Florida A&M University has 386 organizations as part of its campus life. Many of these organizations are made up of service orgs. that hosts events to give back to the community. SISTUHS, Inc., Kappa Psi Psi Healthcare Sorority, Inc. and Progressive Black Men are just a few service organizations that […]
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Just keep swimming
Simone Manuel, Lia Neal, Ashleigh Johnson and Cullen Jones; if you do not know who these people are, as a black community, we have failed. They are the Olympians who defy the stereotype, “black people can’t swim” and have proven to the world that we can do more than just […]
SGA allocates funds for student organizations
Florida A&M’s Student Government Association approved a $2.8 million budget for most departments and student organizations during Monday’s Student Senate meeting. The disbursement of funds is one of the most significant responsibilities for student government. Many students may not be aware of the impact SGA has on student life […]
FAMU hosts SACS accreditation team
It’s showtime for Florida A&M University. SACS, formerly known as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, is on campus this week in an attempt to determine if FAMU is taking care of business and able to be reaffirmed as an accredited university. Accreditation is […]
Vincent Jeffries represents FAMU as “Academic Heisman” semifinalist
Vincent Jefferies working out at FAMU's NFL Pro Day. Photo credit: Ahmon Lott In the time Vincent Jeffries spent at Florida A&M University, he distinguished himself as a scholar, athlete and pillar in the community. On Sept. 27, 2017, the National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced […]
FAMU’s NFL Pro Day
Wide receiver Brandon Norwood running his 40-yard dash. Photo credit: Ahmon Lott Florida A&M hosted their annual NFL pro day Tuesday to accommodate their draft eligible players. The Rattlers utilized the fieldhouse facility and weight room to host the broad jump, vertical jump and bench-press events while the participants decided to […]
Soul food a way of life for FAMU grad
Chef Ce’tia Hunter is a FAMU grad who has used her cooking skills to spice up life and start her entrepreneurial career. During her time at FAMU she majored in public relations and minored in business. The 22-year-old is from Jacksonville, where she is also currently located. Having made special […]
Thousands gather for March for Our Lives rally
Parkland students and alumni gathered behind the Capitol for the rally Saturday. (Photo: Nia Muldrow) Thousands of people flooded the lawn of Florida’s historic Capitol in support of the March for Our Lives rally on Saturday. The rally followed the mass shooing that happened on Feb. 14 at Marjory Stoneman […]
FAMU needed to do better during Women’s History Month
Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) campus, is filled with hard-working women who are constantly striving to make our illustrious campus a better place. Whether they are a part of the custodial staff or one of the associate deans, FAMU women are a staple in what helps makes this university run. I […]
Spring Preview gives students a teaser of FAMU
Photo credit: Aldernico Brioche To encourage prospective students to attend Florida A&M University (FAMU), the Office of New Student Orientation (NSO) hosted its annual Spring Preview from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on March 24 in the Al Lawson Multipurpose Center. NSO, which coordinates programs designed to facilitate students’ transition […]