College of Law
July 31, 2009
FAMU law reaches Destination Accreditation
July 31, 2009
Once again the Rattler spirit has prevailed over misleading headlines, vicious internet rumor-mongering, and the damage…
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College of Law
July 31, 2009
ABA ruling to come soon
July 31, 2009
The FAMU College of Law’s bid for full accreditation is now in the hands of the American Bar Association’s Council on L…
Pharmacy
July 30, 2009
Pharmacy grad receives national award
July 30, 2009
Michael Bandy of Winter Haven, a 2009 Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science…
Sports
July 29, 2009
FAMU, USF matchup likely in 2011
July 29, 2009
FAMU could soon ink a deal to open its 2011 season against the USF Bulls at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium. “The only th…
students
July 28, 2009
Student center gets $2.2M remodeling
July 28, 2009
This fall, FAMU students will discover a brand new look in the Student Services Center. Sodexho, FAMU’s dining services…
flashback
July 27, 2009
1983: Smith debates T.K. on merger
July 27, 2009
Back in 1983, President Walter Smith defended FAMU against a merger bill introduced by State Rep. T.K. Wetherell (D-A…
students
July 26, 2009
FAMU student chosen to study in Hong Kong
July 26, 2009
Huan Chen , a doctoral degree candidate in the FAMU Environmental Sciences Institute (ESI), has been selected by an in…
students
July 25, 2009
Rattler wrapping up White House internship
July 25, 2009
FAMU student Andrea Turk is among the 150 college students chosen, from a pool of 7,500 applicants, for a White House …
CESTA
July 24, 2009
CESTA conducting cutting-edge bio-energy research
July 24, 2009
During the winter, people want to be warm in their homes. When it is dark, they want to be able to turn on the lights. …
Grads
July 23, 2009
Meek picks up Graham endorsement
July 23, 2009
FAMU alumnus Kendrick Meek recently picked up a huge endorsement in his bid to become Florida’s junior U.S. Senator. B…
off topic
July 23, 2009
President: Police “acted stupidly” in arresting Gates
July 23, 2009
Yesterday evening, U.S. President Barack Obama directly addressed the recent arrest of Harvard Professor Henry Louis …
Grads
July 22, 2009
Alum is indispensible to Albany State’s athletic department
July 22, 2009
It's summertime, which means Edythe Bradley only works an average of 40 hours a week. Looking at her desk, covered…
lawson
July 21, 2009
Williams bill saves Gadsden County Hospital
July 21, 2009
During his campaign for the Florida House of Representatives, FAMU alumnus Alan Williams said that saving Gadsden Coun…
off topic
July 21, 2009
OT: Black Harvard prof’s arrest raises questions about racial profiling
July 21, 2009
Professor Henry Louis “Skip” Gates , who directs the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute at Harvard University, was arrested at hi…
facilities
July 20, 2009
Enrollment plunge hurt FAMU’s classroom usage rate
July 20, 2009
A recent audit demonstrated yet another lingering effect from FAMU’s enrollment decline between 2005 and 2007. In April…
CESTA
July 19, 2009
FAMU, UF survey small farmers
July 19, 2009
The U.S. Department of Agriculture considers any farm a “small farm” if it has less than $250,000 in annual gross sales…
Summer
July 18, 2009
Summer Institute inspires students
July 18, 2009
The FAMU Rattler Academic Summer Institute in partnership with Smith-Williams Foundation, Inc. is not your average summ…
BOG
July 17, 2009
Brogan appointed chancellor
July 17, 2009
As expected, the Florida Board of Governors tapped Frank T. Brogan to become the next State University System chancell…
Marching 100
July 17, 2009
Band campers prepare to strut their stuff
July 17, 2009
Today, more than 400 band campers will showcase the skills and moves they’ve learned from the world-renowned Marching “…
STEM
July 16, 2009
Humphries working hard for FAMU’s STEM programs
July 16, 2009
As the university’s Regents Professor, former President Frederick S. Humphries continues his goal of making FAMU the n…
CESTA
July 15, 2009
Entomology center personnel cut in half
July 15, 2009
In response to state budget cuts, FAMU is eliminating 50 percent of the staff positions at its Public Health Entomolog…
College of Law
July 14, 2009
FAMU law nurtures next generation of global leaders
July 14, 2009
The FAMU College of Law's Center for International Law and Justice (CILJ) concluded its first year of operation by…
Sports
July 13, 2009
Athletics outlines repair/construction priorities for football
July 13, 2009
At a recent Board of Trustees meeting, FAMU outlined its current and future facility upgrade priorities for the footbal…
Grads
July 12, 2009
Trailblazing educator remembered for teaching life lessons
July 12, 2009
From the Gainesville Sun : Knowing how to stretch cash was a skill Oliver H. Jones , 88, said his father perfected. His…
Grads
July 11, 2009
Alum trombonist's music career soaring
July 11, 2009
Wynton Marsalis thought he heard something in trombonist Wycliffe Gordon . And Gordon has proved him right. Gordon was…
BOG
July 10, 2009
Brogan applies for chancellorship
July 10, 2009
Ending more than a week of speculation , FAU President Frank Brogan officially submitted his application for the State…
Academics
July 09, 2009
FAMU remains #1 not-for-profit producer of black baccalaureate recipients
July 09, 2009
FAMU is still the #1 producer of black baccalaureate degree recipients among universities that share its business model…
students
July 08, 2009
Post College Hill: Kyle keeps the drama going
July 08, 2009
Attention starved Kyle Washington is apparently trying to extend his 15 minutes of fame beyond BET's College Hill…
graduation rate
July 07, 2009
FAMU’s six-year grad rate slightly up
July 07, 2009
After dipping down to its lowest point in 13 years, FAMU’s six-year graduation took a slight bounce upward in 2008-200…
elections
July 06, 2009
Wilson is early frontrunner to succeed Meek
July 06, 2009
State Sen. Frederica Wilson (D-Miami) has a long track record of success with voters who like FAMU alumnus Kendrick Me…
Academics
July 05, 2009
HBCUs critical to closing earning gap
July 05, 2009
The latest statistics show that historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) such as FAMU remain critical to cl…
Obama
July 03, 2009
DOE simplifies FAFSA
July 03, 2009
Fulfilling a campaign promise, the Obama Administration recently announced a shorter, simpler, and more user friendly F…
College of Law
July 02, 2009
ABA committee recommends full accreditation for FAMU law
July 02, 2009
The FAMU College of Law’s detractors got some more bad news this week: a committee of the American Bar Association’s Se…
media
July 02, 2009
Vibe Magazine shutting down
July 02, 2009
Vibe, the music magazine founded in 1993 by legendary producer Quincy Jones and FAMU grad Keith Clinkscales is the la…
BOG
July 01, 2009
Brogan might become chancellor
July 01, 2009
With state Sen. Jim King off the short list, a new name is creating buzz as a prospect for the State University System…