hughes-Harris. “This is a unit that doesn’t generate credits, and the employees in that unit do not teach,” said Hughes-Harris. Hughes-Harris said the schools mission is […]

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FAMU cuts School of Graduate Studies

The School of Graduate Studies and Research will be eliminated this summer, according to Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Cynthia Hughes-Harris. During an interview Tuesday, Hughes-Harris said the elimination of graduate studies is by no means a reflection of the importance of graduate programs or students. She […]

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Advance for TV 20 homecoming wrap up

This year will be the first time the homecoming show will be broadcast over the Internet.                   “This is our 14th year of doing the homecoming show,” said Kenneth Jones professor and broadcast journalism sequence coordinator. ” It has been the only show and the most consistent show that […]

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Democrats lose big

It was a long night for Democrats in Florida, as Republican Marco Rubio defeated Democrat Kendrick Meek and Independent Charlie Crist for the U.S. Senate seat.    Among other statewide races, Republican Pam Bondi won the race for attorney general. Jeff Atwater won for chief financial officer and Adam […]

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Project Beta Alpha assists with Haiti relief

When Joelle Stanford was younger, her trips to Haiti consisted of spending time with her grandmother and cousins, running outside to play in the irresistible heat and enjoying delicious family dinners. As of January, her trip experiences have become a mission. On Jan. 12 a 7.2 M earthquake rocked […]

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FBI visits Rattlers for recruitment

The FBI has come to the campus of Florida A&M University to recruit qualified applicants for the special agent and physical scientist positions.  Today a recruiter from the FBI will be in room 447 North in the School of Business and Industry to give information about requirements, procedures and […]

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SGA talks on post-homecoming

SGA Chief of Staff Quinton Haynes expressed his disappointment with senators’ lackluster participation during last week’s events, such as the SGA barbecue. Haynes was also critical of the Senate’s lack of knowledge on current affairs that will affect the university.    Among the issues mentioned were the Board of […]

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FAMU ranks number 1 in African Americans obtaining Bachelor’s and Doctoral degrees

Florida A&M University has been ranked number 1 out of 25 Universities in the United States by The National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering and Institute of Medicine for African Americans earning bachelor’s and doctoral degrees. Between 2002-2006, the top 10 baccalaureate institutions for African-Americans who earn […]