Florida A&M is one of the nation’s largest HBCUs, catering to thousands of students with promises of “excellence with care.” Many FAMU students are first-generation, whereas others have chosen to follow in family members’ footsteps to continue the Rattler tradition. Alexis Johnson, 17, a first-year pharmacy student from Miami, […]
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Humphries inspires at Founders’ Day Convocation
As former Florida A&M University president Frederick Humphries approached the lectern, the audience greeted him with a standing ovation. They were showing their respect and honor to a man who has had a part in paving the wave for many Rattlers. “It is great to be home,” Humphries said […]
FAMU 125
After relocating three times, after changing its name four times, after 10 presidents and after it began with two instructors and 15 students, Florida A&M University has grown into an undeniable Black Ivy League institution 125 years later. No one is prouder than I am that an institution with […]
Dr. Fredrick Humphries: The man, the myth, the legend
In the Florida A&M University journalism system, the people are represented by two separate, yet equally important groups. The university administration, who often sugar-coats events, and The Famuan, which digs continually for the truth. These are our stories. Since the 1950s, The Famuan has been the informative voice […]
The Famuan Staff
In the Florida A&M University journalism system, the people are represented by two separate, yet equally important groups. The university administration, who often sugar-coats events, and The Famuan, which digs continually for the truth. These are our stories. Since the 1950s, The Famuan has been the informative voice of […]
Your hair: natural, nappy and happy
For centuries African-American women have been taught to hate their nappy hair. Today, the descendants of those women have learned to embrace their kinky strands. President of BOB Wholistic Health Natural Hair Studio Bob Johnson believes history and society play a role in African-Americans rejection of natural hair. […]
Mental illness plagues blacks
Mental illnesses don’t discriminate. The African-American community is not spared from the trauma of suicide, depression and anxiety. Yet, many are unaware of these consequences of mental illness. According to research conducted by the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, African-Americans are 20 percent more likely to […]
The fires of FAMC
Florida A&M University enters its 125th anniversary today, celebrating a long legacy of education, tradition and triumph over obstacles. The university was once FAMC, a historically black college founded by two professors. Nearly 90 years ago in October of 1923, FAMC faced an obstacle that would prove to be […]
FAMU and firm feud
Premier Construction and Development, Inc., officials said they were blindsided by Florida A&M’s Board of Trustees’ decision to terminate the contract for the Polkinghorne Village dorm project. They also questioned university officials’ account of why the project is now at a stand still. The project’s construction began in May […]
Students hold vigil against bullying
Attendees gathered around FAMU’s eternal flame wearing blue shirts to honor victims of bullying. Despite the rain, students sang to the tune of Michael Jackson’s “We Are The World.” The purpose of Monday night’s event was to raise student awareness of bullying by providing facts and statistics and explaining […]