There are about 600- 700 construction workers on campus from 6 a. m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, according to Samuel J. Houston, director of facility planning and construction. Students and faculty will have to co-exist with construction workers, closed off sidewalks and heavy machinery on campus for the […]
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FAMU law school rates improve
The Florida A&M College of Law has improved its bar passing rate by 10 percent within the last year. In July the FAMU College of Law had a 62.5 percent passing rate. It improved from a 52.5 percent pass rate last July. Out of the 12 Law Schools in the […]
Former Miss FAMU Demetria Henderson on HBCU advisory board
Former Miss FAMU, Demetria Henderson, was appointed last week to the Historically Black College and University advisory board. She is the first student to be appointed to the board. Henderson will be working under President Barack Obama to help allocate funds for HBCUs. The HBCU advisory board was established in […]
Rally, convocation keep spirit alive
It was standing room only on Thursday as students crowded in Gaither gymnasium to gear up for the first home football game of the year at the pep rally and comedy show. With the comedy and speaker series being a part of his platform, student body Vice President Breyon […]
FAMU executes Strategic Plan
The University Strategic Plan, proposed and approved by the Board of Trustees in December of 2009. Eight academic degree programs are awaiting approval for implementation by the Board in December of this year. The program will offer bachelor’s degrees in information technology, master’s degrees in golf management, curriculum and instruction, […]
Students and faculty gear up for a cool day
Students and faculty members may have been shocked to feel the cold weather this morning with 47 degrees being forecasted as the lowest and 78 degrees being the highest. It’s a nice little break from the usual 80 degrees and up. Check out a few of our pictures showing students […]
FAMU pays tribute to founders
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, founded on October 3, 1887 celebrates the 123-year legacy of its founders. FAMU was founded by Thomas V. Gibbs and Thomas D. Tucker, two brave men who saw the need to educate young black men and women. The Founder’s Day occasion included a rekindling […]
Rattlers show spirit at first pep rally
It was standing room only on Thursday as students crowded in Gaither Gymnasium to gear up for the first home football game of the year at the pep rally and comedy show. Sponsored by the Franklin and Love Administration of the Student Government Association, the show lasted from 9 p.m. […]
College of Law sees increase
The Florida A&M University College of Law is reaching new heights this semester with the largest incoming class in the school’s history. More than 288 first-year students are signing up for classes in the Orlando-based campus this fall. One of the major reasons for the increase in applicants is because […]
President’s forum lacks attendance
President James Ammons addressed students and faculty in Lee Hall Auditorium Wednesday evening. But before he reached the podium, Ammons asked, “Where are all the students?” Lee Hall was far from capacity as about 20 students listened to Ammons’ statements. Students gave two main reasons for not attending: […]