Monday, July 7, 2025
The abrupt resignation of Florida A&M University Athletic Director Kortne Gosha in April is only one of many reasons why FAMU’s athletic department has been in the headlines this year. Michael Smith was named interim athletic director following Gosha’s departure. According to famuathletics.com, this is Smith’s third time in the […]
Following the Rattlers’ first win of the season last weekend, the FAMU football team had a glimpse of hope after weeks of fighting through tribulation. With a few more eligible players taking the field, and home team advantage, last week’s victory over Albany State University was a pivot for the […]
Students in the School of Journalism are bringing a new show to campus, Rattler Countdown to Kickoff. To put everything into perspective, all the people that watch Famu News 20 for the updates on FAMU football, this is especially for you. In this show, students will be reporting and bringing […]
Dominique Dawes, Gabrielle Douglas and Simone Biles are to name a few that have been recognized for their achievements as Olympic Gold Medalists, paving the way for a new generation of “Girls On Fire.” Fisk University has announced its Intercollegiate Women’s Gymnastics team, making history as the first HBCU to […]
Serena Williams, a legendary tennis player, has revealed that she is leaving the game. But that doesn’t mean that her impact will come to a close. Women and Black athletes will continue to benefit from her legacy for many years to come. Williams has solidified her reputation as one of […]
Florida A&M University has more than a dozen intercollegiate athletic programs. Recently, FAMU football has been the hot-button topic for athletics — as it often is. As fall begins, many supporters are looking to follow along with the progress of their favorite teams. Social media plays a key role in […]
MIAMI GARDENS — The Rattlers are now 0-2 after getting demolished 59-3 Sunday by Jackson State in the Orange Blossom Classic. This was the second straight year of the classic’s revival, and the Tigers have topped FAMU both times. FAMU coach Willie Simmons, wide receiver Xavier Smith and linebacker Nadarius […]
After claiming the 2021 Southwestern Athletic Conference championship, Rattler fans want to know what’s next for Florida A&M’s volleyball team and how they plan to defend their title. The 2021 SWAC volleyball tournament took place Nov.19-21, with FAMU defeating Jackson State University in the final match. 2021 SWAC player of […]
After a long first four games on the road, the FAMU volleyball team was excited to finally be back in Tallahassee Friday for their home opener against Yale from the Ivy League. Four sets were played in this high-intensity best-of-five match, with Yale prevailing 3-1. FAMU fell to 0-5. The […]
Unfair, entitled and disappointing are all words used by Florida A&M University students to capture reactions to the stance taken by FAMU’s football team. On Friday, social media was taken by storm when multiple sources reported 20 football players were ineligible to play against the North Carolina Tar Heels, leaving […]