FAMU closes on $97.5M loan for 700-bed student residence

FAMU closes on $97.5M loan for 700-bed student residence

April 23, 2024

President Larry Robinson, seated with VP/CFO Rebecca Brown, Associate General Counsel David Self II, and COO/EVP Donald Palm, and other members of the team attending the loan closing.Photo by Glenn Beil By Andrew J. SkerrittFAMU Office of Communications Florida A&M University signed a $97.5 million 30-year federal loan to finance

Historic White House gathering celebrates descendants of civil rights icons

Historic White House gathering celebrates descendants of civil rights icons

April 23, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris told descendents of civil rights icons that their ancestors are “extraordinary American heroes.”White House photo By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia In a Black History Month event at the White House, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the descendants of some of the most influential civil

Historic obesity bill of rights unveiled amidst surging obesity rates nationwide

Historic obesity bill of rights unveiled amidst surging obesity rates nationwide

April 23, 2024

Only 30 million of an estimated 108 million adults living with obesity have been diagnosed.Photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia In response to a relentless surge in obesity rates nationwide, a powerful alliance of leading consumer advocates, aging experts, and public health groups have introduced the

Accurate account of Black history is necessary to establishing curriculum

Accurate account of Black history is necessary to establishing curriculum

April 23, 2024

Johnny Turner, Ph.D. EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the fifth in a series about the work of the Remembering our Past … Redefining Our Present… Reaffirming Our Future: “The Teaching our History” Task Force. This article focuses on “Reviewing Our Past.” By Johnny TurnerSpecial to the Outlook The President of the

Independence Landing gives intellectually and developmentally disabled adults a home of their own

Independence Landing gives intellectually and developmentally disabled adults a home of their own

April 23, 2024

State Rep. Allison Tant (right) and her son Jeremy greeted the crowd at Independence Landing.Photo by Michael Cork Residents at Independence Landing have a gym for workouts.Photo by St. Clair Murraine A computer area is one of the most popular spots in the clubhouse at Independence Landing.Photo by St. Clair

Bills of consequence

Bills of consequence

April 23, 2024

Legislators propose measures thatcould affect city, county governments Bill Proctor began his tenure on the County Commission in 1996.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer While communities across the state are fighting back against legislation that affects education and voting rights, there are several bills that

Track and field athletes set personal best marks ahead of ACC meet

Track and field athletes set personal best marks ahead of ACC meet

April 23, 2024

Jeremiah Davis Special to the Outlook Capitalizing on their final opportunity to prepare for the Atlantic Coast Conference Indoor Championship meet, several FSU athletes set personal best marks at separate meet. The ACC championships take place in Boston on Feb. 22-24. During one of the weekend meets, Jeremiah Davis was

Softball players make SWAC preseason, then team goes winless

Softball players make SWAC preseason, then team goes winless

April 23, 2024

Kiauna Watson takes a swing for her only hit in the Rattlers’ first game against FSU.Photo courtesy FAMU athletics Special to the Outlook A week before opening its season, the FAMU softball team put four players on the Preseason All-SWAC Second Team.  The Rattlers were also predicted to finish third

Rhodes comes home to help Rattlers reload

Rhodes comes home to help Rattlers reload

April 23, 2024

Jada RhodesBrookelynn Thomas  Special to the Outlook Volleyball coach Gokhan Yilmaz clearly wants to reload the FAMU team for this year’s volleyball season. So far he has been able to get Jada Rhodes to return home, while adding former Winthrop standout Brookelynn Thomas to the roster. Rhodes is a Tallahassee

Colzie has recruiting success despite narrow window to fill openings

Colzie has recruiting success despite narrow window to fill openings

April 23, 2024

FAMU promotes interim head coach James Colzie III to the position of head football coach. FAMU’s 19th all time head coach. By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer James Colzie III was officially named head football coach at FAMU a little more than a week before National Signing day.  The timing