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...
View ArticleSen. 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.
View ArticleCRC 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...
View ArticleFAMU 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.
View ArticleDemotion 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.
View ArticleAs 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...
View ArticleFAMU 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...
View ArticleDespite 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...
View ArticleFAMU 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.
View ArticleFAMU 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.
View ArticleDuring 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...
View ArticleFAMU'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...
View ArticleFAMU 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.
View ArticleFlorida 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...
View ArticleFAMU'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...
View ArticleProctor 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.
View ArticleFAMU 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...
View ArticleLongtime 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.
View ArticleStudent 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...
View ArticleFAMU 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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