Showing posts from March, 2012
Trustees
March 30, 2012
FAMU trustees run scared from Scott, reverse vote on committee
March 30, 2012
Today, FAMU trustees reversed one of their previous votes just days after Gov. Rick Scott pressured them to do so. T…
Trustees
March 30, 2012
FAMU should expect no mercy from SACS if trustees cave to Scott
March 30, 2012
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) already told FAMU’s Board of Trustees in December that if they …
Student Affairs
March 29, 2012
Ross defends FAMUPD’s authority to conduct preliminary investigations
March 29, 2012
FAMU Chief of Police Calvin Ross defended his department’s authority to conduct preliminary investigations of reported…
Marching 100
March 29, 2012
FAMU suspends two music professors allegedly involved in hazing
March 29, 2012
FAMU has placed two members of its music faculty on administrative leave. Diron T. Holloway , associate professor of …
rick scott
March 28, 2012
OCSO statement undercuts Scott’s rationale for trying to get rid of Ammons
March 28, 2012
Back on Dec. 15, 2011, Gov. Rick Scott recommended that the FAMU Board of Trustees suspend President James H. Ammons …
Marching 100
March 27, 2012
Demings submits findings to state prosecutor
March 27, 2012
Orange County Sheriff Jerry L. Demings’ deputies have completed their investigation into the death of Robert Champion …
media
March 26, 2012
FSU’s internal audits receiving little attention from Tallahassee Democrat
March 26, 2012
All four of FAMU President James H. Ammons’ annual financial statement audits from the Florida auditor general have be…
rick scott
March 25, 2012
Special Prosecutor in Trayvon Martin case drew rare rebuke from former ABA President
March 25, 2012
The conduct of State Attorney Angela Corey of Jacksonville, who Gov. Rick Scott appointed to serve as a special …
Marching 100
March 24, 2012
Red Dawg founders ashamed of what group has become
March 24, 2012
Earlier this week, an ESPN article reported that deceased FAMU drum major Robert Champion was a member of an undergrou…
opinions
March 23, 2012
Fineout article riddled with contradictions
March 23, 2012
A recent article by Associated Press reporter Gary Fineout claims: “Hundreds of pages of records show years of repeat…
rick scott
March 23, 2012
Scott announces new state attorney and task force in response to Martin shooting
March 23, 2012
Gov. Rick Scott and Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi have worked together to appoint Angela B. Corey (of the 4th J…
Grads
March 22, 2012
Miller calls for justice for Trayvon Martin, Robert Champion
March 22, 2012
Virgil Miller , chief of staff for Congressman Cedric Richmond , used FAMU's Honors Convocation as an opportunity t…
Marching 100
March 22, 2012
Hollis, Champion family at odds over bus driver’s actions on Nov. 19
March 22, 2012
A lawsuit that attorney Christopher Chestnut filed on behalf of Robert Champion’s parents claims Fabulous Coach Lines…
media
March 21, 2012
Student who made 911 call says Dante Martin oversaw Bus C hazing
March 21, 2012
Henry Nesbitt , the Marching 100 student who called 911 on Nov. 19 in an attempt to save Robert Champion’s life, says …
media
March 20, 2012
ESPN: White says he had never heard of “Crossing Bus C” ritual before Nov. 19
March 20, 2012
ESPN investigative reporter Mike Fish says former FAMU Director of Bands Julian E. White told ESPN he had never hear…
media
March 20, 2012
ESPN: Champion was a "Red Dawg," voluntarily submitted to Bus C hazing
March 20, 2012
New details have emerged about the late Robert Champion . ESPN investigative reporter Mike Fish says , based on inter…
STEM
March 20, 2012
FAMU hosts education and science forum to develop STEM talent
March 20, 2012
The focus on academic training in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) has become a priority in hig…
Trustees
March 19, 2012
Spotless audit another setback for Jennings
March 19, 2012
Bill Jennings’ increasingly desperate efforts to drum up a reason to get rid of FAMU President James H. Ammons have s…
Student Affairs
March 18, 2012
FAMU SGA to host State of the Black Student Summit
March 18, 2012
The FAMU Student Government Association (SGA) will host the State of the Black Student Summit on Sunday, March 18 at 6 …
Marching 100
March 17, 2012
FDLE: Charges against Champion's alleged killers coming soon
