The senate meeting Monday began an hour later than its scheduled time due to the celebration on the Set regarding Florida A&M’s recent surge in the U.S. News and World Report rankings. The senators mingled with one another and grabbed dinner before getting down to business. The meeting began with […]
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Is FAMU underrepresented in CollegeTown?
Tallahassee’s bustling CollegeTown, strategically located between the campuses of Florida A&M University and Florida State University, was envisioned as a hub for collegiate dining, entertainment, game-day festivities and shopping, catering to college students, alumni and local residents. However, a striking disparity has emerged in the representation and support for these […]
LaFrance adds to his Christian-based clothing line
You do not have to look hard on the campus of Florida A&M to find unique brands and businesses created by students. Larry LaFrance, a third-year business administration student from Atlanta, is one of many young entrepreneurs putting their brand on the map. LaFrance is the founder and CEO of […]
FAMU professor endorses new tenure review law
HB 999, passed earlier this year by the Florida Legislature at the urging of Governor Ron DeSantis, not only affects university students but also their teachers and professors. The bill requires the boards of trustees at the state’s public universities to review tenured faculty members every five years, as well […]
Christian-based groups flourish on campus
Since the start of the school year, some students have been making efforts to build their relationship with god through the help of Christian-based clubs and events on campus. The events range from Bible study and community service to “create your own prayer board” events. Eyana Dixon is a fourth-year […]
Tastees is taking off
After moving to Tallahassee from her hometown of Boston, Mass., Sheena Thompson quickly began making a name for herself in the realm of business and entrepreneurship. Both of Thompson’s parents are graduates of Florida A&M University, and when they decided to move back to Tallahassee, so did she. One of […]
These Rattlers live for community service
While some students spend their weekends shopping at the mall or watching a movie, junior Anaijah Graham’s days off look a little different. Instead of using her spare time for leisure, Graham volunteers at organizations across her local community. As a member of Florida A&M University’s Active Volunteer Efforts (FAVES), […]
It’s now Ken Riley Field at Bragg
Legendary FAMU football star and coach Ken Riley achieved a momentous milestone this summer when he was posthumously inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This tribute marked a significant achievement, as Riley became only the second player from Florida A&M University to make it to the NFL. He […]
Rattlers take time out to celebrate
The campus of Florida A&M University was buzzing with excitement Monday after FAMU was named one of the top 100 public universities in the nation. This achievement was fulfilled as the institution was ranked 91 among the U.S. News &World Report Top Public National Universities on Monday. The impressive ranking […]
FAMU continues to strike from the top
On Monday, Sep. 18, Florida A&M President Larry Robinson held a news conference to discuss the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings regarding the university’s performance at Lee Hall at 10:00 a.m. Last year, Florida A&M University ranked #103 among national public universities, #23 on the Social Mobility Index, […]