Both FAMU football head coach Rubin Carter and athletic director Nelson Townsend were dismissed from the university by President James Ammons following closed door discussions this afternoon. Carter and Townsend were hired under former interim president Castell Bryant’s tenure nearly two years ago. Nelson will be leaving after serving his […]

This slideshow has been created to honor and celebrate the life of our friend, Nefertiti Williams, on the 1-year anniversary of her death. As we go home to spend the holidays with our families, we are reminded of our how blessed we were to have you in our lives. We […]

Florida A&M University’s School of Nursing has recently met accreditation compliance standards after a student, whose name remains confidential, issued complaints about the program to the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. Maryella Graham, dean of FAMU’s School of Nursing, said the student might have filed the complaint against […]

Florida A&M University has asked the U.S. Attorney’s Office to take over the FAMU grade change investigation. University officials said they believe their involvement would strengthen the university’s efforts to have those involved prosecuted. The U.S. Attorney’s Office has committed to the investigation. “We are pleased that the U.S. Attorney’s […]

With less than two months until January, Florida A&M University is less than 35 percent away from reaching its $1.5 million goal, as the Tom Joyner School of the Month. “The numbers are very impressive [and] if you look at the time we’ve been involved, we’ve seen a very positive […]

Hugh Cunningham Sr., 21, a Florida A&M University student, died Thursday after being shot in the stomach during a robbery at Berkshire Manor Apartments, according to the Tallahassee Democrat. Cunningham was a dedicated student who aspired to be a physical therapist. “We were very close friends even though I am […]

As the Florida A&M football Rattlers prepare for the upcoming Florida Classic, they consider all aspects of the game. The Rattlers realized that some changes must be made on the field in attempt to bring home that win against Bethune Cookman University. Head Football Coach, Rubin Carter explains that with […]

It may be an entire month before viewers begin to feel the impact. However, shows such as “Desperate Housewives,” “CSI” and “Grey’s Anatomy” have officially ceased production. This means that their typical seasons will end long before May 2008, which may leave some viewers scratching their heads and wondering to […]

Students at Florida A&M University and Florida State University have created the FAMU/FSU Minority Alliance to bridge the gap between blacks students from both universities, after a seminar was held in October at FSU, titled “Across the Tracks: The Difference Between You and Me,” “That seminar really shed light on […]

With the help of a recent feature on Facebook, an online social network, students can now purchase tickets to events online. The program allows organizers to add the application on Facebook and invite people to buy tickets to their event. Tickets are purchased through Ticketleap, a company that sells tickets […]