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WEBFlorida A&M University Interim President Timothy Beard has called for the immediate resignation of the school’s senior leadership team; this team includes the Chief Operating Officer, Provost, General Counsel, Athletic Director, Chief of Staff and Communications director, among several other positions that report directly to Beard.
Rattler: A mascot that developed over years – The Famuan
WEBSep 12, 2008 · FAMU went through many mascots before officially fitting themselves with the Rattler name. The FAMU mascot was once a flamingo during the 1940’s. “One story is that our mascot was a pink flamingo,” said Doris Jacobs Smith, educational specialist and curator for the Black Archives and the Union Bank (Freedmen’s Bank).
Homecoming lineup revealed – The Famuan
WEBSep 15, 2023 · The reveal was the main event for the Homecoming Release Party hosted by the Student Government Association which included food vendors and live entertainment for the student body. SGA revealed the artists performing this year will be Mariah the Scientist, Nardo Wick, and Toosii. There were mixed reactions among the student body about the lineup.
Upward Bound Math Science program impacts the lives of high …
WEBFeb 17, 2018 · Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Upward Bound Math Science (UBMS) program is changing the lives of high school students by increasing student’s participation and success rates in mathematics and science pre-college courses. UBMS, also known at FAMU as the Regional Institute for Math and Science (RIMS) program, is …
Feminine men face hurdles – The Famuan
WEBFeb 14, 2022 · The masculinity obsession is strange to me,” he posted on Twitter. While feminine usually refers to behaviors or emotional processes typically associated with women, the term “effeminate” is usually used as a derogatory phrase to say that a man is less than a man. Both uses of the word help add to …
The Black dollar doesn’t circulate like it should
WEBOct 1, 2020 · The dollar in the Black community is inconsistent and the racial wealth gap could take decades to bridge. The common recurring statistic in money circulation within communities, according to the NAACP and other organizations, suggest that the Black dollar is unregulated. Studies say that the average lifespan of the dollar is …
What to know about the Baker Act
WEBOct 15, 2018 · The Florida Mental Health Act of 1971, known as the Baker Act, is a statue only for the state of Florida. The legislation was nicknamed "Baker Act" after Maxine Baker, a Florida Democratic state representative from Miami. She served as chair of the House Committee on Mental health. The act allows the involuntary institutionalization and ...
Graduation rates rising at FAMU – The Famuan
WEBJun 29, 2018 · FAMU’s FTIC six-year graduation rate has typically stood between 38-39 percent. FAMU’s rate has increased to an all-time high of almost 48 percent. For the 2015-2016 academic year, the FTIC six-year graduate rate reached its highest level of 47 percent. Carl Goodman, associate provost for undergraduate education, believes …
Dorothy Henderson Scholars thrive despite adversity
WEBFeb 16, 2021 · Case Management logo courtesy Kimberly Ceaser. The Dorothy Henderson Scholars Program (DHSP) was named after Dorothy Henderson, who served as dean of Florida A&M University’s former School of General Studies. She was a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, a platinum supporter of the FAMU Gallery of Distinction and a lifetime member of the FAMU ...
FAMU holds eighth annual CeDAR Honors Award Ceremony
WEBOct 31, 2017 · Several locals, FAMU students and alumni were recognized at the Eighth Annual Center for Disability Access and Resources (CeDAR) Honors Award Ceremony for their commitment to making the world a better place for individuals with disabilities on Thursday, Oct. 26. The reception began at 5:30 p.m. in the FAMU School of Architecture atrium with the ...