With the general election on Nov. 2, many Florida voters have made their way to the polls. Early voting began on Oct. 18 and has allowed voters to get involved without having to wait in long lines on Election Day. Throughout the day on Monday, voters lined […]
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FAMU alumnus and CBS News senior producer receives Emmy award
Florida A&M School of Journalism & Graphic Communication alumnus and CBS News senior producer Kim Godwin won the 2010 Emmy Award for “Outstanding Business and Economic Reporting in a Regularly Scheduled Newscast.” Her winning series “Financial Family Tree”, which Godwin says means, “we’re all related or connected by money,” provides […]
Blount Street undergoing renovations
Enclosed by state of Florida offices to one side, abandoned graffiti adorned buildings on the other and framed by newly built condominiums, the Blount Street strip is undergoing renovation . The strip of businesses ranging from hair salons to a sandal shop sits on a low-traffic street located between Railroad […]
Troubled water for Leon and Wakulla counties
Leon and Wakulla counties face struggles with their drinking water, due to the pollution of onsite water waste and disposal system. The Leon County Commission held a meeting earlier this month to discuss several issues and general business. However, one issue on the agenda that many residents had a […]
Environmental Education Program for Expanding Conservation and Stewardship of the Gulf of Mexico
On Saturday, Florida A&M received a $497,663 cooperative agreement for the “Environmental Education Program for Expanding Conservation and Stewardship of the Gulf of Mexico” project from the Gulf of Mexico Program. The nation’s largest natural disaster is the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and surrounding areas. […]
Kinfe Ken Redda acting VP of research
Florida A&M can credit over $30 million in research and training grants to one man. Kinfe Ken Redda was nominated by president James H. Ammons to serve as acting vice president of research. “It is an honor and privilege to serve FAMU in any capacity,” Redda said. “I am […]
FAMU PD increases security in preparation for upcoming events
The Florida A&M Department of Public Safety would like students to be safe during, FAMU’s Homecoming and the Halloween holiday. FAMU police department is working in a joint effort with other law enforcement agencies. “FAMU police is the primary security for homecoming this week,” said Lt. Norman Rollins, patrol […]
U.S. Department of State accepting student applications
The U.S Department of State is now accepting applications for upcoming internships in numerous career fields. The Department offers paid and un-paid internships to college students both domestic and abroad. Students have an opportunity to confront international issues, solve complex problems and serve as global ambassadors on behalf of America. […]
President Obama signs Small Business Jobs and Credit Act
The United States Treasury Department created a small business fund of $30 billion, in an effort, to have affordable loans and tax incentives for small businesses. President Barack Obama, signed the “H.R. 5297: Small Business Jobs and Credit Act” into law, on Sept. 27. According to the Small Business Lending […]
Kendrick Meeks visits FAMU and stresses the importance of voting
On October 21, students gathered in Gibbs Hall to rally their support and await the arrival of Congressmen Kendrick Meeks. Meeks, a 1989 Florida A & M alumnus was welcomed by the students of his alma mater, as he spoke about the importance of voting and electing him to […]