Guests look on as the President of Voices Poetry Group, Justan Shin recites his poem "Metamorphosis" The Department of English and Modern Languages hosted the Young Poets Series featuring two award winning poets, Danez Smith and Yolanda Franklin, Wednesday at 7 p.m in the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication […]
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A New Approach to Learning for FAMU DRS
Elected officials, executives and graduates of Florida A&M University’s Developmental Research School gathered with President Elmira Mangum and FAMU Vice President for Research Timothy Moore, Wednesday, in the school’s gymnasium to announce the launch of a new online course initiative for students. The online course initiative is set to target […]
FAMU Police Department Launches New “LiveSafe” App
Courtsey of WCTV Florida A&M University Police Department will launch a campus edition of the safety mobile app “LiveSafe.” The app will allow users to anonymously report incidents, view the location of reported crimes in their area and request safety escorts. Terence Calloway, FAMU’s chief of police, hopes that using […]
Cure Violence seek Solutions to end Gun Violence
Tallahassee Police Chief Michael DeLeo The Chicago organization, Cure Violence sat before a group of community leaders Tuesday night at Challenger Learning Center to promote its community based model addressing gun violence. Cure Violence National Director, Frank Perez and Executive Director of U.S. Programs, Lori Toscano, held a forum to discuss […]
Tallahassee Gets Its First Tesla Supercharge Station
Photo by: Tallahassee Reports Tallahassee is now the 13th city in Florida with a Tesla supercharger network station. If you are ever near Village Square Shopping Center, you will notice six futuristic-looking stations under construction by Tesla Motors, the automotive company that makes all-electric luxury cars. Before the Tallahassee […]
Florida A&M University’s SJGC Hosts Neo-Soul Event for Charity
Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication will host a live student showcase in support of local Leon and Gadsen County homeless shelters on Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the lecture hall. Ruthie White, FAMU SJGC internship and career services coordinator and recruiter assembled the charity event […]
FAMU student brings a fresh idea to an old business
Ahmad Muhammad is not only a student at Florida A&M University, but a business owner with fresh ideas in an old profession. Muhammad has had a passion for sneakers since he was young with customizing his own shoes, and pretty soon others took note of it. “It was kind of […]
Fraternity brings Awareness to Domestic Violence
In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Theta Nu Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity will host an annual S.O.S.: Saving Our Sisters concert. S.O.S. takes place at the end of October and features performances from poets, musicians, and dancers from Florida A&M, alongside the members of […]
School of Journalism and Graphic Communications host News Engagement Day
Courtesy of News Engagement The School of Journalism and Graphic Communications students came together to encourage their peers to come and engage in news on Tuesday for News Engagement Day. Dr. Valerie White, associate professor in the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication was hopeful that students would take advantage […]
First Hurdle Cleared to Concealed Weapons Law
Floridians with concealed-weapons permits are one step closer to being able to carry a concealed weapon openly in public. Tuesday, the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee passed the bill with an 8-4 vote despite critics. “When I am out at Starbucks and there’s a cop there with his gun, it’s intimidating […]