FAMU Attorney McKnight Fired; Spokesman Miller Named Chief Of Staff
Florida A&M University has cut ties with longtime general counsel Avery McKnight. It’s the latest change in personnel made by school President Elmira Mangum.
View ArticleSocial Media Debate: Privacy Vs. Policing
Recently, a video from Tallahassee posted to a social media app used by college students, sparked a sexual assault investigation. But in the digital age tracking unseemly, and possibly illegal behavior...
View ArticleGovernor Scott Appoints Three To FAMU Board Of Trustees
Governor Rick Scott has filled three vacancies on Florida A&M University's governing board. Most of the departures come after a failed bid to unseat the school's president. Scott has started...
View ArticleTallahassee Lawmaker Wants To Change Boundaries For Booze
The House is debating a bill that would change Tallahassee’s downtown boundary for alcohol sales.
View ArticleFlorida Mayors Discuss African American Community Issues
Florida A&M University held the first African American Mayors’ Roundtable Friday.
View ArticleMicrosoft Chair, FAMU Alum Thompson Talks STEM, Future Of HBCU's
Florida A&M University alumnus John Thompson is a major player in the tech industry. He’s the former chairman of Microsoft, and previously led the software company Symantec, known for its Norton...
View ArticleFAMU SGA VP Accuses Administration Of Meddling; Lawsuit Filed To Stop New...
Update 3/24/16: A Leon County circuit judge has granted an injunction request made by Justin Bruno. The move means a new SGA Presidential election will apply only to FAMU's Law School in Orlando.Read...
View ArticleJudge: New FAMU SGA Election Applies Only To Orlando Law School
A Leon Circuit Judge has granted a request for an injunction over Florida A&M University’s contested student government presidential election. On the line is a voting spot on FAMU’s board which...
View ArticleFAMU Trustees Authorize Appeal Of SGA Election Ruling; Communication Concerns...
A re-vote at Florida A&M University’s law school is on hold after university officials appealed a lower court ruling Monday. The fight is over the contested outcome of the student body president...
View ArticleSenators Embark On Four Day University Listening Tour
Incoming Senate President Joe Negron is touring Florida’s university system. He’s considering a tuition break to encourage on-time graduation.
View ArticleTallahassee Universities Highlight Higher Ed Challenges
Higher education promises to be a central focus for incoming Senate President Joe Negron, and he just completed a four day tour of Florida’s university system. Every school wants the same things, but...
View ArticleAg Commissioner Putnam Touts Role In Historic Land Transfer For FAMU
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam is touting the role he played in what’s being hailed as the largest land transfer ever from the federal government to a historically black college or...
View ArticleChipman Named FAMU Director Of Bands
Shelby Chipman is the new Director of Bands at Florida A&M University. FAMU President Elmira Mangum announced the promotion during the school' National Alumni Association's annual alumni awards...
View ArticleOne Foot Out The Door? Trustees Table Mangum Contract Talks
Florida A&M University’s Board of Trustees is refusing to discuss contract renewal for university president Elmira Mangum—at least for now. But the decision puts her continued service in doubt.
View ArticleFAMU Gets Kudos, An Additional $25.5M For Improved Performance
Florida A&M University is in line to get more than $25.5 million in performance funding. That’s due to making progress on the state’s university report card.
View ArticleMangum Touts Ban The Box Forum While FAMU Keeps The Box For Hiring
Florida A&M University President Elmira Mangum is grasping for some way to change the subject in the wake of a failed ouster and a shake up on the board of trustees. Mangum announced a criminal...
View ArticleFAMU Attorney McKnight Fired; Spokesman Miller Named Chief Of Staff
Florida A&M University has cut ties with longtime general counsel Avery McKnight. It’s the latest change in personnel made by school President Elmira Mangum.
View ArticleSocial Media Debate: Privacy Vs. Policing
Recently, a video from Tallahassee posted to a social media app used by college students, sparked a sexual assault investigation. But in the digital age tracking unseemly, and possibly illegal...
View ArticleGovernor Scott Appoints Three To FAMU Board Of Trustees
Governor Rick Scott has filled three vacancies on Florida A&M University's governing board. Most of the departures come after a failed bid to unseat the school's president. Scott has started...
View ArticleTallahassee Lawmaker Wants To Change Boundaries For Booze
The House is debating a bill that would change Tallahassee’s downtown boundary for alcohol sales.
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