2024-04-24 12:46
FAMU marked a significant milestone yesterday as it broke ground on its newest residence hall, a state-of-the-art 700-bed complex poised to enrich student living experiences. Once… Read More
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2024-04-23 12:10
Honda, renowned for its commitment to social responsibility, has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) b… Read More
2024-04-22 14:57
In a concerning trend spanning over two decades, enrollment at pharmacy schools across the United States has witnessed a sharp decline, sparking worries among experts about the future of the… Read More
2024-04-21 14:10
In a thrilling showcase of sportsmanship and skill, FAMU baseball, softball, and tennis teams secured impressive victories, solidifying their positions as formidable contenders in the SWAC… Read More
2024-04-20 10:53
Embattled FAMU AD Tiffani Skyes found herself at the center of controversy, once again, yesterday after a Twitter/X post aimed at raising funds for FAMU athletics backfired spectacularly.In… Read More
2024-04-19 08:43
FAMU recently played host to a three-day Annual Technical Meeting of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), in collaboration with the Minority Serving Institution Partnership (… Read More
2024-04-18 11:27
FAMU is set to formally introduce Patrick Crarey II as the new leader of the men’s basketball program this afternoon at 2 pm. Crarey's appointment comes with high hope… Read More
2024-04-17 05:40
FAMU College of Law’s first time bar passage rate on the February exam increased by 7.1 percent over the same period last year. Of the 17 graduates that took the exam… Read More
2024-04-16 04:08
FAMU has reported a steady increase in the number of undergraduate students pursing majors in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) or health-related fields over the past… Read More
2024-04-15 04:01
After seven years of incremental increases, the number of students earning college degrees has taken a significant downturn, according to a new report released by the National Student Cleari… Read More
2024-04-14 04:14
Mattie Hood Kenneth Wilson In a surprising turn of events, Kenneth Wilson, FAMU’s newly appointe… Read More
2024-04-13 17:32
In an exhilarating showdown at Veronica Wiggins Field, the FAMU Rattlers clinched a commanding victory over the Jackson State Tigers in game one of their three-game home series yesterday, em… Read More
2024-04-12 04:02
This past year academic year (2022-23), FAMU proactive steps in supporting its students' academic journeys by disbursing Academic Achievement Grants totaling $2.08 million, according to its… Read More
2024-04-11 05:52
FAMU's forthcoming 2024 Accountability Plan, slated for submission to the FL Board of Governors, reveals a noteworthy surge in its four-year graduation rate (2019-2023), reaching 35%, the hi… Read More
2024-04-10 10:45
The FAMU football program has announced a significant addition to its coaching staff with the appointment of Henry Burris as the co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. This marks t… Read More
2024-04-09 12:20
President Joe Biden, yesterday, laid out his new plans to forgive some or all student loans for more than 30 million Americans, trying to expand on his administration’s… Read More
2024-04-08 04:17
Recent data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center has revealed a concerning trend: Black college and university enrollment in the United States has been steadily decreasing… Read More
2024-04-07 20:16
In an action-packed weekend showdown against Alabama State, the FAMU softball and baseball teams delivered electrifying performances, securing victories and asserting their dominance on the… Read More
2024-04-05 10:34
Rattler sports fans are primed for an exciting clash of titans this weekend as both the baseball and softball teams prepare to host Alabama State University in pivotal SWAC matchups.In the b… Read More
2024-04-04 12:40
In a move aimed at fostering diversity and equity in higher education, The Sallie Mae Fund has announced an expansion of its partnership with the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund (TMSF). T… Read More
2024-04-03 04:03
Former FAMU SGA President Daryl Parks, a prominent Tallahassee, has thrown his hat into the ring for the Florida Senate District 3 seat. The Democrat officially declared his candidacy, aimin… Read More
2024-04-01 04:41
Republican lawmakers in Tennessee this past week replaced the board of trustees at the state’s only public historically Black college, saying leaders had mismanaged money at the school… Read More
2024-03-31 11:49
Jakoby StanleyIn a commanding display of skill and determination, the FAMU Rattlers baseball team completed a three-game sweep against the Jackson State Tigers over the weekend, culminating… Read More
2024-03-29 12:47
The FAMU Rattlers dominated visiting SWAC foe Jackson State Tigers, yesterday, 10-1 in the first game of a three game series. Senior pitcher Caleb Granger showcased his prowess on… Read More
2024-03-28 12:14
In a decisive move last night, the Tallahassee City Commission voted, 5-0, to rename Wannish Way, stretching from the FAMU Way roundabout to Bragg Drive, to Althea Gibson Way. The renam… Read More