March 17, 2012
Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) spokeswoman Gretl Plessinger (pictured) says the investigation into Robe…
Ammons
March 16, 2012
Ammons announces changes to senior administration
March 16, 2012
FAMU President James H. Ammons has announced several changes to the university's senior administration. “I have ma…
Academics
March 16, 2012
FAMU building new partnership with UC Santa Barbara
March 16, 2012
A team of faculty and administrators from the FAMU College of Education is visiting the University of California, Santa…
research
March 15, 2012
FAMU's director of technology transfer receives patent
March 15, 2012
Tanaga A. Boozer , director of FAMU's Office of Technology Transfer Licensing and Commercialization (OTTLC), has be…
tuition
March 14, 2012
Tuition unlikely to make up 50% of FAMU’s budget
March 14, 2012
Even though the Florida Legislature expects FAMU to receive most of its 2012-2013 operating funds from tuition and fees…
Sports
March 13, 2012
FAMU finishes 8th in FCS attendance
March 13, 2012
The FAMU faithful can be proud of their support of Rattler football during the past season. According to NCAA Football …
Student Affairs
March 12, 2012
FAMU awards more than $277,000 in scholarships to South Florida students
March 12, 2012
Telisha Marshall’s parents said their daughter always had dreams of helping others. “When she was little, she wanted t…
Grads
March 11, 2012
Alum tapped to lead Columbus, Ga. division of CertusBank
March 11, 2012
CertusBank has hired FAMU alumna Shonalee A. Gamble to lead its Columbus, Ga. market. She joins the company from CB&am…
Sports
March 10, 2012
Norfolk State ousts Rattlers from tournament, 58-46
March 10, 2012
The No.2 seed Norfolk State Spartans defeated the Rattlers 58-46 in the semifinal round of the 2012 Mid-Eastern Athleti…
Sports
March 10, 2012
Lady Bison end FAMU's championship run, 51-43
March 10, 2012
The Lady Bison advanced to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) championship game with a 51-43 victory over the L…
Sports
March 09, 2012
Rattlers upset Del State to advance in MEAC Tourney
March 09, 2012
The Rattlers (10-22) defeated the No. 3 seed Delaware State Hornets (15-14) in overtime to advance to the semifinal rou…
Sports
March 08, 2012
Lady Rattlers slip by Hawks, advance to semifinals
March 08, 2012
Tameka McKelton scored on an inbounds play under her basket with four seconds remaining to give FAMU a hard-fought 50-…
Grads
March 08, 2012
Miller to keynote honors convocation
March 08, 2012
FAMU alumnus Virgil A. Miller , chief of staff for Rep. Cedric Richmond , D-La., will keynote his alma mater's hono…
Sports
March 07, 2012
Rattlers stun Coppin 74-72 in MEAC Tourney
March 07, 2012
Amin Stevens scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to help Florida A&M hold off number fourth-ranked Coppin Stat…
budget
March 07, 2012
Budget compromise practically ensures more layoffs at FAMU
March 07, 2012
The budget conference committee of the Florida Legislature agreed on revenue cuts that will leave FAMU with $12.3M fewe…
Sports
March 06, 2012
Bennett, Donald, and Gibson earn top MEAC honors
March 06, 2012
This season, the Lady Rattlers put together an impressive 14-2 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) record, along wit…
budget
March 05, 2012
SUS reserves may face same fate as matching gift program
March 05, 2012
The Florida Legislature currently owes the State University System (SUS) close to $500M in unpaid funds for the matchi…
Sports
March 04, 2012
Lady Rattlers enter MEAC tournament at third seed
March 04, 2012
The Lady Rattlers are entering the tournament for the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) in the third seed behind …
Sports
March 03, 2012
Lady Rattlers end season with big win over Morgan State
March 03, 2012
Lady Rattlers dominate Morgan State, 88-57 The FAMU Lady Rattlers ended their 2011-2012 regular season with an 88-57 wi…
sbi
March 02, 2012
SBI alum receives promotion at multi-million dollar venture capital firm
March 02, 2012
CapX Partners (“CapX”), a Chicago-based venture capital firm, has appointed FAMU alumnus Peter W. Washington to the po…
Sports
March 01, 2012
Lady Rattlers pick up 20th win
March 01, 2012
Lady Rattlers beat Norfolk State, 81-64 Head Coach LeDawn Gibson and the Lady Rattlers put an exclamation point on the…