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In a surprising turn of events, Savannah James, renowned philanthropist and wife of NBA superstar LeBron James, has supported Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Marching 100 in the ESPN Band of the Year competition. Known for their immaculate musicianship and thrilling live performances, the Marching 100 has drawn the interest of prominent individuals such as James […]

Florida A&M University (FAMU) proudly revealed the extension of Dr. Larry Robinson’s contract, per a report by the Tallahassee Democrat. The Board of Trustees at Florida A&M University authorized President Robinson’s one-year contract extension in addition to his above-average evaluation. Robinson’s current contract expires on December 31, but with the new agreement, an 18% bonus […]

In a big step towards tackling food insecurities, PepsiCo, a global food and beverage giant, recently donated $250,000 to HBCUs. This awesome act of corporate social responsibility shows the company’s dedication to making positive change in the communities it serves. Five lucky universities will receive $50,000 each, starting with Morgan State University and Prairie View […]

FAMU’s Homecoming week is officially over, but what a week it was! Unforgettable events and exciting activities kept the Rattlers engaged at every turn. The week kicked off with the Housing Step Show on Monday. It’s an annual event where talented steppers from different Residence Halls across campus compete against each other to be the […]

On Thursday, October 19th, some students at Florida A&M University woke up as early as 8:30 a.m. to secure their homecoming game tickets. Unfortunately, their efforts to get ahead of the 9:00 a.m. ticket drop seemed to be in vain, as the Famu Ticketmaster crashed as soon as the hour began. According to student sources, […]

HBCUs are no strangers to the vast success that follows behind the individuals who graduate from them. For as long as time, historically black colleges and universities have operated as the extended families of each student who goes through the institutions. This process unknowingly creates a support system in the workforce hiring rooms. One successful […]

Florida A&M University (FAMU) is one of the most prominent public HBCUs and is currently ranked as the number one public HBCU in the nation and third amongst all HBCUs per U.S. News & World Report’s latest rankings.  The university is a forever home to rattlers far and near and has produced many successful black […]

For college students, October may seem like the time for spooky movies, pumpkin patches, and homecoming, but it is also the time for midterm exams and hardcore studying. Midterm exams are tests or assessments given to students in the middle of an academic term or semester. Unlike shorter quizzes or even some assignments, these tests […]

College Radio Day is here again! Every year, on the first Friday of October, colleges worldwide celebrate their local stations and the valuable benefits they provide for students. The day increases awareness of college radio and invites new listeners to discover what their local station has to offer. With participation from 29 different countries and […]

College Radio Day is an annual event celebrated on college campuses every first Friday of October. This event highlights the importance of having a campus station and the numerous benefits it offers to young professionals. College radio stations serve as creative spaces where mistakes can turn into works of art and students can discover their […]

This year, for homecoming, Tuskegee alums are stepping back to campus in style after the release of the new Nike Terminator High sneakers. Popular sneaker blog Sneaker News published the first photos of the Tuskegee-inspired Nike shoes. The release of the image of the shoes comes before Tuskegee’s well-anticipated homecoming, which will occur the week […]