2024-03-27 04:02
In yet another setback for college students eagerly awaiting their financial aid award letters, the Education Department has announced a significant error in its calculations for federal stu… Read More
2024-03-26 13:31
In a significant recognition of its dedication to supporting military servicemembers, veterans, and their families, FAMU has been designated as a Collegiate Purple Star Campus by the Florida… Read More
2024-03-25 11:53
As the NCAA men’s basketball tournament whittles down to the final 16 teams, spotlight shines on the systemic issues within college athletics, particularly in regard to the exploitatio… Read More
2024-03-24 15:02
In a stunning display of athleticism and determination, the FAMU softball team bounced back winning Saturday’s doubleheader over Jackson State in Mississippi. The FAMU Rattlers showcas… Read More
2024-03-23 12:11
The FAMU baseball team dropped their first SWAC conference game in a shutout road loss to Bethune-Cookman University, Friday, while the softball team was defeated by Jackson S… Read More
2024-03-21 12:11
The sun hung low in the sky, casting a long shadow over the Leon County Commission Chambers on Tuesday afternoon. The agenda for the afternoon seemed straightforward: the renaming of Wahnish… Read More
2024-03-20 12:48
The FAMU School of Architecture and Engineering Technology opened its doors, recently, to young minds, as students from Nims Middle School visited the school to immerse themselves in a Day o… Read More
2024-03-18 12:56
After months of delays and technical hiccups, some colleges and universities have started to receive federal data they need to put together financial aid offers for incoming students, the Bi… Read More
2024-03-17 13:04
The FAMU Rattlers showcased their dominance on the baseball diamond yesterday as they swept the Alabama A&M Bulldogs in an impressive doubleheader, with victories in both games. In… Read More
2024-03-16 04:02
In a significant stride toward bolstering educational opportunities in North Florida, FAMU has secured a $9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. This grant is earmarked for t… Read More
2024-03-14 10:48
In a hard-fought battle, FAMU women's basketball team suffered a setback in their opening round game of the SWAC Tournament against the Grambling Tigers. The Rattlers faced a formidable oppo… Read More
2024-03-13 05:51
FAMU AD Tiffani Dawn Sykes is once again under fire as criticism mounts over her latest fundraising effort, a raffle for a Telfar Bag purse, sparking outrage among students and alu… Read More
2024-03-12 12:23
FAMU recently announced the appointment of Kenneth Wilson as the university’s new controller. He started in the role on February 12th.Wilson, a Certified Public Ac… Read More
2024-03-10 06:53
In a thrilling showdown on Saturday, the FAMU women's basketball team clinched a spot in the SWAC Tournament Championship with a hard-fought 69-65 win against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats.&n&hell…Read More
2024-03-09 09:07
The FAMU Rattlers are set for a Saturday afternoon showdown as they play host to in-state rival Bethune-Cookman Wildcats in a highly anticipated basketball match at 1 pm and 4 p.m. at the Al… Read More
2024-03-07 12:34
In a commanding performance, freshman pitcher Zoryana Hughes led the FAMU Rattler softball team to a 5-2 victory over the Mercer Bears, Wednesday at the Veronica Wiggins Softb… Read More
2024-03-06 02:58
In the aftermath of triumph, FAMU Athletics found itself teetering on the precipice of financial ruin, a stark contrast to the euphoria of its recent successes. Four SWAC championships, punc… Read More
2024-03-05 05:01
The FAMU Board of Trustees is poised to shake up its internal committee structure, with proposed changes that could significantly impact the university's governance dynamics. If a… Read More
2024-03-03 16:01
In a heartfelt ceremony held yesterday afternoon as part of the softball alumni weekend festivities, Florida A&M University (FAMU) officially renamed its University Softball Field to hon… Read More
2024-03-02 05:22
FAMU grads Bernard and Shirley Kinsey have made waves in the world of cultural preservation with their remarkable collection of African American history and culture. Over their five decades… Read More
2024-03-01 12:43
Tallahassee and Leon County Commissioners, sitting as the Board of The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency, yesterday, denied FAMU’s plea for an extra $15 million in funding to pay for… Read More
2024-02-29 12:38
Darius Jamal Young, a Professor of History and African American Studies at FAMU, has been selected as one of the inaugural HBCU Faculty Fellows by the American Council of Learned Societies (… Read More
2024-02-28 06:19
Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency of Tallahassee and Leon County will consider a request from FAMU for and extra $15 million to complete renovations to Bragg Memorial Stadium. FAM… Read More
2024-02-27 05:03
The FAMU Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble took to the stage at their Black History Month Concert, last week, delivering a mesmerizing performance that honored the rich musical heritage of Bl… Read More
