Jermaine Fleming, a second year Business Administration scholar at Florida A&M University, took a personal setback and turned it into a huge entrepreneurial venture. After an injury shortened his athletic career, Fleming created The Well Athlete, a creative agency specializing in NIL, helping student-athletes develop and strengthen their personal brands. […]
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Richardson wins City Commission Seat 2 over Inman-Johnson
Curtis Richardson took the Seat 2 position on the Tallahassee City Commission, beating out Dot Inman-Johnson in a close race. Richardson’s win is much more than a political victory, it’s one that has brought stability into existence with attention to pressing Tallahassee resident needs. It was considered a defining moment […]
Navigating DEI in Florida’s higher education landscape
Florida’s SB 266, embodies provisions that will reorient higher education within the state. The law increases the role of the Board of Governors in overseeing the State University System, approving budgets, and ensuring compliance with state laws. The bill emphasizes increasing research expenditures to fuel economic growth, constraints fund allocation […]
Students turn side gigs into thriving businesses
At Florida A&M University, students are redefining what it means to be an entrepreneur, turning their campus side hustles into successful businesses that combine innovation, hustle and ambition into career success. FAMU students living on campus have leveraged their talents to earn extra money while navigating college life. Today, side […]
Allen, Macklin leading by example
J’yuanna ‘jae’ Allen and Kierra Macklin provide education to underrepresented students in the special needs community as the co-founders of the Peace by Piece Foundation. Allen, a recent Florida A&M University graduate who earned her degree in psychology, and Macklin, a psychology major attending FAMU, founded PPF on July 14, […]
This rapper is FAMU-made
Building a supportive community that shares the drive to pursue creative endeavors is crucial to the success and growth of a musician. This axiom is true for Florida A&M University graduate Bronson ‘“Israel” Jones, who continues to make music with the friends he made at FAMU. After graduating in December […]
Student’s Uber driver did not respect her
A college student’s recent Uber ride took a frightening turn when the driver ignored her request to stay on the app’s route. What was supposed to be a simple trip to work ended with her stranded on the side of the road, sparking concerns about ride-share safety for students. The […]
What does closing the Department of Education mean for students?
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House for a second term, questions emerge about the future of various government agencies at the start of his new administration. One of these agencies, the Department of Education, became a target throughout Trump’s campaign with promises to ‘disband’ the […]
A table full of thanks: classic dishes
In just a few weeks, we will go the whole day fasting to have room for the feast that brings friends and family together around the table. It’s a time to express gratitude and savor delicious dishes that make this holiday so memorable. While everyone has their own family favorites, […]
Violence at HBCU homecomings spurs calls for enhanced security
A recent shooting at Tuskegee University’s homecoming that left multiple people injured has sparked urgent calls for stronger security measures at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). As violent incidents at HBCU homecomings continue to occur, students, faculty and alumni are questioning why these cherished events have become vulnerable to […]