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FAMU professor owns several successful businesses

Dana Dennard does not look like the everyday CEO. From his cornrows to his African garments, the Florida A&M University psychology professor’s style is draped in culture and self-awareness. “Dr. Dennard is a doer; he really goes out there and makes whatever he wants to do happen,” said FAMU alumnus […]

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Board to decide whether to raise tuition in spring

Florida Higher Education leaders will be voting on September 21 on whether to ask legislators for a 7 percent increase on tuition for in-state undergraduates effective in the 2007-2008 academic year. If the tuition increase is approved it will be sent to lawmakers for the spring legislative session for a […]

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Trustees set president search deadline

With a difficult re-accreditation process approaching, Florida A&M University trustees hired the Chicago based search firm, The Hollins Group Inc., to find a new president by fall 2007. FAMU will pay over $140,000 to the executive recruiting consultants to aid in finding a permanent president by August 2007. The minority […]

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University gears up for accreditation committee visit

The time has come again for Florida A&M to go under the microscope of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools for accreditation. During a three-day visit, a SACS committee will use the standards they have developed to measure the university’s quality of education.SACS is a private, non-profit organization founded […]

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New measures proposed in teacher evaluation forms

Other students warned him not to take this particular professor. But it was his last semester and Owen Rahman had no choice because that was the only professor available for the class he needed to graduate. “A number of students were doing poorly,” said Rahman, a 2006 summer chemistry graduate […]

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Banks, credit unions good for financial needs

Whether you are a business owner seeking a small business loan or a student with a recently-disbursed net check, a number of financial organizations, from national and local banks to credit unions, can meet your banking needs. With all the available financial organizations, it can be tough to choose between patronizing […]

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The Mayberry Rules: Know Your Market

In order to consistently make the best decisions regarding your business, you must have a thorough understanding of your market. If you don’t have this knowledge you will lack the intelligence to correctly assess your situation. Ultimately, this forces you to start guessing because you don’t have all the facts, […]