2024-02-26 12:31
In a move aimed at easing the burden on struggling borrowers, President Joe Biden announced the cancellation of $1.2 billion in student loan debt last Wednesday. This action brings the… Read More
2024-02-25 12:45
In a remarkable turn of events, FAMU men’s and women’s basketball teams secured victories in their respective home games at the Lawson Center, marking the first time this season… Read More
2024-02-24 13:38
In a thrilling matchup at the Andre Dawson Classic, the FAMU Rattler baseball team showcased their championship by mounting a late-game comeback to snatch a 7-6 victory over the Gr… Read More
2024-02-23 16:02
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is on the brink of making history as it prepares to establish the second historically Black college and university (HBCU) veterinary school in… Read More
2024-02-22 12:57
Former FAMU head football coach Willie Simmons, now serving as the running backs coach at Duke University, finds himself, again, in the spotlight as speculation swirls around his potential m… Read More
2024-02-21 15:40
Struggling financially and fighting to maintain its accreditation, Saint Augustine’s University was dealt another blow last week when the Internal Revenue Service hit it with a $7.9 mi… Read More
2024-02-20 14:30
Beasley PulayyaFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed two FAMU College of Law graduates to serve as judges in Orange an… Read More
2024-02-19 13:34
The FAMU women’s track team soared to victory at the 2024 SWAC Indoor Track & Field Championships, clinching an impressive 15 medals and capturing the women's championship title. T… Read More
2024-02-18 12:11
Frederick Humphries, 8th president of FAMUIn August of 1997, Time Magazine and the Princeton Review College Guide named FAMU its first ever College of the Year."In choosing FAMU we wanted to… Read More
2024-02-17 14:13
The FAMU baseball team kicked off their season with an electrifying victory against the Eastern Illinois Panthers late Friday afternoon. In a match which became a nail-biter towards the end… Read More
2024-02-16 13:12
In a strategic move aimed at bolstering America's competitiveness in the semiconductor industry, the Biden administration unveiled plans to invest $5 billion in a public-private consortium d… Read More
2024-02-15 13:34
With only seven games left in the regular season, the FAMU women's basketball team has found themselves in an unexpected position, riding a three-game winning streak and currently holding fi… Read More
2024-02-14 14:08
Rendering of new residence hall. FAMU has signed a $97.5 million 30-year federal loan through the U.S. Department of Education’s HBCU Capital Financing Program to constr… Read More
2024-02-13 13:32
The So Ambitious 2024 HBCU Tour, a transformative 3-day entrepreneurial experience designed to empower Black student entrepreneurs, will make its way to FAMU March 1st to 3rd.This immersive… Read More
2024-02-11 16:12
Former FAMU linebacker turned Dallas Cowboys standout, Markquese Bell, was honored at the Super Bowl Soulful Celebration, last night, as the 2023 HBCU Spotlight Player of the Year. &nbs&hell…Read More
2024-02-10 13:36
Jerry Lorenzo, a FAMU alumnus and baseball player and the visionary behind the renowned "Fear of God" fashion label, is set to be the keynote speaker at the Black History Month Conversation… Read More
2024-02-10 03:52
Spring 2023 graduates of the FAMU School of Nursing (SON) achieved a 96.55 percent first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), the licensure ex… Read More
2024-02-08 13:43
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) has named FAMU School of Architecture and Engineering Technology Assistant Professor Moha… Read More
2024-02-08 03:08
In a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at fostering academic excellence and equipping students with essential digital skills, FAMU and Apple Computers have announced the launch of the Digit… Read More
2024-02-07 15:18
Members of the Maryland Legislative Black Caucus have moved to ensure that the state’s lone land-grant Historically Black University --the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore-- is ful… Read More
2024-02-07 14:09
Former FAMU Marching 100 trumpet player Scotty Barnhart got his moment in the spotlight at Sunday's 66th Grammy Awards, exuding confidence and pride as he accepted the prestigious award… Read More
2024-02-06 13:32
Deidre' Keller, dean of the FAMU College of Law, resigned last Wednesday after serving in the role for nearly four years. Keller will now take a role serving on the College’s… Read More
2024-02-03 21:23
Spring 2024 brings a wave of fresh talent to FAMU’s athletic department as it welcomes 65 new interns from all corners of the campus. These interns help to contribute to the overall su… Read More
2024-02-03 02:30
Embattled FAMU AD Tiffani SykesIn the world of sports, there comes a pivotal moment when even the most ardent supporters lose faith, small wins turn to losses, and the slides keep mount… Read More
2024-02-01 14:37
FAMU’s new Head Football Coach James Colzie, III, who was formally introduced on Monday, will receive a significant boost in compensation. Yesterday, Colzie signed a th… Read More
