No program escaped inspection during spring break as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools visited Florida A&M University. The visiting team said they were pleased with the university’s progress of FAMU’s Quality Enhancement Program (QEP). Out of 77 compliance issues, the school missed one; the committee made two recommendations. […]

This upcoming fall, the university will implement a five-year program to meet with accreditation standards.                   “We will find out in December if we have been reaffirmed,” said Rosalind Fuse-Hall, the president’s office liaison to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.          The Quality […]

A small group of Florida A&M University students and administrators marched to the capitol where they joined dozens of other area college faculty, administrators and students to protest budget cuts to higher education on Tuesday.The two dozen FAMU marchers braved the chilly morning temperatures as they walked to the capitol […]

The travel section of Florida A&M University Controller’s Office has been directed not to accept travel requests until July 1, 2009, unless they are approved beforehand, due to the state budget shortfall.      The limitations placed on travel comes from Chapter 2009-15, Laws of Florida, which states, “Funds appropriated to […]

Former Florida A&M University employee, Albert C. Smith, was fired early December 2008 for allegedly taking $3,160 from the Athletic Department in November 2007, according to a police report. Smith, who worked in the Athletics Department, was arrested on Dec. 16, 2008. He was charged with grand theft – an […]

The University Honors Program was recently awarded a $41,717 educational grant from State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance. The Honors Program received the funds on Feb. 23 at State Farm’s grant opening ceremony.  The grant was awarded to teach local students about financial literacy.  The honors program will offer financial workshops […]

It happened quickly; I never saw it coming. I saw the bus rolling toward me, but before I could get out of the way, I was thrown underneath. According to the urban dictionary, the term means to denounce a friend, mentor or acquaintance for the sake of political expediency. To […]

On the corner of Gaines Street and Railroad Avenue sits Take One Hair Studio. Less than a year old, the hair salon has developed a strong following.  The owner and head stylist, Bessie Lewis says she’s got an “old name [but] new style.” Originally from Albany, Ga. Lewis has lived […]

By March 26, Florida A&M University will install individual electric meters on buildings around the school as the Campus Wide Electrical Upgrade Project kicks off. The “green” initiative to place meters on the buildings will help track the university’s use of energy, said Clinton Smith, a professional engineer for the […]

Story: FAMU funded D.C. trip Feb. 18, 2009 -Anonymous I’m happy to see the students exercise their responsibility as members of the legislative branch. I hope that they will see their audit request and demand to have funds properly allocated by the “body.” Don’t be deterred by university administration or […]