Florida A&M police are investigating two instances of reported counterfeiting and forgery on campus. The first incident occurred Thursday and the second took place Monday according to an investigative report released by the FAMU Department of Public Safety Tuesday. “It’s nothing as far as widespread alarm, we just want our […]
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Atlanta Classic brings in big bucks
The 21st annual Bank of America Football Classic brought Florida A&M University 35 percent of the gate revenues from the Georgia Dome on Saturday. Sharon Saunders, chief communications officer, said the official revenue amount would not be disclosed until later in the year. “The Atlanta Classic once again has rejuvenated […]
Leon County Schools receive bonus
Leon County Schools rejoice after a recent bonus. The Leon County School Board has approved a budget that added 25 cents for every $1,000 of property value. “This is expected to generate $3.8 million with the state chipping in an extra $1.1 million, said Chris Petley, Spokesperson for Leon County […]
FAMU professor defends column on ‘The O’Reilly Factor’
Jeremy Levitt, the dean for International Programs at the college, wrote the column “Think Twice” published in the Orlando Sentinel Sept. 15 disputing the recent racial comments against President Barack Obama. Levitt accused “right-wing politicians” and the “media” of misleading the public about President Obama. “I do not remember another […]
Study abroad program cut because of lack of interest
The European Liberal Arts Program Spring Break Tour, a study abroad opportunity spearheaded by Florida State University but promoted by Florida A&M University was canceled due to lack of interest. The tour involved a visit to London and Paris in conjunction with an online arts and humanities class. It was […]
Supporters still travel to Classic despite weather
Some students prepared earlier this week to head to the much anticipated Atlanta Classic. One event they didn’t expect to happen earlier this week was severe flooding. Metro Atlanta experienced harsh floods in which 11 bridges, state-controlled roads and highways were closed, according to the National Weather Service. An 80 […]
Obama selects FAMU alum as a United States Ambassador
A Florida A&M University alumnus was sworn in as a U.S. Ambassador Monday. Teddy B. Taylor earned his bachelors of science degree in political science in June 1975 from Florida A&M University. Taylor was chosen to be the ambassador-designate to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, all […]
Fall Elections
Freshman senator elects were J. Baker, K. Cabret, A. Collins, T. Haynes, K. Miles, S. Sider, A. Sider and P. Moore. Baker, Fletcher and Mathis were elected as graduate senators. Johnson was elected as graduate attendant. There will be a run off for freshmen president and vice president between S. […]
Atlanta Classic weather may drown out festivities
Current flooding in the Atlanta metro area may pose a threat to students, faculty and alumni planning to attend the football classic this weekend. Metro Atlanta remained under flood watch, according to The National Weather Service, until 8 p.m. Tuesday. Heavy rains continued to flood a number of roads and […]
Senate Update
The Recreation Center will be picking up trash on FAMU’s campus October 3 in honor of National Public Lands Day. Director of the FAMU Recreation Center, Robert Carroll, spoke to the student senate Monday about receiving funding for National Public Lands Day. “Since FAMU is a major mover in America, […]