2024-01-29 14:30
The Biden administration announced recently it’s canceling another $5 billion in student debt relief, largely for public servants, the latest incremental step the White House… Read More
2024-01-28 05:21
Now that FAMU has settled on a new football coach, it is now time to turn its attention to the next big coaching vacancy -- mens basketball. The FAMU Rattlers basketball program finds… Read More
2024-01-28 01:03
After a nearly 26 day wait, FAMU looked internal to name interim head football coach James Colzie III, as the Rattlers' 19th head football coach Saturday.Colzie was the favorite of the… Read More
2024-01-26 16:39
The FAMU School of the Environment recently announced that it will hold its 2024 EnergyWaterFoodClimateNexus International Summit in Durban, South Africa this summer. The Summit i… Read More
2024-01-25 13:08
Two new teams will face off at the 2024 Orange Blossom Classic.The Alabama State University Hornets will battle the North Carolina Central University Eagles on September 1 at Hard Rock Stadi… Read More
2024-01-24 16:27
Just thirty days ago FAMU President Larry Robinson was at the top of his game, riding a wave of good fortune that made him the envy of many of his peers. Academically, FAMU had j… Read More
2024-01-22 17:46
Shamoria JohnsonShamoria Johnson, a FAMU senior, who up until December was a standout member on the Rattler Bowling team was unceremoniously dismissed from the team by first-year head coach… Read More
2024-01-22 16:07
Bozeman OatsGermaine Bozeman, a junior public relations major, and student and Mar… Read More
2024-01-20 14:48
A billionaire couple is giving $100 million to Atlanta’s Spelman College, which the women’s school says is the largest-ever single donation to a historically Black college or uni… Read More
2024-01-18 06:39
On Wednesday, the FAMU Football head coach search committee held its first meeting to discuss the timeline and process for hiring the Rattlers’ next head coach to replace Willie S… Read More
2024-01-17 13:16
Embattled FAMU AD Tiffani-Dawn SykesFAMU Athletic Director Tiffani-Dawn Sykes yesterday, told the FAMU Board of Trustees, during a special meeting of the board, that she plans to u… Read More
2024-01-16 14:02
FAMU sees a 14 percent increase in the number of doctoral students, on the FAMU side, at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. The College overall saw its graduate enrollment break… Read More
2024-01-15 17:13
2024-01-15 06:22
If you grew up in a household with a Black mom, which I’m certain nearly 99.8 percent of this blogs readers did, at some point or another you have probably been told a time or two that… Read More
2024-01-13 12:54
Jaeden Patterson, a senior in the FAMU School of Business and Industry (SBI) is the winner of this year’s Bloomberg Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Historically Black Coll… Read More
2024-01-11 14:19
The Executive Board of the FAMU National Alumni Association met last night in meeting on Zoom that last two hours long to discuss their concerns with the search process to select a new footb… Read More
2024-01-10 13:15
Iris A. Elijah, Esq. has joined the FAMU General Counsel’s Office and will serve as deputy general counsel. Elijah previously worked as an assistant general counsel in the FAMU General… Read More
2024-01-09 06:23
FAMU football's head coaching search, which began around 3pm on New Year’s Day, appears to be nearing an end as various sources suggests that Athletics Director Tiffani Dawn Sykes &hell…Read More
2024-01-08 18:11
Cecil Howard, J.D. has been appointed as the new associate provost for academic programs at the FAMU College of Law. He will based in Orlando and will serve as a liaison to the university pr… Read More
2024-01-07 07:49
Dr. Julian E. White, retired, Director of Bands and Chairman of the Music Department at FAMU has been selected for induction into the of the National Band Association (NBA) Hall of Fame… Read More
2024-01-05 15:15
Fresh off its first Celebration Bowl victory in school history, the FAMU football team had hoped for a relatively non-eventful off-season where the only challenge would be figuring out how t… Read More
2024-01-04 13:04
Three FAMU graphic design students, and one graduate, racked up 28 awards at the 36th Annual Florida Print Awards held in Orlando. The Florida Print Awards, held by the… Read More
2024-01-03 05:47
The FAMU School of Architecture & Engineering Technology (SAET) is putting the finishing touches on its a new Digital Fabrication and Printing Lab. The lab will allow students to c… Read More
2024-01-02 03:49
FAMU head football coach Willie Simmons has resigned to accept a running backs coach position at Duke University to work under incoming head coach Manny Diaz. Diaz and S… Read More
2023-12-31 18:11
After 52 weeks of covering the victors and the vanquished, the champions and the also-rans, the heroes and villains of FAMU, there was an embarrassment of riches to choose from – liter… Read More
2023-12-30 14:48
The FAMU College of Law is among five law schools in the country in 2022 where the number of women students enrolled was double the number of men, according to the latest Ame… Read More
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