dining
September 30, 2009
FAMU meal plan purchases up
September 30, 2009
FAMU’s meal plan purchases climbed by more than 500 in Fall 2008. The total reached just over 3,000. This number shows …
Showing posts from September, 2009
off topic
September 29, 2009
Violence erupts at BCU after students say Dean "sucker" punched student
September 29, 2009
A melee involving 150 people including students, staff members and bystanders broke out at Bethune-Cookman University …
Enrollment
September 29, 2009
FAMU’s enrollment hits 12,115
September 29, 2009
As predicted, FAMU’s enrollment has surpassed the 12,000 mark. FAMU’s latest student count is 12,115. That’s 267 more t…
Obama
September 28, 2009
Levitt takes O’Reilly to task for FOX News’ “race deck”
September 28, 2009
FAMU College of Law Professor Jeremy Levitt , one of the nation’s premier public intellectuals, recently debated FOX Ne…
Sports
September 27, 2009
LeRoy Vann talks with Will Ayers, Jr.
September 27, 2009
Interview by Will Ayers Jr , a fall 2008 graduate with a B.S. in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Graphic Design. W…
Grads
September 27, 2009
Alum sworn in as U.S. Ambassador
September 27, 2009
Teddy B. Taylor, who earned bachelors of science degree in political science from Florida A&M University, was swor…
Sports
September 26, 2009
FAMU tops Tenn. State 31-12 in the AFC
September 26, 2009
(AP) -- Curtis Pulley threw for 315 yards and two touchdowns to lead Florida A&M to a 31-12 victory over Tennessee…
alan williams
September 26, 2009
Williams to deliver FAMU Founders Day address
September 26, 2009
FAMU has scheduled its Founders Day Convocation for Friday, October 2, at 10:10 a.m. in Lee Hall Auditorium. The keynot…
Sports
September 25, 2009
Pulley named MEAC player of the week
September 25, 2009
While the Rattler Nation has been all "ga-ga" --and rightfully so-- over punt returner LeRoy Vann , quarterb…
Enrollment
September 24, 2009
FAMU enrolls 2,047 freshmen
September 24, 2009
FAMU opened its doors to 2,047 freshmen this fall. That’s 164 more than last year’s total of 1,883. “We are thrilled at…
opinions
September 23, 2009
Opinion: Fix grade inflation before tying SUS funding with grad rates
September 23, 2009
Before pushing any proposal to tie State University System funding with graduation rates, Chancellor Frank Brogan an…
College of Law
September 22, 2009
FAMU law’s first-try bar passage rate remains about the same
September 22, 2009
The FAMU College of Law’s first-try bar passage rate stayed about the same as the last test-taking period. In July 2009…
Academics
September 21, 2009
Study: Grade inflation plagues SUS
September 21, 2009
Many universities tout their high six-year graduation rates as a sign of academic excellence. But these schools are oft…
Grads
September 20, 2009
Alum joins Jones Walker’s Miami office
September 20, 2009
A FAMU alumna is making waves at one of the Gulf South’s biggest law firms. D. Renee Jenkins was just hired as a speci…
housing
September 19, 2009
U.S. Interior Dept awards $700K to renovate Sampson Hall
September 19, 2009
FAMU has received a $700,000 federal grant to renovate George M. Sampson Hall. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar a…
Sports
September 18, 2009
Rattlers rout Howard 48-10
September 18, 2009
LeRoy Vann scored on two punt returns for the second straight week and Florida A&M beat Howard 48-10 on Thursday n…
football
September 17, 2009
FAMU's 2010 football date with Miami could be in doubt
September 17, 2009
According to the Miami Herald , Miami may be closer to scheduling another BCS opponent in a Labor Day opener in 2010, f…
students
September 16, 2009
FAMU Connection celebrates 25th anniversary
September 16, 2009
At 8 p.m. tonight the FAMU Connection will perform its 25th Anniversary show, “Celebrate: No Turning Back,” in Lee Hall…
Marching 100
September 15, 2009
100 to play postgame encore in Miami
September 15, 2009
Yesterday University of Miami officials announced that due to popular demand, FAMU’s Marching 100 will hold a special e…
tuition
September 14, 2009
Franklin’s leadership alleviates differential’s strain on budget
