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FAMU's Robinson Talks Legislative Priorities, Expansion Of Southside Footprint

FAMU’s Interim President has a broad vision for what he wants to accomplish at the helm of the school. Lynn Hatter continues her conversation with Dr. Larry Robinson as they take up FAMU’s legislative...

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Sen. Nelson Talks Space Exploration At Florida A&M University

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson spoke to Florida A&M University students Monday about his experience in space. He also promoted taking STEM subjects. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

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CRC Hears From Northwest Florida Residents

The Constitutional Revision Committee is taking public comments as it prepares to pitch changes to Florida’s Constitution. Members are hearing a lot from Floridians about access to abortion services...

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FAMU Removes Deans From Journalism, Pharmacy And Education In Administrative...

Florida A&M University has removed three of its college deans. The move is part of an administrative shakeup touching the School of Journalism, College of Pharmacy and College of Education.

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Demotion Of FAMU Law Dean Latest In String Of Removals

Florida A&M University has demoted yet another dean: the head of the FAMU College of Law. The removal of Angela Epps marks the fourth demotion FAMU leaders have made in a week.

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As FAMU Outlines New Initiatives, Its Graduation Rates Come Under Scrutiny

Florida A&M university may be one of the nation’s top historically black colleges or universities, but it’s the lowest performing university in the state. And, as FAMU’s interim President Larry...

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FAMU Touts Diversity In Top Fields Of Study

Florida A&M University continues to be a top producer in the nation of African Americans in several fields. According to interim President Larry Robinson, that includes agriculture and...

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Despite Past Talks Of Splitting FAMU-FSU Engineering, Things Appear To Be...

A few years ago, controversy surrounded the Florida A&M and Florida State Universities’ joint College of Engineering with talks of a possible split debated in the state legislature. But, the...

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FAMU Launches Statewide Tour To Promote Budget Requests

Florida A&M University will request about 24 million dollars in the coming year. School representatives are touring the state to build support for the plan.

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FAMU Plans To Boost Graduation Rate To 60 Percent By 2022

Florida’s university governing board has granted tentative approval to Florida A&M University's strategic plan.

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During HBCU Week, Local Speaker Talks Importance Of Black Colleges, Universities

It’s National HBCU week, celebrating the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities. In Florida, that’s Tallahassee’s Florida A&M University, which holds a special place in Bill Lowman’s...

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FAMU's Robinson Moves Closer To Permanent Presidency

Florida A&M University’s interim president moved a step closer to dropping "interim” from his title Wednesday. A committee of the school’s trustee board recommending naming Larry Robinson to head...

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FAMU Offers Parking Ticket Amnesty In Exchange For Gift Cards For Kids

Florida A&M University is offering to forgive parking fines for students, faculty, staff and visitors in exchange for gift cards for South Side kids.

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Florida Universities Address Growing Mental Health Concerns

Florida universities don’t always have the resources to help students with mental illnesses. Addressing mental health issues is a serious problem faced by institutions. They are expected to play a...

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FAMU's Robinson Gets Presidential Confirmation From SUS Board

Florida’s public university governing board has put its stamp of approval on Florida A&M University’s newest president. Larry Robinson was able to drop “interim” from his title in late November...

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Proctor Slams Gap In Funding Outcomes Between FAMU & FSU

It was a disappointing legislative session for Florida A&M University. The school lost out on its top building priorities, but lawmakers did give it a few million more in operational funds.

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FAMU Seems Assured of Flawless Reaccreditation Status

Florida A&M University appears on the fast track to achieving a flawless reaccreditation by the end of the year. This week’s visit of an accreditation committee to the school resulted in an...

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Longtime FAMU Business Professor Clyde Ashley Has Died

Longtime Florida A&M University Business professor Clyde Ashley has died. He was found dead in his office Wednesday afternoon.

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Student Movie Stars Headed for Cannes Film Festival

Two Tallahassee college students are heading to France's Cannes Film Festival May 14. They're going because of their roles in a documentary on high school life in South Florida that will be screened...

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FAMU Names New Deans For Colleges Of Pharmacy, Journalism

Florida A&M University has named new deans to head its colleges of Pharmacy and Journalism.

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