In the past few years, FAMU has been in the worst state it has ever been. But on July 2, hope arrived on the highest of seven hills. James H. Ammons took the reigns as the University’s 10th president and was given the task of restoring financial stability and improving […]

1. Minneapolis bridge collapse: A shocking and scary event that made everyone revisit the fear of driving over water. 2. Michael Vick’s dog fighting charges: Plain stupidity. Why is a multi-millionaire involved in dog fighting? 3. Jena Six media coverage: Racism is alive. 4. Six miners trapped in Utah: Mining […]

After reaching one of his professional goals by becoming the president of his alma mater, James Ammons is now at the helm of Florida’s only black public institution of higher education. With Florida A&M University on six-month probation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, an accrediting organization, Ammons […]

It is the start of a new year, administration and more importantly, a new face for student housing at Florida A&M University. The previous student government administration, led by Phillip Agnew and Monique Gillum, wanted to do an extreme makeover of the dorms. Their first step in this process was […]

After the transportation crisis of students not being able to board the bus on Aug. 27 students can now ride with ease. But not by swiping their rattler card. Now students can board buses by showing their rattler cards to the bus drivers. The bus fee, being $1.25, was demanded […]

The new Florida A&M University Rattler I.D. card, which features a new design and a new banking partner in Wachovia, is now the official card for university services. Students have easy access to their meal plans, game tickets, direct deposit with financial aid and more through the use of one […]

Beginning Sept. 10 from 8:00am-5:30pm students can begin registering their vehicles at the plant operations and police department building located at 2400 Wahnish Way. Although classes have already begun, decals have not been distributed, and many students are concerned about being ticketed, towed or booted. “Decals from last year [are] […]

The first Fall 20007 issue of the award-winning newspaper, The Famuan, will hit newsstands tomorrow. Inside you will find the latest edition of The Survival Guide filled with valuable information and tips for incoming Rattlers. For the latest on what’s going on in the FAMU community, be sure to pick […]

With less than two months behind him, President James Ammons is already bringing about rapid change at the university. For more on what he’s accomplished and his goals for the future, pick up tomorrow’s issue of The Famuan.

The FAMU Connection treated newly arriving freshmen with a rousing performance in Lee Hall Wednesday. For pictures and details of the event, pick up Friday’s Famuan.