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Some students in hotels as Altura gets up to speed

Altura Student Living, located at 400 Putnam Drive not far from FAMU’s campus, is a newly remodeled apartment building available to students at FAMU. Before being named Altura it went by the name Blue Cascade. It eventually came under new management, who decided to remodel the complex. About $4 million […]

Sports

FAMU volleyball cruises by MVSU

Florida A&M’s football team will not be the only team to compete against Mississippi Valley State University this weekend, volleyball team also went head-to-head with the Delta Devils at the Al Lawson Center on Saturday. Starting the game off strong, the Rattlers went on a six-point run in the first […]

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CLT joins SAT, ACT in Florida

In the ever-evolving education landscape, evaluating students’ academic potential has been traditionally measured through standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT.   These assessments have long been seen as gatekeepers to higher education, offering universities and colleges a glimpse into students’ comprehension of higher learning. As educational philosophies and teaching methods […]

Lifestyles

I need money for graduation

As seniors embark on the end of their undergraduate chapters, they must decide how much to spend on this momentous occasion. The glitz and glamour of it all can get quite expensive. Graduation can be a lot on the do-list with the photoshoots, custom stoles, celebration parties and presents. Everything […]

Lifestyles

Student is a UPS ambassador

Florida A&M student Sydney DeMar hosted a virtual UPS [United Parcel Service] internship info session on Wednesday. DeMar is a second-year psychology major who has been a brand ambassador for a month and employed as a sales and solutions intern since May. “As a brand ambassador, it is my job […]

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Federal government says FAMU among underfunded HBCUs

The Biden administration sent letters earlier this month to 16 governors — including Florida’s Ron DeSantis — urging their states to review a massive $12 billion in funding disparities among land-grant universities. The letter alleges that the states disproportionately underfunded Florida A&M University nearly $2 billion compared to University of […]

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Rahkiah Brown new South City Foundation CEO

In a significant development for the South City Foundation and the Tallahassee community, Rahkiah Brown has been named the organization’s new chief executive officer [CEO], effective Oct. 9. This announcement marks a pivotal moment in the foundation’s journey, and stakeholders are eager to witness the positive impact Brown will bring […]