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WEBFlorida A&M University Interim President Timothy Beard has called for the immediate resignation of the school’s senior leadership team; this team includes the Chief Operating Officer, Provost, General Counsel, Athletic Director, Chief of Staff and Communications director, among several other positions that report directly to Beard.
About Us - The Famuan
WEBAbout Us. The FAMUAN has been the voice of the students of Florida A&M University since 1919. It is published jointly by the student body and the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication. The FAMUAN will cover all sides of an issue. It will promote all sides of an issue, the presentation of factual information and comment, each its own ...
Sports - The Famuan
WEBSeptember 8, 2024 by Alyssa Cooper | Sports Editor. The Florida A&M volleyball team is now 5-2 following a midweek win against North Florida and a sweep at their FAMU Tournament. After a preseason loss to West Florida on Aug. 23 and a 1-2 finish in the Georgia State tournament the previous weekend, FAMU turned things around.
Rattler: A mascot that developed over years – The Famuan
WEBSep 12, 2008 · FAMU went through many mascots before officially fitting themselves with the Rattler name. The FAMU mascot was once a flamingo during the 1940’s. “One story is that our mascot was a pink flamingo,” said Doris Jacobs Smith, educational specialist and curator for the Black Archives and the Union Bank (Freedmen’s Bank).
FAMU faces critical housing shortage for upcoming semester
WEBJul 8, 2024 · Florida A&M University (FAMU) is facing an urgent housing crisis for the upcoming Fall 2024 semester, leaving many students scrambling to find alternative accommodations. Despite the severity of the issue, the university has not yet made an official public announcement, causing confusion and frustration among the student body.
University implements new housing procedure – The Famuan
WEBMar 23, 2024 · As students gear up for another academic year at Florida A&M University, the Office of University Housing says it is introducing significant changes to the on-campus housing application process to streamline procedures and ensure fair access to housing. In an email sent to all FAMU students before Spring Break, OUH announced that …
Homecoming lineup revealed – The Famuan
WEBSep 15, 2023 · The reveal was the main event for the Homecoming Release Party hosted by the Student Government Association which included food vendors and live entertainment for the student body. SGA revealed the artists performing this year will be Mariah the Scientist, Nardo Wick, and Toosii. There were mixed reactions among the student body about the lineup.
What to know about the Baker Act
WEBOct 15, 2018 · The Florida Mental Health Act of 1971, known as the Baker Act, is a statue only for the state of Florida. The legislation was nicknamed "Baker Act" after Maxine Baker, a Florida Democratic state representative from Miami. She served as chair of the House Committee on Mental health. The act allows the involuntary institutionalization and ...
TCC pays tribute to Everett, 12 others – The Famuan
WEBJan 28, 2020 · On Monday evening, Everett was one of 13 individuals who were honored at Tallahassee Community College as TCC presented its 20th annual Cherry Hall Alexander African History Calendar. The 2020 calendar, “A Vote of Confidence,” featured residents who have exhibited leadership in any sector of the …
Graduation rates rising at FAMU – The Famuan
WEBJun 29, 2018 · FAMU’s FTIC six-year graduation rate has typically stood between 38-39 percent. FAMU’s rate has increased to an all-time high of almost 48 percent. For the 2015-2016 academic year, the FTIC six-year graduate rate reached its highest level of 47 percent. Carl Goodman, associate provost for undergraduate education, believes …