September 14, 2009
Student Body President and University Trustee Gallop Franklin’s forward thinking has reduced the strain that FAMU’s ne…
Sports
September 13, 2009
LeRoy Vann shatters two Rattler records
September 13, 2009
LeRoy Vann ,the All-America kick return ace and DB who turned in a spectacular performance in Thursday's 34-10 vict…
Pharmacy
September 12, 2009
FAMU to get $1.2M in stimulus funds to train healthcare workers
September 12, 2009
Florida A & M University will receive $1,222,968 in federal stimulus funds to train additional of healthcare prof…
Trustees
September 11, 2009
Lyons-Holmes ticket loses big
September 11, 2009
Delegates of the nation’s largest black religious organization have spared FAMU the embarrassment of having Trustee R…
bill hayes
September 11, 2009
Hayes applies for WSSU AD job
September 11, 2009
FAMU Athletic Director Bill Hayes is now an official applicant for the AD post at Winston-Salem State University. The …
Pharmacy
September 10, 2009
Contaminants delay FAMU pharmacy’s Crestview expansion
September 10, 2009
Crestview officials are soliciting bids to remove asbestos and lead-based paint from FAMU’s future pharmacy building i…
Trustees
September 10, 2009
FAMU trustee joins ex-con’s ticket in bid to lead Baptist convention
September 10, 2009
FAMU could soon face a rash of negative state and national headlines if one of its trustees is successful in today’s Na…
Obama
September 09, 2009
FAMU seeking federal grants to help renovate Sampson and Young
September 09, 2009
Note: This is the third and final part of Rattler Nation’s special report on “Dorms and Degrees.” FAMU has applied for …
special reports
September 08, 2009
SUS housing shortage a big factor behind grad rate differences
September 08, 2009
Note: This is part two of Rattler Nation's three-part special report on "Dorms and Degrees." The State U…
Marching 100
September 07, 2009
What's wrong with the 100rd?
September 07, 2009
We've all heard of the big elephant in the room that no one is willing to talk about, right? Well Saturday there w…
special reports
September 07, 2009
Housing gives boost to HBCU six-year grad rates
September 07, 2009
Note: This is part one in Rattler Nation’s three-part special report on “Dorms and Degrees.” The historically black co…
17 year-old arrested in campus shooting incident
September 06, 2009
Police arrested a 17-year-old boy Sunday morning at a residence on Tram Road on three counts each of felony battery us…
Sports
September 06, 2009
Rattlers snag win in front of 17,209
September 06, 2009
The FAMU Rattlers managed to do something it hasn't done in its last four tries --- beat the Delaware State Hornets…
special reports
September 06, 2009
RN Special Report: Dorms and Degrees
September 06, 2009
Beginning Monday, we’ll be running a special three-part report on “Dorms and Degrees.” Join us for a comparative look …
Pharmacy
September 05, 2009
Pharmacy students study in Jacksonville
September 05, 2009
From WJXT Jacksonville : While the campus of Florida A&M University is in Tallahassee, students from one of their m…
Academics
September 04, 2009
FAMU places well in “public good rankings”
September 04, 2009
FAMU placed well on a new collegiate ranking list that challenges the methodology used by the U.S. News & World Rep…
Faculty
September 03, 2009
CILJ showcases FAMU scholar’s book on Katrina
September 03, 2009
The FAMU College of Law’s Center for International Law and Justice (CILJ) will sponsor a "Meet the Editors and Aut…
housing
September 02, 2009
FAMU places 800 students in off-campus housing
September 02, 2009
The FAMUan reports that FAMU has placed about 800 students in off-campus apartments. Administrators also renegotiated…
students
September 02, 2009
Franklin, Hayes prepare for inauguration
September 02, 2009
Gallop Franklin II and Calvin Hayes' inauguration as student body president and vice president, respectively, is …
dining
September 01, 2009
Campus Rattlers eat over $50K of pizza per month
September 01, 2009
Ever since FAMU brought Pizza Hut Express to its dining services lineup in 2003-2004, the restaurant has been a big suc…